Region Free Blu-ray player recommendations - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

StingingVelvet · 03-14-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nightcrawler

I'm thinking of getting a US PS3 to use here in the UK. I know power is no problem as it has a universal supply, I just have to get an adaptor for the plug. Only thing I'm worried about is firmware updates - will it still do these ok?

It didn't used to IP check because I remember signing into the Japanese stores for demos more than once early on. They might have changed that in firmware however, I cannot say because I pretty much never play games anymore.

I will tell you the PS3 sucks as a DVD player, if that's what your after. A $50 player off the shelf has ten times better upscaling.

alakazak · 03-14-2014, 12:21 PM

Hi, I'm an Australian trying to purchase a better quality region A bluray player than the laser brand one I currently have, and was planning on buying a Sony or Samsung player from Amazon, but none of them seem to offer multi zone DVD. I'm perfectly happy with region a bluray, but have many region 1,2, and 4 DVDs, and was hoping they would be playable. Are there any non hacked ones available?

nightcrawler · 03-14-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I will tell you the PS3 sucks as a DVD player, if that's what your after. A $50 player off the shelf has ten times better upscaling.

I already have a region 1 dvd player, it's more for the BD playback I want it for. Thanks for your reply anyway.

StingingVelvet · 03-14-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nightcrawler

I already have a region 1 dvd player, it's more for the BD playback I want it for. Thanks for your reply anyway.

No problem. The blu ray playback was fine in my experience.

Like I said I used to download fine from other region's stores and such, but google to make sure they haven't patched that out the last few years.

Iain- · 03-18-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alakazak

Hi, I'm an Australian trying to purchase a better quality region A bluray player than the laser brand one I currently have, and was planning on buying a Sony or Samsung player from Amazon, but none of them seem to offer multi zone DVD. I'm perfectly happy with region a bluray, but have many region 1,2, and 4 DVDs, and was hoping they would be playable. Are there any non hacked ones available?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BDP-S6200-FL...ords=bdp-s6200

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-BDPS620...ords=bdp-s6200

http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/index.php

http://www.world-import.com/region_f...VD_players.htm

TheRingshifter · 03-19-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Iain-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BDP-S6200-FL...ords=bdp-s6200

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-BDPS620...ords=bdp-s6200

http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/index.php

http://www.world-import.com/region_f...VD_players.htm

That second one I think is only multi region DVD, not multi region Blu-Ray. And it seems like it's Region B blu ray, unless I'm missing something.

dobyblue · 03-20-2014, 02:49 PM

My Orei BDP-M2 is functioning perfectly. While there is no form of "SOURCE DIRECT" mode, the vast majority of discs I play are not both 1080i50 and region locked, my Pioneer Elite BDP-62FD plays ABC 1080i50 Blu-rays and converts to 1080i60 on the fly and also plays Region 0 PAL DVDs converting to 1080i60 on the fly so this works for most items.

When i have something region locked I just throw it in the Orei.

Iain- · 03-20-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by alakazak

Hi, I'm an Australian trying to purchase a better quality region A bluray player than the laser brand one I currently have, and was planning on buying a Sony or Samsung player from Amazon, but none of them seem to offer multi zone DVD. I'm perfectly happy with region a bluray, but have many region 1,2, and 4 DVDs, and was hoping they would be playable. Are there any non hacked ones available?

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Originally Posted by Iain-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BDP-S6200-FL...ords=bdp-s6200

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-BDPS620...ords=bdp-s6200

http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/index.php

http://www.world-import.com/region_f...VD_players.htm

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Originally Posted by TheRingshifter

That second one I think is only multi region DVD, not multi region Blu-Ray. And it seems like it's Region B blu ray, unless I'm missing something.

Since alakazak indicated he is only interested in multi-region DVD and since he indicated he has a region A BD player, I included that item in list.

What's great of the BDP-S6200 is it's a continuance of the BDP-S790 which is excellent at upscaling DVD. I can confirm that as I have the S790.

Nightman04 · 03-21-2014, 08:00 PM

I'm thinking about picking up the OREI BDP-M2 from amazon, but I need little bit of a push.

