There are currently 6 global region codes that identify specificDVDs that are compatible with the players typically sold in that region. Themajority of all current titles play in only one specific region unlessotherwise noted. Most of the DVDs sold by Amazon.com are encoded for Region 1(U.S. and Canada) only and may not work on DVD players in other countries.Listed below are the six regions.
- U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, andBermuda
- Japan, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East,including Egypt
- Southeast Asia, East Asia, including HongKong
- Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Mexico,Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
- Former Soviet Union, Indian subcontinent, Africa, NorthKorea, and Mongolia
- China
If you're interested in buying DVDs from other regions, try ourinternational sites.
International VHS FormatsAll of the videos sold by Amazon.com follow the 60 Hz, NTSC format.This is the video format used in North America and Japan. NTSC videotapes willnot work on most videocassette players in countries that use PAL, SECAM, orother video standards.
PAL-format VHS tapes will work on most players in Europe, Australia,China, and parts of the Middle East. If you are interested in purchasing PALvideos, please visit Amazon.co.uk orAmazon.de.
SECAM-format VHS tapes will work on players in France. You maypurchase SECAM videos from Amazon.fr.
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