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Scatty Cat
February 5th, 2005, 20:32
Hi

I would like to buy a couple of DVD films and my boys have a couple of playstation 2 games they have their eyes on. If I buy these during my holiday will they be cheaper and more importantly will they work in our machines when we get back?
Whitequeen
February 5th, 2005, 20:42
Playstation games won't work and DVD's will only work if you have a multi-region player.
Tabitha
February 6th, 2005, 00:35
Yes, you have to have a multi-region DVD player or look on the internet for a code to unlock your player to chnge it to multi-region. I was unable to do this unfortunately as I have a Panasonic DVD and there are no codes available for them.
Not sure about the Playstation games though, but I suspect they are the same. My son saw some Gamecube and Gameboy games he wanted last time, but I was'nt willing to chance it.
Keith
February 6th, 2005, 00:56
playstation wise.. there are hacks to get US games to work and modification chips etc but to be honest, WQ is right, too much hassle.

You can of course get a multi region disc for the Playstation2 that'll let you watch US dvds with no problem. Sometimes thats an easier way than getting an unlock code for a dvd player.
Lisa1976
February 6th, 2005, 10:55
We made ours and my mums DVD multi regional by inputting a short code via the remote. If you want to know the website (its all free and legal) then pm me and I will give you the details.

Lisa
Whitequeen
February 6th, 2005, 11:23
Tabitha, I think I'm correct in saying Gameboy SP games work here. I'm sure Paula bought some.
PAULA!!!!!!!!! :overhere:
Melfuzz
February 6th, 2005, 19:24
Most DVD players will Muti Region.

I was wondering whats the sitution for PC games?
Keith
February 6th, 2005, 19:28
Pc games should be just fine
Isafari
February 6th, 2005, 19:33
DH bought the new 'Half Life' PC game in Orlando and it works just fine :thumbs:
Kitten
February 7th, 2005, 12:40
Half life 2 is the bain of my life....... as is football manager.....

With the ps2 games, it's better not to risk it. You can get your ps2 chipped, but it's illegal, and can seriously mess up the console. On the other hand, you can buy a disk that you put in the PS2 and it makes it multi regional. Although looking at some of the PS2 games prices, your not saving that much by buying them in the states,