No region locking for PS3?

**MIG-31** · Nov 9, 2005, 08:29 PM

Michael Ephraim, the MD of Sony Computer Entertainment Australia, has suggested that PlayStation 3 games may not be region encoded.

This would mark a signficant shift for the company - although PSP games are not region locked, all PSone and PS2 titles come in US, Japanese and PAL flavours.

But speaking to Australian IT, Ephraim said: "If you look at the fact that it will support high-definition TV, which will be a global standard, there's a good likelihood that it will be global region, as for example we've done with the PSP."

Which means you'd be able to stock up on games on trips to the States or, if you're extra global, Japan, and play them in your shiny new PS3 with no trouble at all. Sounds like good news to us - let's just hope Ephraim's prediction comes true.
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Source: Eurogamer

qballshalls2002 · Nov 9, 2005, 09:03 PM

Great for ppl who like importing movies from other countries. I see alot of ani-movie fanatics will go crazy over this.

calidan · Nov 9, 2005, 09:59 PM

Maybe they'll start releasing games worldwide instead of by region.

Nov 9, 2005, 08:29 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	No region locking for PS3? Michael Ephraim, the MD of Sony Computer Entertainment Australia, has suggested that PlayStation 3 games may not be region encoded. This would mark a signficant shift for the company - although PSP games are not region locked, all PSone and PS2 titles come in US, Japanese and PAL flavours. But speaking to Australian IT, Ephraim said: "If you look at the fact that it will support high-definition TV, which will be a global standard, there's a good likelihood that it will be global region, as for example we've done with the PSP." Which means you'd be able to stock up on games on trips to the States or, if you're extra global, Japan, and play them in your shiny new PS3 with no trouble at all. Sounds like good news to us - let's just hope Ephraim's prediction comes true. _______________ Source: Eurogamer __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Nov 9, 2005, 09:59 PM	#3
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Nov 9, 2005, 09:03 PM	#2
qballshalls2002 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: USA Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	Great for ppl who like importing movies from other countries. I see alot of ani-movie fanatics will go crazy over this.