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Dragon Ball Z 2 V is a special and exclusive version in Japan of the video game Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2. Only 2,000 fortunate readers of the V-Jump magazine in Japan had the chance to own the game.

In addition to retaining the same bonuses as the Japanese version of the game (which are available in our region on the Gamecube version), one of the features of this special edition that garnered the most attention is the ability to use Cooler as an alternate costume for Frieza (as well as Metal Cooler as an alternate costume for Mecha Frieza). This possibility was showcased in the magazine and even on the game cover, where a purple silhouette of Cooler appears next to the "D" of the logo in place of Vegetto. The introduction of a movie character into the game set a precedent for Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3.

Differences from Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2:

- The bonuses added to the original Japanese version (or the Gamecube version of Budokai 2) are present, such as: bonus costumes (Goku with his damaged clothing, Piccolo with his cape and turban) as well as Story Mode costumes (like Cell and Frieza as Majin), Z and Z2 difficulty modes, and the 10th level of Story Mode, are available in this version.
- Great Saiyaman can finally equip Ki Control, Mixed Blood, and Saiyan Heritage support capsules.
- Frieza has two new alternate costumes: Majin Frieza and Cooler.
- Majin Cell available as an alternate skin.
- The Tenka Ichi Budôkai arena has the V-Jump logo on the floor.
- The title screen is slightly different, featuring a purple silhouette of Cooler in the logo.
- Saving is not possible.
- Kreezer is unlocked automatically upon launching the game.
- The game starts at 100% completion with all capsules, stages, and characters unlocked.