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Topic: GDC: PS3 is Region Free for gaming. (Read 4220 times)
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schild
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Stock up on those crazy japanese games, kids. I know I am and uh, I'm alone on this, aren't I?
Originally from IGN, I can't bear to link there. DISCUSS.
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Trippy
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Here's a non-IGN link: http://www.gamespot.com/news/6146475.htmlIt doesn't really affect non-Japanese speaking US customers but I'm sure the English-speaking Europeans are happy at the news (assuming US games including PAL/SECAM support). PS: why isn't this in the Game Conferences forum? |
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Trippy
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PS3 games might still have region lockout but it's up to the publishers to decide that. Q&A with SCE President Phil Harrison who gave the keynote: We also learned that software would be region-free until the developer chooses which regions to support or lockout. The storage of Blu-Ray allows for developers to put all their regions onto one disc, and it's up to their discretion.
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schild
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So it would seem. I bet EA locks out by region. Can't have Americans playing Cricket or Croquet 2008.
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tazelbain
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I still don't get that. Why people would actively limit their market share.
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"Me am play gods"
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Yoru
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the y master, king of bourbon
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I still don't get that. Why people would actively limit their market share.
Two Words: Price Fixing. |
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Trippy
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I still don't get that. Why people would actively limit their market share.
Two Words: Price Fixing. It also keeps the region retailers happy. |
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