Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) Console Logo
Posted on Feb 16, 2008

PS3 region code

How can i find out what region code my PS3 is? Discs from my region do not play and say error region code so i gather it was imported from somewhere else.

  • 2 more comments 
  • abagaria Mar 05, 2008

    I bought my PS3 console in Singapore along with a few games. I am based in India. Can I buy games being sold in India or elsewhere in the world, and use it in my console? Is the PS3 Console Region-free for Games? Any other solution? Thanks.

  • cristupapa Nov 16, 2008

    i cant play my ps2 games on my ps3 console

  • smiffydan Jan 21, 2009

    my ps3 says i cant play ps2 games blu rays or dvds

  • mobsite May 11, 2010

    So, can anybody answer the initial question about how to find the region setting for PS3? I'm having problems playing Region-Free DVD's and wondered if the PS3 requires that the DVD movies require an explicit region coding? TIA.

×

6 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

  • Contributor 4 Answers
  • Posted on May 08, 2008
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Joined: May 08, 2008
Answers
4
Questions
0
Helped
4218
Points
7

Yes you can.. Blu-ray discs are not region coded.. However if you trying to play a DVD or any other format disc then it would not be possible since these are region coded.. However the PS3 games are region free.. can be bought from anywhere and played anywhere..

Hope this helps!!
~vMOT

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

  • Contributor 1 Answer
  • Posted on May 03, 2009
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Joined: May 03, 2009
Answers
1
Questions
0
Helped
3899
Points
2

Most movies are regional coded even blu-ray. The USA code is 1 for dvds and A for Blu-ray. ConsoleSource.com makes mod chips and software for the many game console systems to bypass the regional codes. I have several systems which play multi regional becuase of them or other venders I have found.

Ad

Stacy Marie

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

  • Contributor 2 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 05, 2015
Stacy Marie
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Joined: Jan 14, 2015
Answers
2
Questions
4
Helped
3962
Points
2

I am stuck i got blu ray film its saying need a code or just dont work on my ps3

A

Anonymous

Hay mate arent blu ray discs region coded. in australia our region code is (B)

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

  • Contributor 1 Answer
  • Posted on Dec 19, 2008
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Joined: Dec 19, 2008
Answers
1
Questions
0
Helped
3899
Points
1

Most of the Blu-Ray movies in Australia are region free, just look at the back of the cover.

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

  • Contributor 16 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 16, 2008
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

Joined: Mar 16, 2008
Answers
16
Questions
0
Helped
5443
Points
13

I think and if not sucks for u

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
3answers

Have an aussie ps3 trying 2 play dvd and it says region code incorrect how do i fix this

The PS3s' DVD and Blu-Ray player is region locked. This means that your Australian PS3 can only play DVD and Blu-Ray movies made for the region Australia is in or are region free (region code 0).

For DVD's, Australia is region code 4.
For Blu-Ray, Australia is region code B or region code 2.

Although this doesn't help your current problem, the PS3 is region free for PS3 games (you can play games from any region).

To work around this, I propose either ripping the DVD to your computer, then burning it onto a different DVD or streaming the DVD directly from your computer to the PS3. Streaming is definitely the better bet if you have more DVD's from another region.

To rip and burn your own copy, use a blank DVD disc and DVD burning/ripping software such as Nero.

To stream to your PS3, check out the following:
PS3 Media Server (my personal favorite) for PC
TVersity for PC
MediaLink for Mac

Enjoy your movie (hopefully)!
0helpful
3answers

I have indian ps3.How should I make it BD region free?

As of now, there is no way to make bluray movies region free. Games, however, are region free so you can get any PS3 games and they will work on your system.
Cheers!
0helpful
2answers

When i try to play a dvd on my ps3 its telling me region code not found

hi there,
the ps3 will only play dvd's from your region(e.g. region 1 usa, 2 europe etc..) So depending on where you got your dvd, if it's not the region as your ps3, the ps3 will not play the dvd. however the ps3 will play blu-rays and games from anywhere in the world as it plays region-free blu-ray discs. I know it's a pain in the neck, but you will have to find a region free dvd player to play that dvd. Hope this helps.
2helpful
4answers

Trying to play dvd This disc cannot be played. The region code is not correct.

The dvd you are trying to play is most likely not for the region in which your PS3 plays them. If your PS3 is a USA Region player then you can only plays disks that are from USA Region.
1helpful
2answers

PS3 BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER REGION FREE

This is because you bought the ps3 from america, it will not let you play anything you buy from europe, i had this problem when i was in germany too i had bought the ps3 in michigan and tried to play in germany and got the same exact error code. i just ordered all my games from amazon. but eventually bought a new ps3 from their region. i dont know why sony does this i personally think it is to stop illegal burning via the internet.
0helpful
2answers

I have a ps3 but says i need to change encription key to play bluray

This can be caused by Region coding. I for instance have an Australian PS3, if I try to play US encoded Blu-Ray it will not work. PS3 games are not region coded and will always work. However the movies are another story. Go to this website and find a region free movie to rent, and see if it still gives you the error. http://regionfreemovies.com/region/free
0helpful
2answers

Ps3 cannot play a dvd with region code

my ps3 will play demos but not games is it not reading the disk f so why not
0helpful
2answers

Ps3 region codes

how to play dvd+ and - on the PS3 snd how to make it play PS2 games
0helpful
2answers

Region codes

No, you can't change the region codes. If at all possible I would take it back to the store and slap the salesperson!!!

Failing that, all games are not region coded, so you can play aus games on that machine. It seems the only thing it won't play is some blueray discs.
0helpful
2answers

Are Playstation 3's region free?

ps3's are region free for gaming, However, certain functionality specific to the game title may be disabled and unreliable if your game is not from the same region as your playstation 3 system. the blueray dvd will only play your specific country region film dvd discs.
Not finding what you are looking for?

3,909 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Sony Video Game Consoles & Games Experts

Grand Canyon Tech
Grand Canyon Tech

Level 3 Expert

3867 Answers

Jose Ramirez

Level 2 Expert

264 Answers

Alexander

Level 2 Expert

171 Answers

Are you a Sony Video Game Console and Game Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...