Question about the Deluxe version

Navigator857 · 03-12-07, 06:52 PM

Sorry if this is covered elsewhere as I did do a search to find it. I just ordered the Deluxe version of Silent Hunter 4 from the British site since I could not find it on the US site. My question is, will I be able to play this copy here in the US or will I have problems with it being ordered from overseas. (Feel so stupid for asking this). I've never ordered a game from overseas.

Boris · 03-12-07, 07:24 PM

Nah, you should be right mate. PC software isn't region encoded like DVDs are, so you should be sweet.

Navigator857 · 03-12-07, 07:27 PM

Thanks Boris. I went and rechecked the site that deducted my payment, and saw this under the description...

GAME & GAME MANUAL IN ENGLISH - SPANISH AND FRENCH SUBTITLES AVAILABLE

Don’t wait any longer!
Only 437 units left
[updated on March, 8th - 8:00pm]

Man I can't wait!!!!

Boris · 03-12-07, 07:30 PM

Yeah, I ordered one too.

Interesting, I was actually just wondering how many were left. Should almost be all gone by now.

flintlock · 03-12-07, 08:16 PM

It's a non issue for the game DVD, though keep in mind the DVD documentary included with the Deluxe Edition is Region 2, not Region 1 (used by Canada, the US and US territories).

Boris · 03-12-07, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by flintlock

It's a non issue for the game DVD, though keep in mind the DVD documentary included with the Deluxe Edition is Region 2, not Region 1 (used by Canada, the US and US territories).

Yeah, good point... but there's always ways to get around that.

Navigator857 · 03-12-07, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Boris

Yeah, good point... but there's always ways to get around that.

Hmmm, do tell?

GSpector · 03-12-07, 11:48 PM

Just remember when Commanding your Subs in the British version, try to stay on the Left Side so you don't run into the U.S. subs on the Right side.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Boris · 03-13-07, 05:48 AM

[quote=Navigator857]

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Originally Posted by Boris
Yeah, good point... but there's always ways to get around that.[/quote

Hmmm, do tell?

Most DVD players have a factory region unlock/change code, which is a simply keyed in through the remote control. Unlock codes for the vast majority of DVD players are freely availabe online.

As for PC DVD drives, the region can be changed a limited number of times only. But software like DVD genie, or DVD region free may work to get around that. Otherwise, flashing the DVD drive firmware will reset the region settings, which can be done indefinitely and isn't difficult to do. Region free firmware is also freely available for most drives, which will unlock the drive for good.

stuntcow · 03-13-07, 10:38 AM

I ordered one too. Had to have all the goodies. As well as 2 other copies since I do have 2 machines that will easily run it and still have one as a spare. Does that make me mental?:hmm:

FIREWALL · 03-13-07, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stuntcow

I ordered one too. Had to have all the goodies. As well as 2 other copies since I do have 2 machines that will easily run it and still have one as a spare. Does that make me mental?:hmm:

Make's you sound wealthy.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I ordered 2 of the Super Duper Editions myself.:p

Von Hinten · 03-13-07, 03:41 PM

I ordered two Deluxe copies too, but I'll have to give away one to my friend no more than 3.2 seconds after I receive it or otherwise I'm sure I'll end up being his first primary target in SHIV.

03-12-07, 06:52 PM	#1
Navigator857 CTR2 Jack Frost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Still on Bridge aboard the USS Iowa BB61 Posts: 213 Downloads: 322 Uploads: 0	Question about the Deluxe version Sorry if this is covered elsewhere as I did do a search to find it. I just ordered the Deluxe version of Silent Hunter 4 from the British site since I could not find it on the US site. My question is, will I be able to play this copy here in the US or will I have problems with it being ordered from overseas. (Feel so stupid for asking this). I've never ordered a game from overseas. __________________ "Freedom is not owed, it is bestowed upon those who earn it!" by....ME / QM3 Jack Frost, USS IOWA BB61 - Precom 1983 - 1987 / CTR2 Jack Frost - NSGA Northwest Chesapeake, VA. 1987 - 1994!

03-12-07, 07:27 PM	#3
Navigator857 CTR2 Jack Frost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Still on Bridge aboard the USS Iowa BB61 Posts: 213 Downloads: 322 Uploads: 0	Thanks Boris. I went and rechecked the site that deducted my payment, and saw this under the description... GAME & GAME MANUAL IN ENGLISH - SPANISH AND FRENCH SUBTITLES AVAILABLE Don’t wait any longer! Only 437 units left [updated on March, 8th - 8:00pm] Man I can't wait!!!! __________________ "Freedom is not owed, it is bestowed upon those who earn it!" by....ME / QM3 Jack Frost, USS IOWA BB61 - Precom 1983 - 1987 / CTR2 Jack Frost - NSGA Northwest Chesapeake, VA. 1987 - 1994!

03-12-07, 11:48 PM	#8
GSpector Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Just remember when Commanding your Subs in the British version, try to stay on the Left Side so you don't run into the U.S. subs on the Right side. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: __________________ Specter

03-13-07, 10:38 AM	#10
stuntcow Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 113 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I ordered one too. Had to have all the goodies. As well as 2 other copies since I do have 2 machines that will easily run it and still have one as a spare. Does that make me mental?:hmm: __________________ U.S.S. Harder "Hit'em Harder" "How long can you tread water?"

03-13-07, 03:41 PM	#12
Von Hinten Commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 466 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	I ordered two Deluxe copies too, but I'll have to give away one to my friend no more than 3.2 seconds after I receive it or otherwise I'm sure I'll end up being his first primary target in SHIV. __________________ Regardz, Von Hinten UC3 Nautilus' engineer for 45 minutes!

03-12-07, 07:24 PM	#2
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Nah, you should be right mate. PC software isn't region encoded like DVDs are, so you should be sweet.

03-12-07, 07:30 PM	#4
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Yeah, I ordered one too. Interesting, I was actually just wondering how many were left. Should almost be all gone by now.

03-12-07, 08:16 PM	#5
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's a non issue for the game DVD, though keep in mind the DVD documentary included with the Deluxe Edition is Region 2, not Region 1 (used by Canada, the US and US territories).