Rumor: Internet Explorer coming to Xbox 360
After six years on the market, is Microsoft ready to start playing catchup with the other consoles and offer an internet browser?
In spite of Microsoft having its own internet browser, the Xbox 360 is the only home console that does not feature an internet browser. The PS3 browser recently received a drastic update, and Opera on Wii has always been surprisingly reliable. Even the 3DS and Vita have internet browsers. After six years on the market, is Microsoft ready to start playing catchup?
According to The Verge--who correctly predicted Microsoft's plan for the $99 subsidized Xbox--Microsoft is currently testing "a modified version of Internet Explorer 9" for console use. Kinect support is deeply integrated into the experience, as is Bing voice search.
The report doesn't offer a launch date, but notes that Microsoft is likely to announce something by the time E3 rolls around next month.
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After six years on the market, is Microsoft ready to start playing catchup with the other consoles and offer an internet browser?-
Haha, get ready for viruses and security patches... repeat.
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This would be cool. I actually use the shitty PS3 web browser on a regular basis.
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Hey, an easy way to boost their user numbers!
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Finally, although Console web browsers arn't all that easy to use. I hope the Kinect understands Shacknews.com. :)
Ooooh better yet maybe Watching videos on youtube will be easier than it is on the app. -
If they thought they had a problem with hacked accounts now...
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I wonder what prompted them to decide to finally add console web browser after all this time. I am betting it has something to do with a kinect dashboard update.
I really doubt this will even support extensions/plugins or even flash. It might support silverlight considering that is a microsoft technology but even that is a stretch. -
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Do Sony do this with the PS3?
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