Did you know that the PS5 contains a secret browser to access the internet? Most of us know that the PS5 is the last gaming console released by Sony four years ago. As it was meant to play games, the creators did not focus much on the web browsing feature. However, it seems there is, after all, a secret browser that can be used to surf the web with limited functionality. Read on, to discover more about Sony Playstation 5’s inbuilt browser.
The PS5 browser is a feature that was not meant to be used by gamers and hence it was never fully developed. After using this browser, we found that it displays websites with text but develops glitches when you try to play video and audio on these pages. There are many restrictions and limitations but can be used to get cheat codes and walkthroughs of a game.
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How To Access The Web Browser on PS5?
- Select the Cog or Gear wheel icon in the top right corner to access the PS5 Settings.
- Next, choose User and Accounts from the Settings menu.
- Scroll down in the left panel to Linked Services.
- Choose YouTube from the right section.
- Note – If you have linked your PS5 with a YouTube account before then you have to unlink it before you move to the next step.
- Select the Link button.
- On the next page, choose the Use Browser button in the right bottom corner.
- The Google sign-in page will appear where you have to select Terms.
- Now, scroll down to reach the bottom of this page where you have to choose Google in the footer.
- You will now be redirected to Google Search.
- You can now surf the web and open any website. But it does struggle with playing videos on the page.
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Editor’s Tip – You can delete the cookies for the PS5 web browser by accessing Settings > System > Web Browser.
What Are The Limitations Of The PS5 Web Browser?
PS5 web browser allows you to access a web browser on your TV. This feature is important only if your TV does not contain apps for the internet browser. Here are a few features missing from this browser.
- There are no Tabs available which means users cannot access multiple websites at the same time.
- The PS5 web browser does not contain an address bar which means you cannot type in the website URL to access the page but rather will have to search it using Google Search.
- The web browser on PS5 does not allow users to bookmark the websites for future use.
- Some users have also complained about video playback issues when browsing websites using PS5.
- You have to follow a few steps including unlinking your YouTube account every time you want to access the PS5 browser.
To summarize, we are all equipped with a smartphone at all times. And using your phone to access the internet would be considered a better way than using the PS5 web browser. The PS5 browser may prove useful if you have clamped on your VR headset and do not want to remove it while looking for a game trick, cheat code, or a walkthrough.
Are You Able To Access The Web Browser On Your PS5?
Most gamers are surprised as the web browser was easily accessible on PS4. It seems that this feature has been downgraded on PS5. We are not sure what the creative minds at Sony were thinking when they decided to under-develop the browser feature. Anyway using the onscreen keyboard to use the browser is also very difficult and we would rather use the smartphone or laptop to access the internet.
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