regional code
Geographic numbering system
A regional code is a digital lock built into DVDs, Blu-rays, and game discs that restricts playback to specific geographic zones.
Studios use regional codes to control release timing and pricing across markets—a disc bought in Europe won't play on an American player.
I had to buy a region-free player to watch imports.
- DVDOptical media format
- Blu-rayHigh-definition optical media
- lockedFastened with a mechanism
- zoneBounded area designation
- territoryLand under jurisdiction
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restriction vs. access
regional coderegion-free
Without territorial restrictions
unlocked · multi-region · open access · unrestricted · jailbroken
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