DVD region codes

Ian · January 24, 2016, 03:58:50 PM

So I'm about to import a DVD boxset from Japan, the problem is that Japan is region code 2 and the US is region code 1. I've looked online to see if either my PS3 or XB1 could have it's DVD region settings changed but I keep getting conflicting answers with some saying they're playing different region DVD's on theirs and others saying it's locked and the issue is too small to have a general issue answer.

I'd really rather not have to go on Amazon and buy a region free DVD/BD (I already know everything about BD region coding) since the box set is already going to break the bank slightly so I was wondering if any of you guys knew about whether or not some systems region settings can be changed.

Septy · January 24, 2016, 04:01:07 PM

lol I just had this issue not even 2 weeks ago importing blurays from Britain

Let me find the region free bluray player I got off amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR9CP88?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

T6 · January 24, 2016, 04:06:06 PM

inb4 sept-

oh

🂿 · January 24, 2016, 04:07:22 PM

This is why I just buy shit digital now. Fuck region codes.

Ian · January 24, 2016, 04:09:56 PM

I'll ask you since it would be faster than asking on Amazon:

1. Does it come with a remote?
2. How is the menu without a disc in it?
3. Does it come with an HDMI cable?
4. How small is it? I would prefer to have my TV on top of the player as a platform as it saves space but I would need to know before hand if I need to clear room on my shelf.

Quote from: Septy on January 24, 2016, 04:01:07 PM

lol I just had this issue not even 2 weeks ago importing blurays from Britain

Let me find the region free bluray player I got off amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR9CP88?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Septy · January 24, 2016, 04:16:30 PM

Quote from: Gaara444 on January 24, 2016, 04:09:56 PM

I'll ask you since it would be faster than asking on Amazon:

1. Does it come with a remote?
2. How is the menu without a disc in it?
3. Does it come with an HDMI cable?
4. How small is it? I would prefer to have my TV on top of the player as a platform as it saves space but I would need to know before hand if I need to clear room on my shelf.

Quote from: Septy on January 24, 2016, 04:01:07 PM
lol I just had this issue not even 2 weeks ago importing blurays from Britain

Let me find the region free bluray player I got off amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR9CP88?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

1. It does come with a nice remote
2. The menu is easy to navigate
3. It comes with a hdmi
4. It's small i'll get a picture. But you shouldn't put your tv on top of it because the controls are on top of it and you might damage them.

Here it is compared to a ps4

Ushan · January 24, 2016, 04:16:31 PM

I'm pretty certain you can change your region settings, but I think with Xbox you only have a certain number of region changes before you have to start paying for it.

You'll have to check if the disk is region free or not.

Septy · January 24, 2016, 04:18:07 PM

Quote from: The Brand on January 24, 2016, 04:16:31 PM

I'm pretty certain you can change your region settings, but I think with Xbox you only have a certain number of region changes before you have to start paying for it.

You'll have to check if the disk is region free or not.

I've done a lot of research into changing your region code for Xbox and Playstation

Can't be done

Ian · January 24, 2016, 04:34:24 PM

I wasn't planning on having the TV over it if it had buttons on top, furthermore my TV is a 40 inch so if the TV platform was too big (which it looks like it is) I would have just cleared off shelf space for it. I just don't want it on the bottom floor because the cats could mess with it, and the middle floor is where I keep my cables and controllers. Furthermore unfortunately, The price is pretty steep for me. I wanted to get a used fat BD player because those only go for around 40-80 dollars however almost all of them are only region 1....

Quote from: Septy on January 24, 2016, 04:16:30 PM

4. It's small i'll get a picture. But you shouldn't put your tv on top of it because the controls are on top of it and you might damage them.

Here it is compared to a ps4

Ushan · January 24, 2016, 04:41:34 PM

Quote from: Septy on January 24, 2016, 04:18:07 PM

Quote from: The Brand on January 24, 2016, 04:16:31 PM
I'm pretty certain you can change your region settings, but I think with Xbox you only have a certain number of region changes before you have to start paying for it.

You'll have to check if the disk is region free or not.
I've done a lot of research into changing your region code for Xbox and Playstation

Can't be done

Strange.

I could have sworn the Xbox 360 allowed you to change it's region settings.

Septy · January 24, 2016, 04:43:31 PM

Quote from: The Brand on January 24, 2016, 04:41:34 PM

Quote from: Septy on January 24, 2016, 04:18:07 PM
Quote from: The Brand on January 24, 2016, 04:16:31 PM
I'm pretty certain you can change your region settings, but I think with Xbox you only have a certain number of region changes before you have to start paying for it.

You'll have to check if the disk is region free or not.
I've done a lot of research into changing your region code for Xbox and Playstation

Can't be done

Strange.

I could have sworn the Xbox 360 allowed you to change it's region settings.

Changing the location setting doesn't change the dvd region

Ushan · January 24, 2016, 05:02:02 PM

Quote from: Septy on January 24, 2016, 04:43:31 PM

Quote from: The Brand on January 24, 2016, 04:41:34 PM
Quote from: Septy on January 24, 2016, 04:18:07 PM
Quote from: The Brand on January 24, 2016, 04:16:31 PM
I'm pretty certain you can change your region settings, but I think with Xbox you only have a certain number of region changes before you have to start paying for it.

You'll have to check if the disk is region free or not.
I've done a lot of research into changing your region code for Xbox and Playstation

Can't be done

Strange.

I could have sworn the Xbox 360 allowed you to change it's region settings.
Changing the location setting doesn't change the dvd region

Oh, I see.