is ps3 40gb region free

Indie18 · 19-05-2008 10:05am #1

just wondering

bennyx_o · 19-05-2008 10:11am

Games are (IIRC) but Blu-ray isn't

Indie18 · 19-05-2008 10:12am

so if i wanted to buy games off the net and they were yank versions i would be ok.

Otacon · 19-05-2008 10:28am

Indie18 wrote: »

so if i wanted to buy games off the net and they were yank versions i would be ok.

Yes, I have the US version of UT3 and it works fine. (though I always get slaughtered!). I have heard however, that some games, like Army of Two (piece of sh!t), have trouble online due to segmenting the US, Asia and Europe. Search first, just in case...

Also, not all Blu-Rays are region-locked. Not sure of the website, but you can go through a list that states which ones are OK to run.

Indie18 · 19-05-2008 10:31am

i was thinking of picking up guitar hero and it works out cheaper if you buy off the net thats why i was wondering.

Otacon · 19-05-2008 10:35am

Indie18 wrote: »

i was thinking of picking up guitar hero and it works out cheaper if you buy off the net thats why i was wondering.

Yup. Rock Band works out WAY cheaper too.

Indie18 · 19-05-2008 10:40am

its actually crazy how much more expensive it is to buy in ireland compared to buying on the net. makes you wonder why you don't just buy off the net all the time. i think i will even blu rays are cheaper if you buy off hmv.com

Saruman · 19-05-2008 10:43am

If you do have problems with some online games from the US etc, would making a new profile and selecing US etc as your country fix the problem? It does not cost anything

Indie18 · 19-05-2008 10:57am

good point cause i have done something similar on my 360 too be able to access the yank market place cause the dlc is better on their market place. it might work for that problem aswell. you would probably have to register with an american e - mail address aswell but thats no problem just set up a hotmail and put your address as america , california and your zip code as 90210:D. it works for the market place on 360 so it could be worth a shot.

Mossy Monk · 19-05-2008 11:24am

You need an american credit card if you wish to purchase from the American store.

Indie18 · 19-05-2008 11:29am

i see cause on 360 you can just use microsoft points i know its a pain in the ass trying to figure out how much your spending when you have to pay 400 600 or 800 points for somthing but at least if you dont have a credit card you can still buy stuff of the market place.

is ps3 40gb region free

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