PS3 games (on Blu-ray discs) are not region locked, but they are released and labelled with numerical regions codes (which seems to match DVD region codes). Any PS3 game from any region will play in any PS3. However, there is the special situation when you try to play back the game in Standard Definition. If the PS3 game only has Standard Definition and Enhanced Definition for either PAL (576i and 576p) or NTSC (480i and 480p), your PS3 must have the same Standard Definition and Enhanced Definition format support, or you won't be able to play it. This is not a problem if you play the game in High Definition (720p, 1080i, 1080p), but there exists the possibility to region lock (based on Blu-ray game region) games if the publisher decides to do so. All PS3 games have a serial number containing a four character prefix, followed by a five digit suffix. The following are the common prefix for PS3 games:
. This dvd cover says - NTSC 1,4 and 5, DVD 9, 2.39:1 ans play it OK. donno abt upscalind and all. So Naveen, is this A NTSc PS#. He bought from reliance Digital this Diwali. I checked with him and the model is CECHH08, so per your linked page it is Aug/Oct 2007 model. We both are laughing at this. It also play NTSc LOTR discs beautifully - NTSC again.