Why do tech manufacturers region lock their devices?

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Like, why can’t my 3DS play Japanese games, or my DVD player won’t play discs from a different region

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Because different regions have different laws, and so different requirements are baked in to the configurations.

That’s the argument anyway. The real reason is that they’ve found they can make more money from regional exclusivity through sales and reduced technical support costs.

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