Save data is region-locked. If your old game was a European physical disc, but your copy of Budokai Tenkaichi 4 is a digital US purchase, the system will not recognize the save files.

Launch the game; your profile will load with all items unlocked. For AetherSX2 / NetPlay (Android & Handhelds)

If you have uninstalled Xenoverse 2 or Kakarot to make room for Sparking! ZERO , your save data might only exist in the cloud rather than on your local hard drive.

For PC players, you can manually transfer save files by placing a downloaded "MainSaveGameData" file into your local Steam directory: \Steam\steamapps\common\DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO\SaveGame Console Backups:

Ultimately, your choice depends on what you value as a player. Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is the official, polished sequel with high-production value and an online community. The "exclusive" content here is about rewarding early supporters and collectors. The save data is your personal journey file, but be mindful of platform limitations, especially regarding cloud saves and replays.