Will DVD's from Japan work in North America and will they have english subs?

pawn535 · 07-15-2008

I'd like to buy some of my favorite anime series online from Japan and I was wondering if they would work in a DVD player/PS3 in North America? And would they most likely have english subs? Don't ask me why I just don't buy the english dubs because they plain suck.

bdhobbs1 · 07-15-2008

Most DVD's from the Japan will not work in North America because of the region codes.

North America is region 1
Japan is region 2

If you are lucky, it won't have a region code, but I've only seen porn movies with no region codes. Region code ALL is another code that plays worldwide.

Pedro Sanchez · 07-15-2008

depends but check your PS3 cuz it might be region free that can play any dvd... i have a region free dvd player... and i can watch any movie i want so call sony or check the ps3 box to see if its region free...