Is the PlayStation region-locked?

While PlayStation Vita games had the potential to be region-locked, all games released for the system are region-free. Like with the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are not region-locked, although it is still possible to develop region-locked games.

How do I know if my PS4 is region locked?

As seen in the pictures above, you might notice at the bottom back corner of your physical copy – a certain globe with a number on it. The number indicates which region the game is released.

Is PS5 still region locked?

The PS5 can play any physical copy of a game no matter where it's from, but it's region locked when it comes to movies. If you're from North America, your PS5 will only play region 1 DVDs and region A blu-rays (unless you have it shipped from another country/continent).

Is the PlayStation 4 region free?

PS4 game console itself is region-free (meaning it is not region locked). Even if your game come from a different country, you might play it without any problem. The tricky part is, the extra downloadable content for a game, DLC, is region-locked. It is tied to your PSN (PlayStation Network) account.

How do I bypass region lock on PS4?

Step 1. Open your PS4's DVD drive and then insert the DVD disc that is locked to a different region. Step 2. Then you'll get a message saying "To play this DVD, change the DVD region code of the PS4." Just click the "Next" button .

How Does Region Locking Work?

Which PlayStation consoles are region locked?

Sony. The PlayStation and PlayStation 2 are region-locked into three regions: NTSC U/C, NTSC-J, and PAL. However, it is possible to disable region locking on said systems via a modchip or performing a disk-swap when the console starts.

What happens if you change region on PS4?

Here's the bad news upfront: you can't just change the region of your existing PlayStation Network account. This means you'll have to create a new account but bear in mind that PS Store credit cannot be transferred from one user to another.

Can I use a PS4 card in a different region?

6. Voucher Codes are country specific (unless otherwise stated on the Voucher Code), meaning they can only be redeemed on accounts for PSN that match the country or region for which the Voucher Code was issued. You should bear this in mind if you are intending to gift a Voucher Code to someone in a different country.

Will PlayStation allow region change?

All PlayStation accounts are region-locked, and you can't change your region on your PS5 or PS4 unless you create a new account. But that's not a problem if you use CyberGhost VPN with your PlayStation.

Is it OK to buy PS5 from another country?

Actually the PS5 is NOT region-locked, so you can get games from anywhere in the world. Is the digital-only PS5 worth buying? Of course it is.

Will Japanese PS5 work in US?

PS5 consoles are physically the same across all regions and will function the same across the globe, PS5 games on disc are not subject to region coding.

Will a PS5 bought in US work in UK?

Yes, the PS5 bought in the US should work in another country. Generally speaking, the PlayStation 5 works region-free, meaning you should be able to play games from any region on your console, regardless of where you bought it.

Can an American ps4 play European games?

You should be able to put just about any disc from any region into your PS4 and it should play. I have been using a mixture of US, Japanese and European games all on the same PS4 without any problems whatsoever so far.

Will Japanese ps4 games work in US?

Yes, it's fine. Any games you bought from any region can be played. First thing first: DLC and store items is tied to your country account. So, what is your country?

Can ps4 play games from other countries?

All physical media on the PS4 (disc based games) will work on any PS4 no matter where the game or console was purchased. However if the game you bought has DLC available for download, but it isn't available in your country, there's no way you'll be able to get it.

Do US PSN cards work in Mexico?

No. We tried and discovered the PSN cards are regional. They don't work outside the US.

Can a US PSN card work in Canada?

Yes. Any PlayStation card will work on the PlayStation store! Sorry, there was a problem.

Does PSN region matter?

Are PlayStation consoles region locked? No, the console itself is not region locked (except for China consoles).

Why is region locking a thing?

Originally Answered: Why is region locking still a thing? It's because of price discrimination. Steam, for example, used to have all its prices in USD, and no games were region locked. Then they switched to regional currencies for price discrimination reasons.

Is PS4 region important?

Generally, your PS4 gaming console is not region-locked. In addition to the console, PS4 game discs and digital content are not regions locked, either. However, Sony recommends that you get discs and consoles from the same region. This helps to ensure the best performance.

Can I use a US PS5 in Europe?

PlayStation 5 has no region locks (for games)

Sony revealed several months before the PlayStation 5's release in November 2020 that PS5 games would not be region-locked. Region-locked games are only available to users living in a specific part of the world.

Can you play EU games on US PS5?

PS5 games will be region free, according to the FAQ, which means you'll be able to play games from other countries without any issues. That could be a big deal if, for example, there's a game released in Japan that you want to play but doesn't get an official release in the US. That game will still work on your PS5.

What systems are not region locked?