Run Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3. When the game loads, look at the PCSX2 console log (Output window). You should see a line stating:
Found 2f123fd8.pnach and Cheats loaded.
When you see a file named 2f123fd8.pnach, it usually indicates one of two things:
In many emulation circles, files are named by their CRC to ensure the patch is applied to the correct region (e.g., the NTSC-U version vs. the PAL version). 2f123fd8.pnach
If you have a file named 2f123fd8.pnach and you don't know what game it is for, you have a few options to crack the case.
If you download a standard 2f123fd8.pnach from a cheat repository, you will likely find codes that modify the Dragon Ball Z BT3 experience. Because Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is a fighting game with rare unlockables and a punishing difficulty curve, cheat files are highly popular. Run Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
Typical codes found inside include:
Open PCSX2 and load Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3. Look at the top title bar of the PCSX2 window. It usually displays: SLUS-21678 | CRC = 2F123FD8 or similar in the log. In many emulation circles, files are named by
You placed the file, checked "Enable Cheats," but nothing happens. Here are the top fixes:
Are you absolutely sure your game is the USA version of Budokai Tenkaichi 3? There are multiple revisions (v1.00 vs v1.01). The European (PAL) version has a different CRC entirely (something like A422B312). Check the console log for the actual CRC of your ISO.
For a game where health address = 0x20456789 and default value is a 4-byte int (word):
gametitle=My Game (USA) [SLUS-12345]
comment=Infinite health
patch=1,EE,20456789,word,000003E7
Save as 2f123fd8.pnach inside PCSX2/cheats/.