DVD and Blu-ray region codes explained. Region-free players, import disc guides, and compatibility checkers.
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Got a region-free Blu-ray player and wondering if you need a multi-system TV? Short answer: probably not. Here's what the real restriction is — and how to fix it.
You've just bought a DVD or Blu-ray from overseas. Maybe it's a Japanese anime box set, a British comedy series that never got a US release, or a classic film
Region codes exist to control where and when content is released — and to let studios charge different prices in different markets. Here's the real story, and how to beat it.
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