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scifi guy
07-27-2003, 11:30 AM
Quick Question. do Region 2 dvds play on the PS2? thanks in advance for the help!
The Insider
07-27-2003, 11:51 AM
Only if your PS2 was bought in Europe. It works the same way as DVD-players. Your player will only play DVDs from the region wherein the player itself was bought, unless it's a region-free DVD player. It doesn't matter if you're using the finest Pioneer DVD-player available in the world or a PS2, it's the same deal. But you can buy a device to insert into the PS2, which will make it Region-Free, enabling you to play Region-2 DVDs. It's called "DVD Region X".

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tedward
07-27-2003, 11:51 AM
depends do you have a region 2 ps2? :)

PS2s can be made region free by buying a special disk (costs no more than $15-$20 U.S) I have forgot the name but you just ask for/ search for "ps2 region free."
tedward
07-27-2003, 11:53 AM
thanks insider you beat me to it - but only just.

Most dvvd players can be made region free - certainly the older cheaper ones at any rate with just a simple hack.
The Insider
07-27-2003, 11:57 AM
Originally posted by tedward
thanks insider you beat me to it - but only just.

Why bitter?
scifi guy
07-27-2003, 12:01 PM
tedward what exactly do i have to hack to get my dvd player to play region 2
The Insider
07-27-2003, 12:03 PM
Originally posted by scifi guy
tedward what exactly do i have to hack to get my dvd player to play region 2

It varies from player to player. Some require a certain combination entered on your remote-control, some require the insertion of a specific device or a chip, and some require more extensive "mechanical surgery".
scifi guy
07-27-2003, 12:10 PM
It varies from player to player. Some require a certain combination entered on your remote-control, some require the insertion of a specific device or a chip, and some require more extensive "mechanical surgery".

hmmmm... looks like i have got a lot of research to do
The Insider
07-27-2003, 12:14 PM
Originally posted by scifi guy
hmmmm... looks like i have got a lot of research to do

Since you play DVDs on your PS2, and not on a conventional DVD-player, it will require alternate methods in order to make your PS2 Region-Free. Get the "DVD Region X" or something similar.
scifi guy
07-27-2003, 12:26 PM
where can i get the region x
The Insider
07-27-2003, 01:03 PM
Originally posted by scifi guy
where can i get the region x

Try using GOOGLE to find it on the net.
Sculder
07-27-2003, 02:34 PM
Here are some tips
How to hack PS2 (http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdhacks.php?dvdplayer=playstation+2&Search=Search)

This is very heplful site. All questions I have had I got answeres from here - DVD Help (http://www.dvdrhelp.com/)
roboxeno
07-27-2003, 05:44 PM
cool but hte only movie that is worht importing is Battle royal 1 and 2 when ever ti comes out
sphericthor
07-28-2003, 04:59 AM
There are lots of movies that are worth importing from here in the UK because we have to wait to get them released which leaves more time to pack more extras into the DVD and more time to make the quality better
tedward
07-28-2003, 05:51 AM
Originally posted by The Insider
Why bitter?

I hate it when I get beaten to a post like that. Especially since your was much more useful than mine.

Dont worry though- Im not bitter, Im not spitefull and Im not one to hold a grudge but mark my words I ll be watching you. :)
Sims17
07-29-2003, 10:11 AM
The best place to get a region x is fom play.com i got mine from them and its cool!!
Tony_samo
07-31-2003, 12:03 PM
Where can I buy Region 2 DVDs???? here in the US
The Insider
07-31-2003, 12:55 PM
Originally posted by Tony_samo
Where can I buy Region 2 DVDs???? here in the US

They're illegal to sell in American shops (the same goes for Region 1 discs in many European countries), but it's 100% legal to buy them via the net. Try amazon.co.uk, blackstar.co.uk or cdwow.com
Tony_samo
07-31-2003, 02:09 PM
If I buy one at Amazon.co.uk, they send it to me here in US?
The Insider
07-31-2003, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by Tony_samo
If I buy one at Amazon.co.uk, they send it to me here in US?

Yep. Just give them your American adress. People from Europe can likewise buy from Amazon.com. But postage won't be cheap, and you better make sure you'll be able to play the discs.
tedward
07-31-2003, 03:27 PM
Which region 2 disc are you after?

You might have to check if your tv is compatable too.

Region 2 and 4 tvs are usually "pal" if we are to play a region 1 dvd we have to make sure our tv is "ntsc" compatable otherwise the picture is funny. I dont know if pal dvds will play on a "ntsc" tv you will have to check.
Sculder
07-31-2003, 05:01 PM
Originally posted by tedward

You might have to check if your tv is compatable too.

Region 2 and 4 tvs are usually "pal" if we are to play a region 1 dvd we have to make sure our tv is "ntsc" compatable otherwise the picture is funny. I dont know if pal dvds will play on a "ntsc" tv you will have to check.

If you have DVD player wich has pal/ntsc switch you don`t need to have pal compatable TV.

PS! And if anybody from US thinks about buying a DVD from Europe/Region2 you should check from this site Region Comparisons (http://www.dvdcompare.org.uk/)
, because sometimes the UK version isn`t the best one in the region2 (mostly because of their cut status)