- Normal game progression: As you progress through the game, you will unlock new characters, including some Super Saiyans. For example, you will unlock Super Saiyan Goku after defeating Cell in the main story.
- Hidden characters: Some Super Saiyans are hidden characters that can only be unlocked by meeting specific criteria. For example, you can unlock Super Saiyan 3 Goku by defeating Frieza in the Otherworld Tournament with a Perfect score.
- Codes and Cheats: There are also some codes and cheats that can be used to unlock Super Saiyans. For example, you can enter the code "UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A, START" at the main menu to unlock all characters.
Here is a list of all Super Saiyans in Dragonball Budokai AF PS2, along with the methods for unlocking them:
| Super Saiyan | Unlock Method |
|---|---|
| Super Saiyan Goku | Defeat Cell in the main story |
| Super Saiyan Vegeta | Defeat Majin Vegeta in the main story |
| Super Saiyan Trunks | Defeat Perfect Cell in the Otherworld Tournament |
| Super Saiyan Gohan | Defeat Super Buu in the main story |
| Super Saiyan 2 Goku | Defeat Kid Buu in the main story |
| Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta | Defeat Beerus in the main story |
| Super Saiyan 3 Goku | Defeat Frieza in the Otherworld Tournament with a Perfect score |
| Super Saiyan 4 Goku | Defeat Omega Shenron in the main story |
| Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta | Defeat Omega Shenron in the main story |
Note: Some Super Saiyans may require additional steps to be unlocked, such as reaching a certain level or defeating a certain number of opponents.