Seeking Advice | Which Player for Europe?

[ntarantino]

I just moved to Europe, and would like to find a player that I can play Region 1/2. I been reading about the Philips 5960, but would like to have recommendations. Looking for HDMI as well as my TV will support that.

Thanks for feedback!

[RabidDog]

Oh dear .. I am so sorry for you.. Belgium..Oh dear..Moulin Frites with Mayo
Try the 5990/5992 two gens newer than the 5960..

*only joking, Belgiums not too bad, easy to visit many other euro countries

[SanderMan]

Or something like the pioneer DV-410 with custom firmware.

[ntarantino]

If I can get my hands on the 5990, what do I need to do make it play Regions over here> Is there a certain thread?

[jagabo]

If I can get my hands on the 5990, what do I need to do make it play Regions over here> Is there a certain thread?

Push a few buttons on the remote control.
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/philips-dvp-5990/9370

[RabidDog]

Some nice hacked firmware for it too by vb6robcod.. good increased functionality

[ntarantino]

Some nice hacked firmware for it too by vb6robcod.. good increased functionality

vb6robcod??? Not sure I follow

[jagabo]

Search the threads for 5990. You'll find a few with hacked firmware (longer filenames, different skins, etc.). For example:

http://forum.videohelp.com/topic355440.html
http://forum.videohelp.com/topic355675.html

Be sure to the the version that's right for your player.

[jman98]

In the recent past just about all Philips DVD players could be made region free, but we're getting a lot of reports about players sold by them in the USA that don't have working hacks any more. Be careful on any Philips purchase as it's possible that the hacks may not work now. You'd need to be sure that you can return the player if you can't change the region on it.

Oppo (http://www.oppodigital.com) makes some highly regarded players that can be made region free, but they aren't cheap and you'll have to order one through the internet. They claim to be able to run on European power, so with a plug converter that would seem to be an option for you.

[ntarantino]

Well this is good information as I was about to get the Philips. Considering customer service is a term non-existent here, I am not sure how good they will be in letting me return it. I will check.