[texasaxel]

I am clueless when it comes to video games but I have been asked to buy some games for my nephew in Germany, whom I will visit later this summer. Can you give me some advice?

• Do PS2 and XBox games bought in HK work on German machines?
  (This may be a stupid question but is there such a thing as a region code with video games (like with DVDs) ?)
• Are games bought here usually in English or do I have ask for a special non-Chinese version?
• Are prices really much cheaper in HK compared to Europe?
• Is there anything else I should know / look out for?

Sorry, I know these are a bit silly questions but I am completely new to the subject and want to make sure I don't disappoint my nephew by getting him games that don't work on his machine.

P.S.: title should have said 'from' HK but I can't edit that now.

[MrMoo]

Games are usually English or Japanese, only a few Chinese titles which are usually action RPGs which you can even find in seven eleven.

DVDs for south east asia are region 2 which is the same as Europe, but Japan uses NTSC and Europe uses a mix of PAL/SECAM, so that depends on your TV. Games depend on the system, you can easily order a modchip online when you are back in Germany and fix your consoles to play games from anywhere.

Retail prices are similar everywhere, price fixing ahoy. Imports can be incredibly expensive.

[obviouspig]

Originally Posted by texasaxel

• Do PS2 and XBox games bought in HK work on German machines?
  (This may be a stupid question but is there such a thing as a region code with video games (like with DVDs) ?)
• Are games bought here usually in English or do I have ask for a special non-Chinese version?
• Are prices really much cheaper in HK compared to Europe?
• Is there anything else I should know / look out for?

quick answer, dont buy games in HK for your nephew in Germany. 2 reasons - yes, games are region coded, and second, they are not less expensive in hk.

but if gaming stuff is a must, feel free to get him accessories. even though they are also unlikely to be cheaper here.

[justshaun]

you can play hk games on your germany console but you'll have to get your console modified.... modchipped... etc. you basically get a chip installed on the board and it allows you to play import games, etc. or you can get special packages like magic swap disc etc.. check lik-sang.com or ps2modchip.com or linker4u.com and check out what i mean.