Post by: XeroKitsune on March 25, 2005, 01:57:00 PM
I ask because previous portables from Nintendo(and even the sega gamegear) did not include region locks on thier games. I was wondering if Sony was locking down thier games to local markets the way the main consoles are.
Post by: Nosf3ratu on March 25, 2005, 02:01:00 PM
Post by: Altima NEO on March 25, 2005, 06:20:00 PM
I tested Twisted Metal (US)on both, and it works great
Tested Ridge Racers (JP) on both, and again it works great
however!
I tested Spiderman 2 on JP PSP and it did not work! (Gave an incorrect region error)
It worked fine on the US PSP
Physically, both appear to be the same hardware, and same design
Post by: XeroKitsune on March 25, 2005, 06:44:00 PM
Post by: tNCecil on March 25, 2005, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: Nosf3ratu on March 25, 2005, 11:32:00 PM
Post by: HSDEMONZ on April 12, 2005, 01:42:00 PM
I need to know what JAP titles work on the US units.
Please list your units, region of unit, games, and region for the game. I'm skeptical.. and don't wish to spend money on titles I might not be able to play.
I'll also be appointing some mods for this forum in the next few days. Helpful people will be considered.
Post by: The*galloping*zebra on April 13, 2005, 10:46:00 AM
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Like I said before, only the movies are region coded
Yes, they are now. but don't Sony have the ability to region code games too?. Sony could region lock them when ever they like just to stop importists cashing in on sales to Europe. Import sales would drop dramatically as importists do not have the edge on selling that is 'Region free - worldwide'. they would be restricted to the buyers who don't mind the region lock or they travel alot.
This is one of the reasons i'm going to hold back buying a PSP till the EU launch. becuase of this region lock If i were to buy a PSP from the US 1) I would not be able to play R2 movies and 2) there might be a possibility of not playing games in my region. So if they do put a region lock on I would be stuck importing US games forever! resticting me alot.
So.. in short They may not be region locked now.. But you never know.. They could be..
But I bet before then it will be hacked, cracked and modded to high heaven with modchips and region hacks galore..
Post by: xBaNaNaEv0LuTiOnx on April 13, 2005, 08:03:00 PM
QUOTE(The*galloping*zebra @ Apr 13 2005, 11:52 AM)
Yes, they are now. but don't Sony have the ability to region code games too?. Sony could region lock them when ever they like just to stop importists cashing in on sales to Europe. Import sales would drop dramatically as importists do not have the edge on selling that is 'Region free - worldwide'. they would be restricted to the buyers who don't mind the region lock or they travel alot.
This is one of the reasons i'm going to hold back buying a PSP till the EU launch. becuase of this region lock If i were to buy a PSP from the US 1) I would not be able to play R2 movies and 2) there might be a possibility of not playing games in my region. So if they do put a region lock on I would be stuck importing US games forever! resticting me alot.
So.. in short They may not be region locked now.. But you never know.. They could be..
But I bet before then it will be hacked, cracked and modded to high heaven with modchips and region hacks galore.. :)
This is one of the reasons i'm going to hold back buying a PSP till the EU launch. becuase of this region lock If i were to buy a PSP from the US 1) I would not be able to play R2 movies and 2) there might be a possibility of not playing games in my region. So if they do put a region lock on I would be stuck importing US games forever! resticting me alot.
So.. in short They may not be region locked now.. But you never know.. They could be..
But I bet before then it will be hacked, cracked and modded to high heaven with modchips and region hacks galore.. :)
there is a possibility that the games could be locked down, but i personally do not see a reason for sony to do so. if the psp were a stationary unit, then they might have all the reason to. however the psp was designed for portability and there are people who would take it overseas with the possiblity of buying games overseas. as for european sales, it's only temporary. it's eventually going to be released and the prices will fall down to retail (or around there at least).
or another reason could be that the psp does not run on NTSC/PAL video standards to the best of my knowledge. i believe that the psp uses MPEG4, or some form of it.
Post by: markland556 on April 14, 2005, 11:55:00 AM
well i just got my JAP PSP and i got no games, so its reallly good to hear i can go out and buy one in the store, the movie thing doesnt really bother me because im not gunna pay $30-$50 for a movie i can only watch on my PSP.
