How do I view a DVD that says it cannot play in this region?

[dolldiva-21]

How can I view a DVD of an Asian movie on my DVD player?    It says it cannot be played in this region.

There has to be a way of viewing it.  Why does it say that?

[glorybells]

DVD’s are formatted for different regions around the world.  They can only be viewed with the dvd player that matches the format of the dvd itself.  You would have to find a player that matches the format of the dvd.

[rock.star]

Different regions have different formats for their TVs and DVD.  The US is region ,I believe Asia is region 3.

[gosimus]

@dolldiva-21 

< There has to be a way of viewing it. >    

You need a DVD player rated Region Zero, or they might call it Non-Region.  They aren't limited to playing a single region of DVD; they'll play any DVD.  I have one that I bought right here on eBay.  It was $79 but that was a long time ago so they're probably higher now.  Learn more at  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_region_code