Is the PS3 really region free?

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#1 LordelX
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If I buy a PS3 here in Japan, would I be able to play American games on it? I heard something at launch about the PS3 being region free, but I was wondering if that is still the case...
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#2 PS360Fanboy
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PS3 games are region free but PS2 and PS1 games arnt and some Blu Ray's are encoded

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#3 UgaT
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so guys does it mean that i can play/watch Blue ray disc in any region code??? & even dvd? need some advice as well.. im planning to buy more BlueRay Disc & DVD BTW, my ps3 is PAL System.

i know ps2 & ps1 cant play what abt BLue ray Disc DVD? i hanvent tried yet & im planning to buy some of them specially 300

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#4 khalid_b
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Only PS3 games are region free.

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