Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4 Wii Dolphin May 2026

You need the NTSC-US or PAL version of Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for Wii. The mod was built specifically for the "Rev 1" version of the USA ISO (Serial: RZDZ01).

The original game ran at 30 FPS for animation logic. The BT4 mod has a 60 FPS code included. To enable it:

Hardware Recommendations:

If you experience audio crackling, go to Config → Audio and increase the Latency to 4ms.

Warning: This process requires you to own a legal copy of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for the Nintendo Wii. We do not endorse piracy. You must dump your own ROM (ISO/WBFS file) from your personal disc. The mod patch is applied to your legally obtained file. Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4 Wii Dolphin

First, let's clear up a common misconception. There is no official Budokai Tenkaichi 4. The version you see on YouTube and modding forums is Team BT4’s legendary mod, built on the engine of Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (Wii/PS2 version).

The mod effectively replaces the original game, adding: You need the NTSC-US or PAL version of

The Wii version is the preferred base for Dolphin because it supports native 16:9 widescreen and higher-resolution textures compared to the PS2 ISO.

Since the mod overhauls the entire game, you will use Dolphin’s "Load Custom Textures" feature: Hardware Recommendations:

When searching for "Budokai Tenkaichi 4," you will typically encounter two distinct categories of projects:

Why Dolphin/Wii? The Wii version of Tenkaichi 3 allows for HD textures, custom music, and character slots that the PS2 version cannot support. Dolphin enhances this further by allowing 1080p/4K resolution and anti-aliasing, making the "Tenkaichi 4" mod look like a modern game.