[Solved] Can PS4 Play DVD Movie Ignore Region Code?
Can PS4 play DVDs? How to play DVD on PS4?
Yes, PS4 can play DVD, but there is a premise that the region code of the DVD is the same as PS4.
If you want to play DVD on PS4 without being limited by region code, you need the help of full regions DVD player software. If you want to know more information about this software, move to Part1.
Tip: You may have other questions, such as does Xbox One play Blu-ray? or does Xbox 360 play Blu-ray?
Part1: Can PS4 Play DVDs? YES
Before we begin our task, there are some questions from games lovers. Let's have a look.
When I insert a DVD disc on the PS4, the console does recognize the disc being put in, but when I start the movie, the screen would stay black with no picture or no sound. So, does PS4 play DVDs?-- Jame
Now, let’s show you how to play DVD on PS4 correctly.
Step1 : Free download the DVD player software on your computer.
It is the region free DVD player. It can do the following things for us.
1. It can play any commercial DVD/Blu-ray disc released in any region and support the newly released DVD/Blu-ray movies on the market.
2. It can play any digital video format, such as MP4, M4V, H.265/HEVC, MPG, TS, MTS, M2TS, MXF, RM, RMVB, WMV, ASF, MKV, AVI, 3GP, F4V, FLV and VOB.
Don’t worry, even if you are a green hand, you can handle this software as easy as a pie.
Step2 : Run the software, and then you will see two options on the main interface: Open File and Open Disc. Second, click Open Disc button.
Attention!
Don’t forget to connect PS4 to computer with HDMI cable, and insert DVD disc into PS4.
Step3 : Enjoy your movies. By the way, if you have Wii, you can also play Blu-ray on Wii too.
Part2: The reasons for why you can't play DVD on PS4
In conclusion, if we want to play DVD on PS4, f2fsoft PS4 DVD player software is necessary. By the way, we have mentioned a question in the article, why Jame can't play DVD on PS4 successfully? There are some possible reasons.
1. PS4 version is out of date. Update it to the latest one.
2. The disc gets stuck in your PS4. Eject it manually. Then clear it and reboot your PS4.
3. Turn off the PS4 internet connection and the movies will play.
4. The DVD protection. To protect DVDs from being copied and to control aspect of release date, movie companies usually use a series of copyright protection technique and region codes in their DVD disks which often results in output failure. As we mentioned at the article’s beginning, PS4 can only play DVD with the same region code.
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