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PS2 question - need help FAST!

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by vpkozel, Oct 28, 2005.

  1. Oct 28, 2005 at 1:39 PM #1
    vpkozel

    vpkozel Professional Calvinballer

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    My sis is looking into buying a new PS2 and just asked me if the games have regional settings like dvds? She had some games she bought when they lived in England and they are back in the states now.

    TIA
     
  2. Oct 28, 2005 at 2:25 PM #2
    Ace13

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    I don't know for sure, but I don't think they are... Where's she buying it from? They should know, or at least be able to look at the back of a game to see if there's a region code on there.
     
  3. Oct 28, 2005 at 2:40 PM #3
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  4. Oct 28, 2005 at 2:42 PM #4
    Playa

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  5. Oct 28, 2005 at 2:46 PM #5
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  6. Oct 28, 2005 at 3:21 PM #6
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    yes they do. A mod chip in the PS2 will fix it, but I'm betting she doesn't want risking it being tampered with. I'm not sure if the disks in England will work, but I do know you need a mod chip for PS2 games from Japan.
     
  7. Oct 28, 2005 at 3:52 PM #7
    ECILAM

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    UK games = PAL format. Our PS2s won't play 'em, and vice versa.
     
  8. Oct 28, 2005 at 8:58 PM #8
    KrackMonkey

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    Yea, region code doesnt even matter.

    But as stated before, when mod-chipped, PAL games can be converted to NTSC fairly easily and copied games can be played, etc.

    If she's still "looking" to buy a PS2, buy one of those that are already chipped from one of those chipping places.
     

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