EDIT: Or maybe this one. Anyone have any feedback on it?
http://www.amazon.com/Icom-BD780-Mul...blu+ray+player

nightcrawler · 03-23-2014, 09:48 PM

I'm finally going multi-region! After years of being restricted to playing region B/free discs I'll soon be able to play anything

Have just ordered the Sony BDP-S1100 player which plays Blu-rays & dvds from all regions. Have also put in my first order for a bunch of region A locked discs; The Wolf of Wall Street, Anatomy of a Murder, and Monsoon Wedding.

Drinkinstein · 03-23-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightman04

I'm thinking about picking up the OREI BDP-M2 from amazon, but I need little bit of a push.

EDIT: Or maybe this one. Anyone have any feedback on it?
http://www.amazon.com/Icom-BD780-Mul...blu+ray+player

I just took the region free plunge myself, I'll have the Orei BDP-M2 arriving on Tuesday so I could post some thoughts after I give it a try.

Nightman04 · 03-24-2014, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Drinkinstein

I just took the region free plunge myself, I'll have the Orei BDP-M2 arriving on Tuesday so I could post some thoughts after I give it a try.

Thanks. I appreciate it.

Stormyyy · 03-24-2014, 06:49 AM

Is there a list of all of the best region free players that are plug and play with nothing else needed for someone in the US? I plan to buy steelbooks from other countries and want to make sure I can play them no matter where they came from.

I see the Orei BDP-M2 on Amazon (out of stock currently) that looks promising that others have talked about.

KFelon · 03-25-2014, 06:22 PM

My Insignia NS-BRDVD4 died recently. So I just took the plunge and ordered the Orei which is back in stock on Amazon. I looked up Blu-ray players at Bombay and 220 Electronics, but some players had conflicting information between both sites.

The main features I wanted, besides being region A/B/C capable, was having an optical out port and the ability to play 50i content. I had to research pictures of the backs of players to get a definitive answer on the optical port. It seems very few players have them anymore. Ended up going with the Orei due to all the positive reviews and the price point. I ordered from Amazon just in case I get a dud since their return process is hassle free.

My Insigina NS-BRDVD4 didn't like The Wolverine Blu-ray. Can anyone with the Orei confirm if it can play it?
:update:
The Orei plays The Wolverine just fine. I'm surprised by how fast this thing loads movies.

RockzillaXD · 03-28-2014, 02:07 AM

My Sony S5100 from Global Electronics has been awesome so far. I updated the firmware and it still plays Region B Blu-rays and it played my region 4 PAL DVDs.

Stormyyy · 03-28-2014, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RockzillaXD

My Sony S5100 from Global Electronics has been awesome so far. I updated the firmware and it still plays Region B Blu-rays and it played my region 4 PAL DVDs.

Is this model region free too? Can I just buy one and it will play Region A,B,C blurays?

KFelon · 03-28-2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RockzillaXD

My Sony S5100 from Global Electronics has been awesome so far. I updated the firmware and it still plays Region B Blu-rays and it played my region 4 PAL DVDs.

I completely avoided the Sony players when researching them. Do you know if it will play UK 50i content?

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Originally Posted by Stormyyy

Is this model region free too? Can I just buy one and it will play Region A,B,C blurays?

You have to buy a hardware modified version.

Rz_Samurai · 04-06-2014, 03:01 PM

So i just bought my first Region free blu ray player. It plays A,B,and C.

Model is: Sony BDP-S5100

If i connect the player to the internet so that i can download the latest firmware and such... Will this effect the region free availability in the player?

I am scared to do any firmware upgrades on it. Any advice? I am new to region free players so i would appreciate the help!

Thanks!

rdodolak · 04-06-2014, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rz_Samurai

So i just bought my first Region free blu ray player. It plays A,B,and C.

Model is: Sony BDP-S5100

If i connect the player to the internet so that i can download the latest firmware and such... Will this effect the region free availability in the player?

I am scared to do any firmware upgrades on it. Any advice? I am new to region free players so i would appreciate the help!

Thanks!

A firmware update shouldn't affect the region free aspect of the player given that the Sony players require a permanent hardware modification. Just make sure the player is in it's native region code (presuming Region A) when you install the firmware update.

