Sony Playstation DVD Compatibility

macfenianmacfenian
Posted:
in Genius Bar edited January 2014
I heard that the DVD player in the Sony Play Station does not play all DVDs. Does anyone know more about this?



I know, not exactly an Apple question but I've had some good advice on game consoles on here before.



Basically what I need to know is if it's possible to play Region 2-4 DVDs on Sony Play Station II. All of them like.

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  • Reply 1 of 5
    bellebelle Posts: 1,574member
    Newer Playstation 2s have improved compatibility. I've yet to find a DVD that won't work with mine.



    DVD Region X, from <a href="http://www.codejunkies.com"; target="_blank">CodeJunkies</a>, although intended to give you a region-free Playstation 2 apparently also resolves several conflicts with certain DVDs. It's only $15.
  • Reply 2 of 5
    macfenianmacfenian Posts: 276member
    [quote]Originally posted by Belle:

    <strong>Newer Playstation 2s have improved compatibility. I've yet to find a DVD that won't work with mine.



    DVD Region X, from <a href="http://www.codejunkies.com"; target="_blank">CodeJunkies</a>, although intended to give you a region-free Playstation 2 apparently also resolves several conflicts with certain DVDs. It's only $15.</strong><hr></blockquote>



    Cool! Thanks! Prices over here for DVDs and CDs are ridiculous.
  • Reply 3 of 5
    bellebelle Posts: 1,574member
    [quote]Originally posted by macfenian:

    <strong>Prices over here for DVDs and CDs are ridiculous.</strong><hr></blockquote>

    Wasn't there some EU investigation into price fixing of DVDs?



    I've ordered a few DVDs from the UK, and they've been damned expensive before the additional mailing costs!
  • Reply 4 of 5
    stupider...likeafoxstupider...likeafox Posts: 1,618member
    [quote]Originally posted by macfenian:

    <strong>

    Prices over here for DVDs and CDs are ridiculous.</strong><hr></blockquote>



    I've found <a href="http://www.play.com,"; target="_blank">www.play.com,</a> based in the Channel Island to be quite good. They sell region 1 + 2. Though I buy so few DVDs I'm not really in touch with what's a bargain anymore.
  • Reply 5 of 5
    macfenianmacfenian Posts: 276member
    [quote]Originally posted by Belle:

    <strong>

    Wasn't there some EU investigation into price fixing of DVDs?



    I've ordered a few DVDs from the UK, and they've been damned expensive before the additional mailing costs!</strong><hr></blockquote>



    I won't hold my breath for it



    I ordered a few DVDs through amazon myself last year and the shipping costs are as ridiculous as the actual price. I mean, they send it in a box with a 3 pound stamp on it yet they charge about 7 quid for shipping. That's one hell of an expensive box



    A bit like the Admin department at Apple who must all be on massive pay to justify 30 euros admin costs for a 10.2 update
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