The official line from Sony is that the PlayStation 5 doesn’t have a web browser, but if you know where to look then you’ll know that’s not true. When linking a Twitter account in Settings > Users and Accounts > Link with Other Services, if you back out of the authorisation process then login to your account, you’ll see your traditional Twitter feed.
From here, you can click on any link and browse the web like normal. The caveat is that the Japanese giant has blocked off the address bar, so this isn’t the most convenient method of scoping out the Internet. Nevertheless, it proves that there really is a working browser included with the console, it’s just hidden for the time being.
Sony may be worried about security concerns here, so don’t be surprised if it patches up this exploit we’ve uncovered. To be fair, based on our limited experience thus far, the web browser seems decent enough, loading pages quickly and displaying them as intended – even complicated ones with large interactive elements.
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Backdoor-ing your way into a feature Sony disabled in an unstable OS that corrupts itself seems like a very unwise idea.
@Mega-Gazz All good my end!
@get2sammyb Fair enough, I’m just saying don’t poke sleeping bears
I think that this way to access the internet is similar to the Switch, but I don't use Console Browsers ever. They S U C K.
Shame about the web browser not being accessible properly. I’ve rarely used it in the past, but with Picture in Picture a possibility now it might be actually useful if I’m doing something mindless.
I'd rather not mess with the PTB's and would rather wait for a update that would allow a browser app.
No Browser u must b joking how am I going 2 watch my daily view of porn dam u sony looks like I will b using my imagination from now on 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@Candayman313 if you wanted to use your imagination what's the point in 4k hdr with 3d audio, amirite?
Maybe they just don't want people playing xCloud games on PlayStation? 🤔
@theheadofabroom I havent got a 4k tv ive got a Samsung 8k qled tv with filters that upscale 2 8k and b4 u say it yes it has got a 2.1 hdmi socket im ps5 ready ive already got the pulse 3d headset and ive already got spiderman ultimate the new ac planet coaster and ive just ordered sack boy im in2 my tech and I go 4 the best
@deathaxe y do I need a laptop when my phone does 90% of what a laptop does and 2 b honest does things a laptop cant do and as 4 a tablet y would i need 1 with a small screen when I can watch it on a 65" thats 8k tv and b4 u say it I have a phone that has a screen for on the move 2 me tablets and laptops are worthless no point
Nice trick, but will be patched soon I imagine as console web browsers can used as a security breach to the system OS.
There is literally a web browsing settings in the PS5 menu. I think it's coming, I'd just be patient.
Plus we know what you guys want a browser for...Shame on you '-)
Hell, the web browser and using PS4 controllers is mentioned in the systems settings even though it’s been reported otherwise.
I did a similar thing with a terminal at the local BP garage, got out of the in-house pages via a few clicks and escaped into the interverse
The only time I use the web browser on PS4 is with the 'Search Internet' feature for trophies. I find it very convenient to get help with a trophy in just a few clicks and on the same screen I'm playing on. I doubt this will ever be on PS5 since this would compete with the new Game Help feature, which by the way is of no help to non-Plus subscribers like myself.
@theheadofabroom If humans can't use your imagination, what's the point of making video games?
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