ambientmystic
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damn.. this needs to be its own thread.. that confirmation...
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SCEI PR: PS4 is not region locked
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damn.. this needs to be its own thread.. that confirmation...
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Huh, according to him hulu and netflix (not that I care, being australian) is not behind PS+.
https://twitter.com/yosp/status/344372099105845248
New thread worthy?
I hope the fact that Jack said that PS+ will work from PS3 to PS4 suggests that account config remains as they are on PS3.
BobTheFork
Member
Well that was it, my last question. Soooo Awesome
And considering what they're trying to acomplish for the gamers with PS4, I think they really deserve to be supported with a few bucks on PS+
sleeping_dragon
Banned
hmmm i see what you did there.
Not really threadworthy IMO, since it was actually mentioned in the conference. Although it's important to note if it hasn't already been noted
fatgamecat
Member
Good question, wondering the same thing.
I get the feeling Sony has to grant 'region free' while making it inconvenient enough to satisfy publishers that want region locks.
It will be interesting to see if this applies to PSN and Gaikai services as well.
For PSN I expect them to stick to the current system (IP blocking for movies, comics etc., no IP blocking for games), but for Gaikai I fully expect it to be region locked. What I mean is that I can't imagine people from the US or Europe will be able to stream Japanese PS1/2/3 games.
Would be neat if it turned out to be possible in the end though.
For PSN I expect them to stick to the current system (IP blocking for movies, comics etc., no IP blocking for games), but for Gaikai I fully expect it to be region locked. What I mean is that I can't imagine people from the US or Europe will be able to stream Japanese PS1/2/3 games.
Would be neat if it turned out to be possible in the end though.
That's against the ToS, I wouldn't bet on an answer on this one...
Besides, there's one thing I'd like to know. The console is region-free (great!), but should you buy a Jp game on a US/EU console, and if you have a US/EU PSN+ account. Will you be able to play the Jp game online?
spons
Gold Member
At least they give a slight shit about Europe where public broadcasters can't be behind a pay wall like here in Holland. Free PSN has these services yet Live does not.
Air Zombie Meat
Member
Another bit of great news. Definitely on board with this console.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Which isn't that bad but we hoped it would not happen.
i want to know this as well.. what happens with online play if you have a disc/DL JP game on a US/EU PS+ account
tweeted yoshida many times but no answer!
Dude, yes.
Augemitbutter
Member
Flakster99
Member
From a gamers standpoint it is good to have options, so great news. :}
R_thanatos
Member
I'm satisfied with this news. ( as a heavy importer of japan titles )
Seriously. Paying for multiplayer definitely sucks, and I won't begrudge anyone who complains about that. However, you get so much value with PS+, that in the end I don't think the majority of gamers are going to care that much.
OminoMichelin
Member
Ok so what's to stop me from buying a ps4 from the US and save me some 90 euros I would have to shell out if I wanted to buy it in Europe?
Bit of a rant but these currency conversions have to stop.
Bit of a rant but these currency conversions have to stop.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
I really hope the market rewards them for all these initiatives.
It'll be a pretty hard pill to swallow if the unwashed masses shepherd us into an anti consumer age through ignorance/Microsoft's limitless chequebook.
It'll be a pretty hard pill to swallow if the unwashed masses shepherd us into an anti consumer age through ignorance/Microsoft's limitless chequebook.
Red Liquorice
Member
Great news.
BlazingDarkness
Member
PRAISE JEBUS
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Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
I am so glad, most of the games that arrive to my countries are from different countries. Sometimes I get from Canada, others from USA, Brazil, Europe, etc.
I was getting nervous.
I was getting nervous.
This, and pretty much only this, makes me want to buy a PS4 on launch day. All other features and games I can wait out until they're cheap, but me being some sort of anti region code crusader makes me want to support the console.
Nintendo, I might have to abandon you. What a scary thought, after all this time.
Nintendo, I might have to abandon you. What a scary thought, after all this time.
The 90 euros you'd have to pay in import duties and fees? While making warranty incredibly hard to use. I have considered this before, I don't thin it pays off.