Playable discs
You can play PlayStation ® 4 format software on the PS4™
system. PlayStation ® format software, PlayStation ® 2 format
software, and PlayStation ® 3 format software cannot be
played.
Region codes
Depending on the disc, a region code that is based on the
geographic region where the disc is distributed may be
assigned. The PS4™ system can play discs marked with the
following region codes.
Notices
• Do not use the following discs. If you do, the system may be
damaged.
– 8 cm discs
– Non-circular discs, such as discs in the shape of a card,
star, or heart
– Discs that are cracked or deformed, or discs that have
been repaired.
• Some discs may not be playable due to scratches, dust, the
quality of recording, or the characteristics of the recording
device.
• If a device that is not compatible with the HDCP
(Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard is
connected to the system using an HDMI cable, video or
audio cannot be output from the system.
• System software update required to play Blu-ray Disc™ (BD)
and DVD video content. After system software update to
12
the latest version, broadband service required for one-time
authentication to view BD and DVD movies.
• In rare instances, BD and DVD may not operate properly
when played on the PS4™ system. This is primarily due to
variations in the manufacturing process or encoding of the
software.
System software
By updating the system software of the PS4™ system, you
can enjoy additional features and enhanced security. Always
update to the latest version.
If you cannot update over the Internet, you can use a game
disc or USB storage device instead. For details, visit the
update site (
back cover).