Region 2 dvd question

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".

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

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Originally posted by tedward
thanks insider you beat me to it - but only just.

Why bitter?

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

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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".

07-27-2003, 12:10 PM

Quote:

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

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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.

07-27-2003, 12:26 PM

where can i get the region x

The Insider · 07-27-2003, 01:03 PM

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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

This is very heplful site. All questions I have had I got answeres from here - DVD Help

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

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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

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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

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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

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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
, because sometimes the UK version isn`t the best one in the region2 (mostly because of their cut status)

07-27-2003, 11:30 AM	#1
scifi guy Guest Posts: n/a	Region 2 dvd question Quick Question. do Region 2 dvds play on the PS2? thanks in advance for the help!

07-27-2003, 11:51 AM	#2
The Insider Searching for the Truth Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: CLASSIFIED Posts: 6,358	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". __________________ Light only shines in darkness

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Tony_samo The Unknown Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Zombieland Posts: 1,992	Where can I buy Region 2 DVDs???? here in the US __________________ Top Secret Data: Code Name: T.S. Hound Aka Tony Samo Organizations: CTU, FBI, DEA, NSA, CIA, BPRD, S.T.A.R.S., SWAT, Fox Hound. Age: ???? Current Mission: Hunting all Terrorist and Hackers from The CS! Boards Location: Behind you... My DVD Collection

07-31-2003, 02:09 PM	#19
Tony_samo The Unknown Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Zombieland Posts: 1,992	If I buy one at Amazon.co.uk, they send it to me here in US? __________________ Top Secret Data: Code Name: T.S. Hound Aka Tony Samo Organizations: CTU, FBI, DEA, NSA, CIA, BPRD, S.T.A.R.S., SWAT, Fox Hound. Age: ???? Current Mission: Hunting all Terrorist and Hackers from The CS! Boards Location: Behind you... My DVD Collection

07-27-2003, 11:51 AM	#3
tedward c'est la vie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Overseas. Posts: 4,323	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."

07-27-2003, 11:53 AM	#4
tedward c'est la vie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Overseas. Posts: 4,323	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.

07-27-2003, 12:01 PM	#6
scifi guy Guest Posts: n/a	tedward what exactly do i have to hack to get my dvd player to play region 2

07-27-2003, 12:26 PM	#10
scifi guy Guest Posts: n/a	where can i get the region x

07-27-2003, 05:44 PM	#13
roboxeno Executive Producer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,718	cool but hte only movie that is worht importing is Battle royal 1 and 2 when ever ti comes out

07-28-2003, 04:59 AM	#14
sphericthor Doesn't Care Anymore Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Might aswell be gone Posts: 22,470	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

07-29-2003, 10:11 AM	#16
Sims17 Banned Status Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Shawshank Posts: 351	The best place to get a region x is fom play.com i got mine from them and its cool!!

07-31-2003, 03:27 PM	#21
tedward c'est la vie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Overseas. Posts: 4,323	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.