We have known for quite some time about Super Saiyan Bardock and Super Vegetto coming as additional downloadable content for the upcoming Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Vita fighting game, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z, and we just recently learned who the actual stores will be that are dishing out the fighters to pre-order customers.

The official Japanese website for the game has updated to reveal that the two characters will be available for purchase at ¥300 a pop beginning 06 February 2014.

Personal feelings aside – particular on Super Vegetto himself – regarding pre-order bonuses and on-disc content, it is somewhat refreshing to see that these characters may in fact be available down the road to those who miss out on the pre-orer opportunities. We will check in with the North American branch of Namco-Bandai to see if any plans are set to make them available for purchase to those of us on the other side of the Pacific without a pre-order.

UPDATE: Namco-Bandai informs us that there are currently no plans to sell the two additional characters down the line in North America.

Thanks to Shinnin for the heads-up!

Battle of Z is due out in Japan 23 January 2014, in Europe 24 January 2014, and just a few days later in North America 28 January 2014. First-pressings (of physical releases) in all territories will come packed with a download code for Son Goku in his Naruto “Sage Mode”. Europe alone will be receiving a special “Goku Edition” of the game with further physical bonus material. A playable demo of the game is now available worldwide.

Sony has announced their “PS Vita PLAY” program covering the next month of new releases for their latest portable system. As a part of this, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to obtain these downloadables versions of games for a reduced price, and if multiple games are purchased, gamers will receive a small amount of cash back on their account.

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z will be included as a part of this promotion, and will be available to Plus subscribers at a reduced price of $31.99 (down from the $39.99 MSRP).

While free games obtained via the PlayStation Plus service expire when a subscription lapses, games purchased as a Plus subscriber – even at a reduced rate – are yours to keep.

Battle of Z on the Vita will be a download-only version in North America anyway, so those looking to pick it up on release may wish to look into a Plus subscription if you have not already!

Battle of Z is due out in Japan 23 January 2014, in Europe 24 January 2014, and just a few days later in North America 28 January 2014. First-pressings (of physical releases) in all territories will come packed with a download code for Son Goku in his Naruto “Sage Mode”. Europe alone will be receiving a special “Goku Edition” of the game with further physical bonus material. A playable demo of the game is now available worldwide.

There has not been any clarification just yet over downloadable content in the Vita version (either the Naruto-franchise outfit or either retailer-specific pre-order characters), but we will let you know as soon as we can!

Namco-Bandai and Shueisha have just recently announced the strategy guide to accompany the upcoming release, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z, hitting the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Vita later this month.

The “解体神書” (literally “[Game] Dissection God-Book”, stylized in kana as Goddo Baiburu or “God Bible”) will cover all three versions of the game and its various characters, missions, and in-game items such as cards.

The strategy guide will also come with three bonus items: a special poster, a special Dragon Ball Heroes card using the game’s box-art, and a product code that will give the buyer access to seven different PSN avatars.

The 192-page softcover book will be released 23 January 2014 for ¥1,200 and is currently available for pre-order on Amazon Japan.

Battle of Z is due out in Japan 23 January 2014, in Europe 24 January 2014, and just a few days later in North America 28 January 2014. First-pressings in all territories will come packed with a download code for Son Goku in his Naruto “Sage Mode”. Europe alone will be receiving a special “Goku Edition” of the game with further physical bonus material. A playable demo of the game is now available worldwide.

After being up in the air for quite some time since their original reveals, American outlets are finally offering up their exclusive grabs of pre-order downloadable content for the upcoming Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Best Buy will give pre-order customers access to Super Vegetto:

GameStop will give pre-order customers access to Super Saiyan Bardock:

Namco-Bandai is releasing the Vita version as a digital-only product in North America, so pre-order DLC offerings still seem rather vague at this point.

Battle of Z is due out in Japan 23 January 2014, in Europe 24 January 2014, and just a few days later in North America 28 January 2014. First-pressings in all territories will come packed with a download code for Son Goku in his Naruto “Sage Mode”. Europe alone will be receiving a special “Goku Edition” of the game with further physical bonus material. A playable demo of the game is now available worldwide.