'Bound' import does not play on US PS3 - UPDATE! -> post 72!

[mcleath]

I bought the Region free version of 'Bound' from France.
It wont play.

I get:
"This video cannot be played.

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Here is what the PS3 folks say:

We apologize for any inconvenience.

We regret to inform you that imported software may not play on the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. Please refer to the following Knowledge Center article that may help resolve your problem:

Article Title: Using imported software, peripherals or hardware
Article Link: http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-...ted=1194476851

Which states that:
Due to different television and voltage standards, and a variety of licensing issues, Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. (SCEI) has implemented a territorial-based distribution system for its hardware, peripherals, and software.

This territorial-based distribution system limits the use of any particular PlayStation® format software title to play on the system designated for that distribution territory. For example, North American software titles will not play on the systems designed for other regions, such as, Japan, Europe, etc. and vice versa for imported software titles on systems or consoles designed for North America.

You may also experience problems if you attempt to use memory cards, controllers, etc. from a different region (imported from outside of North America) on a North American system or console.

So, Region free disks won't necessarily play on PS3s

UPDATE: Firmware 3.0 allows Bound to play