Both DVD discs and DVD players use what is called a ' Region Code ' to dictate which country they are designed for use within. If the 'code' contained within the DVD disc does not match that contained within the DVD player, then the player will refuse to play the disc.

The standard Region Code for Europe (including the UK) and Japan is Region 2. In America the standard is Region 1.

HOWEVER - DO NOT PANIC! The majority of DVD's that we sell are Region 0, which means that they will work on any DVD player anywhere in the world. All the DVD's that you see on this website should be considered to be Region 0 unless otherwise stated. So you should experience no problems in playing any of these DVD's regardless of where in the World you live.

If you are unsure of the region coding of your DVD Player then you should check the instruction manual that accompanied your DVD player when you bought it. But remember that regardless of the region code of your DVD player, Region 0 discs will still work.

Some DVD players are supplied as Region 0, or can be converted to Region 0, which means that they can play discs from ANY region. But many DVD players contain a specific Region coding - in which case you must buy only DVD's with the same code OR DVD's that are Region 0 as all other DVD's will not work.

If you are in any doubt about the region coding of your DVD player then we recommend that you only purchase Region 0 discs.

For your reference, here is a basic overview of the regions used in different countries - but remember: you should always check the instruction manual of your DVD player to ensure the actual region coding of your DVD player!!!

Region 0: Works anywhere in the World
Region 1: USA, Canada, and USA Territories
Region 2: UK, Europe, Japan, South Africa, and Middle East (including Egypt)
Region 3: Southeast Asia and East Asia (including Hong Kong)
Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean
Region 5: Eastern Europe (Former Soviet Union), Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, and Mongolia
Region 6: Peoples Republic of China
Region 7: Reserved
Region 8: Special international venues (cruise ships, airplanes etc.)