HELP!!! Does anyone know of any region free dvd players?!

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endgamer

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Hello everybody. I would much like to find a DVD player that will play both NTSC USA dvds as well as region 2 Japanese dvds. I am not to up on dvd players so I am quite ignorant as to where to look or if region free dvd players exist. I have heard of APEX brand but all I read them playing is PAL and NTSC. I do not see any mention about region 2 Japanese dvds being playable.
I very much need to know as I just got Gamera dvd box set but it is region specific. Thanks alot.
 
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Go to your local best buy, retail markup store with the region 2 dvds. Try em in each system till you find one that works and is in your budget range.

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They are around, try hitting a major electronics places like: The Wiz,Best Buy, Sears ect.. I'm sure you'll find one that is in your price range.
 
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A lot of new DVD players have no region code. Look on line using google.
 
Liquid Snake

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Are you sure?
Even Sony or Panasonic will have region free DVD player?

Or you just talk about those non name brand one?
 
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Originally posted by endgamer:
<STRONG>I have heard of APEX brand but all I read them playing is PAL and NTSC. I do not see any mention about region 2 Japanese dvds being playable.
I very much need to know as I just got Gamera dvd box set but it is region specific. Thanks alot.</STRONG>
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I have one of those APEX players. You can set it to play specific regions (I have played Hong Kong, Japanese, European, U.S., etc. DVD's on it), or you can just disable it in general, which makes more sense. Who wants to go to the Menu and keep changing regions, when disabling it lets you play them all? <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0">

It also plays VCD's, and has the option to disable the MacroVision copy protection in a hidden menu. You can find instructions on the 'Net on how to access it. You know you found the right one when it displays the text, "You Are Not Supposed To Be Here." <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Down but not out!
 
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I also has an APEX player with no region coding. Your best bet is finding an APEX or you can actually mod DVD players to play discs much like you can mod a Playstation.
 
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But you do have to take into consideration that the latest releases are designed not to play on those withough a region. ie Patriot or Perfect Storm
 
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I've heard that most of the Pioneer DVD players are multi regional(but I live in Australia so I don't know if that applies to all countries)
 
Liquid Snake

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I don't know who told you guys or where you got the source regarding region free DVD player. Most of DVD players in US are coded.
You can buy all-region DVD player from Asia for sure (Aiwa)
 
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Originally posted by koolking:
<STRONG>But you do have to take into consideration that the latest releases are designed not to play on those withough a region. ie Patriot or Perfect Storm</STRONG>
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No, because you apparently missed this part of my post.

Originally Posted By BioMotor_Unitron:
<STRONG>You can set it to play specific regions (I have played Hong Kong, Japanese, European, U.S., etc. DVD's on it), or you can just disable it in general,</STRONG>

As I stated, it can be set to play specific regions, or disabled totally. Want to play one of the new coded DVD's? Just set it for that region, it plays no problem. Duh.
<IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0">

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Wolferaizer

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Originally posted by hebretto:
<STRONG>I've heard that most of the Pioneer DVD players are multi regional(but I live in Australia so I don't know if that applies to all countries)</STRONG>
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not all, but some model. like mine DV-525 play all region, plays pal/ntsc & RCE free! it also reads copy cd (dual pick up laser). whoooohoo!!

if u want a dvd player & get anything from outside US.
 
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uhg forgot, whatever u do, NEVER buy dvd player that made in china..... <IMG SRC="smilies/mad.gif" border="0">
 
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Laserexchange.com sells a systems advance dvd for $225 it does everything you'll want out of a region free dvd player.
 
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