Do region free blu ray players also play any sort of DVD?

Elizabeth

I want to buy the new Hollow Crown DVD but I don't to wait a year. Also I want a Blu ray player b.c I need one lol. I know that Blu ray can play DVD but can region free also play DVD?

Answer
It depends on the player and on how far the unlocking goes...

You can buy a Blu-ray player that is unlocked for DVD only. This will play any region locked DVDs (codes 1~6), but it will only play Blu-rays for the zone you live in, i.e. Zone A - American continent, Zone B - Europe, etc. So, a player unlocked like this would play DVDs from around so you could buy the Hollow Crown DVD and play it.

Buying a fully unlocked Blu-ray player (Any Blu-ray zone + any DVD region) is possible but it is very expensive.

The alternative is to use a PC and some copy software to make a back-up disc that plays without having to worry about regions or zones. Google is your friend :-)

american blu ray, european ps3?

HAZE

I have star trek original series 1 on blu-ray that I won in the usa. I was wondering if it will work on my ps3. I haven't opened the box yet, as if it doesn't work, I intend on selling it.

Answer
I'm guessing that you are living outside of North or South America...

If so, you have to know that Blu-Ray discs are geographically zoned and most likely you are in a different zone, so you won't be able to read your American Blu-Ray.

I was told that the technology to de-zone a Blu-Ray player does not exist yet (but will eventually come out someday).

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