Sony BDP-S3500 Region Free Blu-ray Player
- Region A, B and C Blu-ray, region free DVD
- Built-in NTSC/PAL converter
- 1080p upscaling, 1 HDMI port
- 100-240 Volt, 50/60 Hz for worldwide use
- 1.5 Pounds
- 1 Year warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A Sony Blu-ray player modified by the seller to play discs from any region on any TV. It tops out at Full HD, so it does not play Ultra HD discs.
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ASIN: B017MQ3IHGModel: BDP-S3500Category: Blu-ray Players
Overview
Sony built the base player, and the seller has permanently modified it to play Blu-ray discs from regions A, B and C and DVDs from any country. A built-in converter outputs NTSC or PAL video to suit the TV.
Collectors and expats with discs from several countries can play them all on one TV without swapping players. It is a seller modification of a Full HD player, so there is no Ultra HD disc playback.
Who it's for
Households with imported discs or moving between countries suit this player. Viewers with Ultra HD discs or no foreign media gain nothing from the modification.
Pros and cons
- Plays discs from any region
- NTSC and PAL conversion
- Modification survives firmware updates
- No 4K disc playback
- Only one HDMI output
- Warranty from the seller, not Sony
Performance notes
Picture quality on Full HD TVs comes from the upscaling of DVDs and native Blu-ray output. The region modification is in hardware, so updating firmware does not undo it, and the converter adjusts frame standards for the TV.
Specifications
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | BDP-S3500 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10 x 7.5 x 1.5 in |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Video Output Resolution | 1920x1080, upscaling |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power | 100-240 Volt, 50/60 Hz |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported Audio Format | Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, LPCM |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |
| Other details | |
| Media Type | Blu-ray Disc, DVD |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Analog Video Format | NTSC/PAL converter |
| Disc region | Blu-ray A, B, C; DVD region free |
Frequently asked questions
Will a firmware update remove the region free feature on this Sony player?
No. The listing says it is a permanent hardware modification, so firmware can be upgraded or reset without losing region free playback.
Does this Sony player play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs?
No. It outputs 1080p and upscales DVDs.
Does it play PAL DVDs on a US TV?
Yes, the built-in NTSC/PAL converter handles it.
How many HDMI outputs does this Sony player have?
One HDMI port, which connects to an HDTV or home theater system.