Post by: The*galloping*zebra on April 14, 2005, 12:41:00 PM
Also they should make some kind of Compact flash to memory stick adaptor, cf = cheaper at this moment.
I heard from somewhere that Sony want to make UMD disc's a 'universal media' such as DVD's are right now. If more and more companies bring out UMD players/drives/burners I wouldn't mind buying UMD movies. But untill then.. whats the point in if your restricted to your PSP?.
Post by: thepissedoffman on April 14, 2005, 01:22:00 PM
QUOTE(The*galloping*zebra @ Apr 14 2005, 12:11 PM)
Well.. when memory cards get cheaper and greater in size.. I would just convert my DVD's into some kind of DIVX conpression format and watch them off that.
Also they should make some kind of Compact flash to memory stick adaptor, cf = cheaper at this moment.
I heard from somewhere that Sony want to make UMD disc's a 'universal media' such as DVD's are right now. If more and more companies bring out UMD players/drives/burners I wouldn't mind buying UMD movies. But untill then.. whats the point in if your restricted to your PSP?.
Also they should make some kind of Compact flash to memory stick adaptor, cf = cheaper at this moment.
I heard from somewhere that Sony want to make UMD disc's a 'universal media' such as DVD's are right now. If more and more companies bring out UMD players/drives/burners I wouldn't mind buying UMD movies. But untill then.. whats the point in if your restricted to your PSP?.
Sony has stated that they will not permit any UMD burning devices. Since they own all of the rights to the UMD format don't expect a UMD burner untill well after the next PSP comes out.
Post by: paulmitch on April 16, 2005, 10:24:00 AM
I have just received a US PSP and got myself a copy of Ridge Racer and on the back of the UMD case is what looks like a Region 1 symbol but it doesn't state it will only play in a region 1 PSP. Any ideas?
Thanks
Post by: xBaNaNaEv0LuTiOnx on April 16, 2005, 10:39:00 AM
QUOTE(paulmitch @ Apr 16 2005, 10:54 AM)
Hi,
I have just received a US PSP and got myself a copy of Ridge Racer and on the back of the UMD case is what looks like a Region 1 symbol but it doesn't state it will only play in a region 1 PSP. Any ideas?
Thanks
I have just received a US PSP and got myself a copy of Ridge Racer and on the back of the UMD case is what looks like a Region 1 symbol but it doesn't state it will only play in a region 1 PSP. Any ideas?
Thanks
same here on wipeout. i think it might just be to indicate the originating region. unless they want to lock down in future firmwares...
Post by: Modiller on April 23, 2005, 05:56:00 AM
- JAP unit
- Ridge Racers (NTSC works fine)
- Wipe Out (NTSC works fine)
- NFSU Rivals (NTSC works fine)
Edit: HSDEMONZ is looking for US unit/jap game list.
This post has been edited by Modiller: Apr 23 2005, 12:56 PM
Post by: HSDEMONZ on April 23, 2005, 08:57:00 AM
Post by: xenonmodz on April 23, 2005, 10:06:00 AM
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Compatibility list: Since we were so fortunate enough to get a US Spec Playstation Portable (thanks Loyola Marymount University!), we started a compatibility that shows what runs on what. Obviously, if there is a "yes" under either "United States" or "Japanese," that means that the game will work for that system.
GAME United States Japanese
UMD Demo (US) yes no
Spiderman 2 movie (US) yes no
Lumines (JP) yes yes
Puzzle Bobble (JP) yes yes
Puyo Puyo Fever (JP) yes yes
Kollon (JP) yes yes
Ridge Racer (JP) yes yes
Metal Gear Acid (JP) yes yes
Namco Museum (JP) yes yes
NBA (US) yes yes
Twisted Metal Head-On (US) yes yes
Wipeout Pure (US) yes yes
GAME United States Japanese
UMD Demo (US) yes no
Spiderman 2 movie (US) yes no
Lumines (JP) yes yes
Puzzle Bobble (JP) yes yes
Puyo Puyo Fever (JP) yes yes
Kollon (JP) yes yes
Ridge Racer (JP) yes yes
Metal Gear Acid (JP) yes yes
Namco Museum (JP) yes yes
NBA (US) yes yes
Twisted Metal Head-On (US) yes yes
Wipeout Pure (US) yes yes
Post by: Gab_Liu on July 09, 2005, 07:19:00 AM