No color on blu ray dvd or dvd's played, just bought this outdated model at RC Wiley, is a 2009 model, can't even register online, no category for entering model #

I think you can unlock regions but it might require you resetting the region your player is registered in. This may be of help to you -
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/149-blu-ray-players/2765761-official-lg-up970-4k-blu-ray-player-owners-thread-no-price-talk-72.html

Recall on certain models of Durabrand DVD:

Pink: UPC 1799934100, Model No. 1002 PINK
Silver: UPC 1799901002, Model No. 1002
Purple: UPC 1799932100, Model No. 1002 PUR

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/wal-mart-announces-recall-expansion-of-durabrand-dvd-players-due-to-fire-hazard

Is your toshiba Blu- Ray region free? What region is the Blu- Ray DVD you are trying to play?

Not seing color is only a matter of PAL & NTSC support by your DVD.

Does it play both original (bought) USA & EU DVDs? Does it play them OK? If yes, there is a color system issue with your DVD - ripping software.
If not (even the bought ones) thens check:

1. Is your TV both PAL & NTSC compatible?
2. Is your DVD player as above?
3. If you are connecting your DVD via another device (a receiver, switcher...) is it supporting both as above?

That's all.

1. Method 1:
2. Press SETUP
3. Press 2, 1, 8, 8
4. A new menu entry appears (Version)
5. Select it
6. Press ENTER
7. Select "Region" with RIGHT
8. Select RC with UP, DOWN (0 = codefree)
9. Press SETUP
10. Turn the player off

1. Method 2:
2. Press SETUP
3. Press VOL+, VOL-, VOL+, VOL-
4. Current RC should be displayed
5. Select the RC with RIGHT and LEFT (255=Codefree)
6. Press SETUP
7. Turn the player off

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1) Power on player with no disc in tray
2) Press PAUSE
3) Key in 314159
5) For multi-region, select 0
6) Press PAUSE again
7) Power off player
8) Wait a minute turn it on.

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Both consoles have advantages.
The Xbox 360 has a vast array of titles and has the biggest fan base of the two. If you connect the console to the internet, you can download games and movies through Xbox Live. You can also connect your PC to your Xbox 360 and use the console as a multimedia center using Windows Media Center.

The PS3 has a blu ray drive as standard, so you can watch blu ray movies through your PS3. DVD's are also upscaled up to 720p to improve the look of your movies. The PS3's online service is free, and allows you to download game demo's and downloadable content for games.
The Xbox 360's disadvantages are the fact you need to pay for access to Xbox Live, roughly £40 per year, but it does guarentee a reliable online service. Also earlier and cheaper models of the Xbox do not support full HD via HDMI.
The PS3 is very expensive and lacks quality titles. The console is also on a 10 year plan, so even though the console will outlast its rivals, it is likely to become outdated.
If you want to watch blu ray films and play games occasionally, go for the PS3. If you want a console with a lot of titles and a reliable online service,  get the 360. Of the two I'd choose the 360, but in 2 years or so I might need to reconsider.  

Occasionally the software on most blu-ray players needs to be updated to the newest technology. The reason some discs play and some don't is because the discs that play are most-likely older movies or from a company that still used the "outdated" software. So the discs that don't play (most likely discs made with the updated software) won't play on your player until you've update the player's software. To do this visit, in your case, Sony's website for update info. There are a few ways you can get the info. You can download it directly to your player (if it has online accessibility) or you can request that they send you an update disc. Either way, most companies provide the update for free. Hope this helps, good luck!