for dvds - can you tell me what the different regions mean?

[babydoll46deborah]

I am wanting to buy some dvds but I notice that some of the international sellers have regions listed with the dvds. Does anyone know what this means?

[heidilynn0_3]

This link explains regions. Canada is region 1 , format ntsc North America. Check your playere..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_region_code

[ok_so_im_50]

I did a google search for dvd regions and got this as well as other links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_region_code

[ok_so_im_50]

LOL. Ignore my post. I didn't realize Heidi beat me to it.