How to Use the PS5 Web Browser
You will need to create a Twitter account before you can use the PS5 browser. Once you’ve done that, follow these steps to access the web:
PS5 Web Browser Features
There’s no way to enter URLs in the PS5 web browser; however, you can follow any link in a tweet or profile description by selecting it. If the website you want to visit has a Twitter account, use the Twitter search bar to find its profile page, then look for a link in the profile description. The PS5 browser boasts a few useful features and several limitations:
The PS5 browser displays most text and pictures on websites.You can watch videos on sites like Twitch and YoutTube, but you can’t view them in fullscreen mode.Multimedia such as web-based games and other interactive content may work if it’s coded in HTML and Javascript; Flash isn’t supported.Some web apps like Slack work with limited functionality.Music streaming services such as Spotify will load in the web browser, but they won’t play music.
What Web Browser Does PS5 Use?
The PS5 web browser does not have an official name because it is not an advertised feature. There’s no way to access the web without going through Twitter. While there is a section for web browser settings in the PS5 system settings, the options don’t seem to affect the actual browser.
