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Playstation 3 Software & Firmware \ Are PS3 games region free?

Totaladict
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Totaladict says:
Hi All,
I am new to the PS3 world. Havent even got my console yet, waiting on Sony to deliver it (i bought one of the 1080p Bravia's so i get a free one). I noticed alot of games being sold on ebay, some however seemed to be classed as Region 1 (USA?) and Region 4 (AUS?)...Do all games work on the PS3 console? Ignore my stupidity.
11/01/2008
Sydney
billz1508
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billz1508 says:
mm as far as i kno yes they are region free. and should deffinalty display on a HD tv. just becareful on updates, eg cod4. some updates are for certain regions.
11/01/2008
Melbourne, Victoria
callan5
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callan5 says:
Sure are mate, all games are region free, which means if you want to import games from the US you can play them on your AUS PS3 I've imported atleast 5 PS3 games from America and all of them work fine on my PS3 Welcome to the site btw man
11/01/2008
Outside Perth W.A, over those green mountains, Milkin the cows with Mandy.
Totaladict
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Totaladict says:
Awesome! Thanks heaps for the speedy replies, i think im gonna love this site

P.S cant wait for the Ghostbusters game to be released, a while off i know!
11/01/2008
Sydney
Atomic10
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Atomic10 says:
It's great that ps3 games are region free, it's just a pity that not all blu-ray movies are
11/01/2008
Melbourne,Victoria
Cherrona
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Cherrona says:
PS3 games are region free, but a PAL PS3 only plays PAL PSOne games, DVDs, and Blu-Rays. And if you have one that plays PS2 games it also only plays PAL.
Or something like that.
11/01/2008
Silent Hill -The fear of blood tends to create fear for the flesh
wutang01
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wutang01 says:

callan5 said: Sure are mate, all games are region free, which means if you want to import games from the US you can play them on your AUS PS3



Yea! Let me count. Time Crisis 4 ... Assassin's Creed ... tehehehe

Yea, I wish the blu-ray movies were region-free too. I'd so buy them from the USA. Makes me wonder if I should've bought an American PS3? ... xD
11/01/2008
Brisbane
dsreaper
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dsreaper says:
See now if my banner for the site was used we wouldn't have to ask lol Callan and Vinny might rememeber it.

I added "Yes PS3 games are region free" to it...was so good lol

edit: Hey there's an idea, change the "now better than TV" to Yes PS3 games are region free" hehe
11/01/2008
Gold Coast, Australia
wutang01
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wutang01 says:
Yea, dsreaper ... I remember it

And yes ... changing the motto would be a much better idea! More relevant. You have my vote
11/01/2008
Brisbane
Totaladict
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Totaladict says:
Some Blu-ray movies are region-free....though only a few...I have Layer Cake and its region free...its listed as "All Regions - A,B,C"...just something to keep an eye out for
11/01/2008
Sydney
snickersma
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snickersma says:
Theres region free list on Amazon - just search for region free and Blu ray. Ive ordered Blade runner 5 disc blu ray and 2001 - both region free.
11/01/2008
Buff Lounge - Level 16
Jeffie
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Jeffie says:
its like groundhog day

11/01/2008
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-8k80.html
snickersma
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snickersma says:
Indeed Jeffie. It is just like groundhog day. Mmmm.
11/01/2008
Buff Lounge - Level 16
antman1011
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antman1011 says:
all games are region free
11/01/2008
Melbourne, Victoria
Mobe1969
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Mobe1969 says:
A lot of Blu Ray are region free. For reference, check:
- bluray.liesinc.net/
12/01/2008
Brisbane, Queensland
wutang01
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wutang01 says:  

Mobe1969 said: A lot of Blu Ray are region free. For reference, check:



Thank you Mobe1969. I'll just add that to my favourites
12/01/2008
Brisbane
Noobito
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Noobito says:
gahhh i gotta get my PS3 soon!!! just cause i found out its region free a few days ago!!!!
09/07/2008
Sydney
 
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