There are hardware modifications that allow the player to read DVD's from any of the six regions and Blu-rays from any of the three regions. It's worth noting, though, that if you actually need that capability (which you likely don't if you aren't already familiar with region-free mods) there is a DIY mod available for under $80 that you can install yourself with just a philips head screwdriver. I don't have one, but I've heard from a few folks who do and they have found the mod to work fine.