Atari ships Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Atari has shipped the GameCube version of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai, a port of the PlayStation 2 fighting game that went on to sell 1.4 million units, making it the most popular fighting game of 2002.

"With enhanced graphics that truly recreate the essence of Dragon Ball Z, Nintendo GameCube owners will now get to enjoy their own unique version of Budokai," said Nancy MacIntyre, vice president of marketing for Atari's Beverly studio. "Due to the incredible popularity of the Dragon Ball Z franchise and its enormous fan base, it was only natural that Atari bring Dragon Ball Z: Budokai to the Nintendo GameCube."

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai spans the Saiyan Saga through the Cell Games, and features five epic play modes, including Story, Duel, Practice, Tournament and Legend of Hercule. Test your skills against the most powerful heroes and the most sinister villains as you play as one of 23 mighty DBZ characters.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai will carry a MSRP of $29.99.

I tried to get it on tuesday, but couldn't find a copy. Going to try today.

Likewise, I would buy it just to look at the nifty box art.