Is there any chance this will be Region Free so all of us in the US who got screwed by NBC can actually enjoy the opening and closing ceremonies in the way they were supposed to be seen?
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Blu-ray.com have got this title listed as region B, but when they review new releases they test them for playability for all regions, so it may well be region A and C compatibility too. When it's released check here for the review and region test result: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/London-2012-Olympic-Games-Blu-ray/52695/
The technical matter of the region code (hopefully A/B/C which implies Region Free) should be displayed on this product webpage to inform consumers/purchasers - Please ask your website maintenance crew to add this important info. I strongly support Brent's comment.
Amazon's default is to report the region as 'B' for all releases, even if they have no idea what the region setting is. Sometimes they change it, but only if someone comes along and tells them they got it wrong. So far, I have yet to buy a single Blu-Ray disc from Amazon because of this. I guess they don't want my money.
See comment: "I am in the US and I bought this disc. Although region free, it won't play on US PS3 players as it's encoded in 1080i/50hz. However, it played perfectly on my Oppo player. What a magnificent set compared to the POS that was the NBC Olympics highlights disc!"
Usually Amazon indicates when BDs are 1080i50. The problem is with US TVs that often require a 60HZ signal rather than a player problem. The BD may play, but you will have sound but no picture. I have a Momitsu 799 player set for B/2 and forced 1080i60 output, so I can play such as disc.
There is a similar listing at Amazon.com, but "import" is noted there. I think caution is in order as a result. Both the Canadian and U.S. listings are priced at a premium price point.
Its a BBC product so it will be imported. Whats key is that its made specifically for the N.A market ie NTSC format. So no worries in that it will play on any ntsc player.
Glad to hear that, as I just bought an LG all-region Blu-Ray player and I ordered this disc last week. I bought the PAL version, as my TV has no problem with that.
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