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I bought my PS2 just before Christmas. Tried Region X a while ago and PS2 didn`t even register that it was there when I tried `loading` it. Took it back and exchanged for another one and same story.

I was told by the guys in Gamestation (shop I bought it from) that my PS2 might be `too new`. Is this possible? If so, is there a new version of Region X coming out / already out? Or any way I can get around it?

Cheers

If you`ve had it chipped with NEO2, you might find that the multi-region DVD function stops.

However it will allow you to play those import games, and those other titles.....

It would appear that the guys at the shop are right, and here`s why...

When Sony were developing the PS2, they were under pressure from the DVD publishers to make the machine completely unhackable, so they spent 6 months doing just that.

When the Japanese PS2 was released, it took about a month to get hacked, using a code inputted on the joypad. As soon as Sony got wind of this, they reprogrammed the new PS2`s to ignore the code.

Likewise, as soon as the region X disc was released, Sony immediately reprogrammed all their new PS2`s to ignore the discs.

Your best bet is to wait until this new firmware gets hacked, or just buy a standalone DVD player that IS multi-region.


Stantz

Cheers for the info.

I guess I`ll just have to wait for the new hack, or as you say, buy a multi-region DVD player!

Have you checked Datel`s web site? They put out periodic updates for the Region X for exactly this reason.

Mike

Hi

I bought one of the new PS2`s just before christmas, I ordered DVD Region X from an internet site, www.game.com and it works fine, I haven`t had any problems with Region X.

Trie and ordering from the above site, it may just work.

Jackie