Why is there no Web Browser on PS5
Sony neglected to develop a web browser software for the PS5, in contrast to the PS4’s offering, which greatly simplified web browsing.
It seems a bit odd that a device like the PS5 doesn’t have an obvious web browser, right? Here’s the deal:
It’s hidden, not gone:
The PS5 does have a web browser, but Sony made it tricky to find. They haven’t really explained why, but there are a few theories:
1. Security concerns: Web browsers can sometimes be used to find vulnerabilities in a system’s software. By making the browser less accessible, Sony might be trying to make the PS5 more secure.
2. Focus on core features: Sony might want to keep the PS5 focused on gaming. They might feel a full-featured browser would distract from that and wouldn’t get much use.
3. Limited use on PS4: The PS4 had a web browser, but it wasn’t very popular. Sony might have decided it wasn’t worth the effort to develop a full browser for the PS5 if most people weren’t using it on the PS4.
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How to find it:
Even though it’s hidden, you can still access the PS5’s web browser. You’ll need to do it through a workaround, like:
Using the PlayStation Network status page: Go to Settings > Network > View PlayStation Network Status. This will open a page in the hidden browser.
Getting a link in a message: Have a friend send you a message with a link to a website. Clicking the link will open the browser.
Limitations:
The hidden browser is pretty basic. It doesn’t have all the features of a regular browser, like an address bar or bookmarks.
In the end, it seems like Sony decided that a fully-featured web browser wasn’t a priority for the PS5. They might change their minds in the future, but for now, you’ll have to use the workarounds if you want to browse the web on your console.
