1030°

PS3 Firmware 4.20's Hidden Secret Is Web Browser Related

TSA: "Every time there's a firmware update for the PS3, the list of changes and fixes seems to skip a couple of features. With the latest system software - 4.20 - going live last night we've been looking to see what's new in there."

Read Full Story >>
thesixthaxis.com
sinncross4319d ago

its more user friendly, I will give Sony that.

Still need to update the whole browser though...

nukeitall4319d ago

LOL!

"Sony have finally removed the pop-up that asks you about plug-ins multiple times per session and in some cases multiple times per page."

but, but, but a browser has been available on PS3 all this time! If it only was useful and didn't crash every time I tried to use it and bug the shit out of me.

Even the Wii browser is better. The WII! Seriously, the WII!!!

gaden_malak4319d ago

No console browser is useful.

FunAndGun4319d ago

@ gaden_malak

I use Pandora on my PS3 all the time, it is very useful.

InactiveUser4319d ago (Edited 4319d ago )

Another 'hidden' change / possible improvement:

PMs now read out in full instead of just the title when you go into Received Messages.

kudakadere4319d ago

can that watch HD video o.O ?

tawak4319d ago

"Even the Wii browser is better. The WII! Seriously, the WII!!!"

- you got to be kidding me.

homer4319d ago

He's right. It loads much faster too. I don't know why the ps3's browser is so bad. I wish the rumors about chrome were true.

3GenGames4319d ago (Edited 4319d ago )

He is right, Opera on Wii beats the crap out of the PS3's browser, it has 10x better script execution and rendering at minimum. Until, that is, Sony adopts Chrome as its browser. Then it's over and there won't be any "better browser" controversy as nothing will be better...for a while.

akaakaaka4319d ago (Edited 4319d ago )

ps3 browser does not frezz, since long time ago.

you mr. trroll! "nukeitall" fail

MaxXAttaxX4319d ago (Edited 4319d ago )

Seriously, the Wii browser isn't much better. It's harder to navigate and a bit more limiting.

Shouldn't you be in more 360 related articles instead? I'm sure you'll find something useful to talk about.... maybe

nukeitall4319d ago (Edited 4319d ago )

@NathanExplosion:

I will do you the honor of a response. Enjoy!

"Seriously, the Wii browser isn't much better. It's harder to navigate and a bit more limiting."

The Wii browser doesn't crash and ask me gazillion times about a plug-in I already said no to.

The use of a Wii mote with the browser makes it very easy to navigate and the browser doesn't crash! Far easier than using a DualShock controller with a browser that crashes if you sneeze.

It is what it is, and the PS3 browser really sucks! It's not even worth having.

"Anybody wanna count how many Sony related articles 'nukeitall' has trolled so far?"

Are you angry I'm speaking the truth?

Looking at your comments dating back almost 4-years ago, it's clear, you are a Sony fanboy!

http://n4g.com/news/217615/...

http://n4g.com/news/216900/...

"Shouldn't you be in more 360 related articles instead?"

I like the 360, but it's Nintendo Wii U and PC where the shit is happening right now, so no not the 360!

MaxXAttaxX4319d ago (Edited 4319d ago )

The PS3's browser hasn't crashed on me in a long time. I honestly can't remember the last time it did. The plug-in thing was addressed.
It's been useful to me many times, so yeah, I think it's worth having.

And no, are you kidding? Using the Wii remote as a pointer is one of the most tiring things. It has nothing on a mouse or even analog sticks.
For example, Kirby's Epic Yarn was a fun game but being forced to use it a a pointer for the train sections sucked all the fun out of it. It's just annoying at times.

""it's Nintendo Wii U and PC where the shit is happening right now""

Riiiight, cause the Wii U has proven itself to be where it's at right now lol. Surprising, coming from someone who supports Kinect so much.
But anyway, if you really think so, then what are you doing here in the first place?

You try too hard. And it shows in all of your recent comments.

MysticStrummer4318d ago (Edited 4318d ago )

I'd say it's amazing you have so many bubbles, but considering the way this cesspool works I guess it's really not. I use the PS3 web browser literally all day long, and no it's not as terrible as you try to make it out to be. I have a new iMac sitting next to me and I still use my PS3 browser all day on the TV instead.

+ Show (9) more repliesLast reply 4318d ago
ziggurcat4318d ago (Edited 4318d ago )

while it may be nice to have for some people, i've been on record several times saying that i believe they should just get rid of the browser altogether.

yes, i know not everyone has a computer, but that browser is such a useless, inefficient piece of crap...

CaptainSheep4319d ago

That's a good thing. It gets really annoying when I'm asked about that over and over again. But I'm still waiting for a complete new browser.

WeskerChildReborned4319d ago

Don't count on it until the next gen Playstation come's out.

BlackTar1874319d ago

my x rated videos work great on it.

Telepot4319d ago

I was actually going to comment something like that, that it's only good use is for porn.

MaxXAttaxX4319d ago (Edited 4319d ago )

Considering how porn makes up like 90% of the internet, I'd say the PS3 browser does a good job LOL. I kid of course.

black9114319d ago

I was waiting for the Google Chrome Logo to appear on stage at Sony's E3 Conference.

sikbeta4319d ago

PS4 with 8GB of RAM confirmed! lol Chrome is nice, but it'd crash the s#*t out the system with only one tab XD hope PS4 can handle enough apps and gets its own version of different kinds of SW

3GenGames4319d ago (Edited 4319d ago )

Chrome will Crash? Apparently you've never heard the horror stories of FireFox memory leaks that will take down your whole system. Chrome runs tabs in about 100MB chunks each on my 4GB RAM x64 Win7 computer. Same ammount when running Ubuntu too. But when you run it on a computer with low RAM available the usage shrinks down to just a few MB per page. It only take 100MB RAM for speed, not necessity, and it lets it go when the OS starts taking chunks for other programs. One way Sony can work around that and give it about 100MB per page is to save the session for each tab on your HDD with the RAM it needs. That's not a wanted solution since it can take up lots of HDD, but it can work if they want it to.

Show all comments (86)
80°

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron - Coming Back for a New Generation

Originally launched in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch, so It's time to look back at the original.

jznrpg5h ago

Still have my ps3 copies. Bought it at launch and another one when I found it cheap and in perfect condition about 10 years ago. I wouldn’t buy it on Switch but if they made a PS5 version I would. I still have one of my PS3 Fats hooked up so good to go either way.

darthv725h ago

Id play it again on the switch. I wished my 360 version was bc but this is still a good way to play.

140°

Fallout 3's Reveal Led To Death Threats And Bethesda's First Security Guard

The artist behind Fallout 4’s Deathclaw reveals just how bad things got back when Bethesda took over the series

anast7h ago

People are stupid I get it. No one should feel unsafe,

But I think they need to talk about why they cut so many corners during the development process and why none of their games ever look current. And why they think all of this is okay while they charge full price.

LucasRuinedChildhood6h ago

As much as Bethesda deserve criticism, that's not really relevant to the reveal of Fallout 3 in 2007.

VenomUK3h ago

The default angle Kotaku always go for is to highlight the worst in gaming.

I would’ve focused on the creative.

gold_drake2h ago

there is no "but". the hell lol
you dont send death threats, period.

60°

Chatting Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered with Suda51

CGM Writes: While we were over at PAX East, we were able to sit down with Goichi Suda (Suda51) and talk about the upcoming remaster of Shadows of the Damned

Read Full Story >>
cgmagonline.com