How do I change my region on Chinese PS5?
To change your region on a Chinese PS5, you need to create a new PSN account since the console is region-locked at the hardware level, allowing only PRC PSN accounts to be created and used on it. This means you won’t be able to change the region on your existing account, and any new account must be tied to a different region, requiring a new email address and potentially a new credit card or PayPal account from the desired region.
Understanding Region Locks on PS5
The PS5 console itself is not region-locked for games, meaning you can play PS5 games from any region on any PS5 console, except for those specifically designed for sale in the People’s Republic of China, which are locked to the PRC at the hardware level. However, Blu-ray and DVD movie playback is region-locked, following the standard region coding for these disc types.
Creating a New PSN Account for a Different Region
To access games, PS Store content, or movies from a different region, you might want to create a new PSN account. This involves:
- Using a new, spare email address.
- Setting your location to the desired region during the signup process.
- Understanding that PS Store credit cannot be transferred between accounts.
FAQs
1. Is the Chinese PS5 Region Locked?
Yes, PS5 consoles intended for sale in the People’s Republic of China are locked to the PRC at the hardware level, allowing only PRC PSN accounts.
2. Can I Play PS5 Games from Any Region?
Yes, PS5 games are not region-locked, allowing you to play games from any region on your PS5 console.
3. How Do I Change My Region on PS5?
The only way to change your PSN region on PS5 and PS4 is by making a new PSN account.
4. Are PS5 Consoles Physically Different Across Regions?
No, PS5 consoles are physically the same across all regions and will function the same across the globe.
5. Can I Use a Japanese PS5 in America?
Yes, PS5 consoles are not region-locked for games, so you can use a Japanese PS5 in America to play games.
6. How Do I Reset My Region on PS5?
You cannot directly reset your region on PS5 unless you create a new PSN account.
7. Why Is My PS5 Region Locked for Movies?
The PS5 is region-locked for Blu-ray and DVD movie playback, following standard region coding.
8. Does PS5 Work in China?
Yes, PS5 is available and works in China, with Sony announcing its launch in the mainland China market.
9. Why Can’t I Change My Region on PlayStation?
All PlayStation accounts are region-locked, and changing regions requires creating a new account.
10. Which PS5 Region Is Better?
Since PS5 consoles and games are not region-locked (except for China and movie playback), the choice of region does not affect game playability.
11. Does PS5 Country Matter?
No, PS5 games are region-free, meaning you can play games from other countries without issues.
12. How Much Is a PS5 in China?
The price of a PS5 in China can vary, with the PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive and the PS5 Digital Edition having different price points.
13. Is the Chinese Switch Region Locked?
Yes, Switch consoles sold in China are region-locked, unlike those sold in other regions which are not.
14. How Do I Fix Region-Locked Games?
Using a VPN can help access region-locked content by changing your IP address to appear as if you’re in a different region.
15. What Are the Different Regions for PS5?
Regions for PS5 and other consoles are typically categorized by geographic areas (e.g., Region 1 for the US, Region 2 for Europe, etc.), each with its own set of region-locked content, particularly for movies.