Rz_Samurai · 04-06-2014, 07:26 PM

Ok this makes sense. Thanks for the help

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Originally Posted by rdodolak

A firmware update shouldn't affect the region free aspect of the player given that the Sony players require a permanent hardware modification. Just make sure the player is in it's native region code (presuming Region A) when you install the firmware update.

03-14-2014, 12:21 PM	#82
alakazak New Member Member since:Mar 2014	multi zone dvd on a region a bluray? Hi, I'm an Australian trying to purchase a better quality region A bluray player than the laser brand one I currently have, and was planning on buying a Sony or Samsung player from Amazon, but none of them seem to offer multi zone DVD. I'm perfectly happy with region a bluray, but have many region 1,2, and 4 DVDs, and was hoping they would be playable. Are there any non hacked ones available?

03-21-2014, 08:00 PM	#89
Nightman04 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:California 4K collection:1220 Blu-ray collection:4441 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:33	I'm thinking about picking up the OREI BDP-M2 from amazon, but I need little bit of a push. EDIT: Or maybe this one. Anyone have any feedback on it? http://www.amazon.com/Icom-BD780-Mul...blu+ray+player Last edited by Nightman04; 03-21-2014 at 08:04 PM.

03-25-2014, 06:22 PM	#94
KFelon Special Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Gulf of Mexico 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:652 DVD collection:57 MA collection:1 Digital collection:1958 iTunes collection:39 Prime collection:8 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:100	My Insignia NS-BRDVD4 died recently. So I just took the plunge and ordered the Orei which is back in stock on Amazon. I looked up Blu-ray players at Bombay and 220 Electronics, but some players had conflicting information between both sites. The main features I wanted, besides being region A/B/C capable, was having an optical out port and the ability to play 50i content. I had to research pictures of the backs of players to get a definitive answer on the optical port. It seems very few players have them anymore. Ended up going with the Orei due to all the positive reviews and the price point. I ordered from Amazon just in case I get a dud since their return process is hassle free. My Insigina NS-BRDVD4 didn't like The Wolverine Blu-ray. Can anyone with the Orei confirm if it can play it? :update: The Orei plays The Wolverine just fine. I'm surprised by how fast this thing loads movies. Last edited by KFelon; 03-30-2014 at 04:13 PM.

03-20-2014, 02:49 PM	#87
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	My Orei BDP-M2 is functioning perfectly. While there is no form of "SOURCE DIRECT" mode, the vast majority of discs I play are not both 1080i50 and region locked, my Pioneer Elite BDP-62FD plays ABC 1080i50 Blu-rays and converts to 1080i60 on the fly and also plays Region 0 PAL DVDs converting to 1080i60 on the fly so this works for most items. When i have something region locked I just throw it in the Orei.

03-23-2014, 09:48 PM	#90
nightcrawler Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:London, UK	I'm finally going multi-region! After years of being restricted to playing region B/free discs I'll soon be able to play anything Have just ordered the Sony BDP-S1100 player which plays Blu-rays & dvds from all regions. Have also put in my first order for a bunch of region A locked discs; The Wolf of Wall Street, Anatomy of a Murder, and Monsoon Wedding.

03-24-2014, 06:49 AM	#93
Stormyyy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2011 Location:(USA) 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:377	Is there a list of all of the best region free players that are plug and play with nothing else needed for someone in the US? I plan to buy steelbooks from other countries and want to make sure I can play them no matter where they came from. I see the Orei BDP-M2 on Amazon (out of stock currently) that looks promising that others have talked about.

03-28-2014, 02:07 AM	#95
RockzillaXD Banned Member since:May 2011 Blu-ray collection:345	My Sony S5100 from Global Electronics has been awesome so far. I updated the firmware and it still plays Region B Blu-rays and it played my region 4 PAL DVDs.

04-06-2014, 03:01 PM	#98
Rz_Samurai Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Florida 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:147 Trading Score:80	So i just bought my first Region free blu ray player. It plays A,B,and C. Model is: Sony BDP-S5100 If i connect the player to the internet so that i can download the latest firmware and such... Will this effect the region free availability in the player? I am scared to do any firmware upgrades on it. Any advice? I am new to region free players so i would appreciate the help! Thanks!

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