Kinda sucks but oh well. I'm just looking forward to the games. It is 2017 though nintendo...hopefully they add one in an update which im sure they will. There is the hacking scene that have used the browsers for exploits, maybe thats why?

Unless they have a solution for connecting to public wifi spots that require a browser login, it's a big problem considering the portability push.

It's not the web browser that's the problem, it's the combination of things no there say one that makes the switch a problem. It's definitely rushed to market.

It's not a problem at all, in fact nintendo has a solution for that. just as you will use your phone for voice chat and matchmaking, they also said its more convenient to use an app on your smartphone for web browsing! You can also use this feature for watching Netflix or Hulu!

Its portable device and should have all portable features as web and social media.

Yeah this is kinda weird. I would prefer a real browser like Chrome, but a browser in general is needed unless they will have a hotspot app or something.

But seriously, why not partner with Google or something to get a version of Chrome. Its not like there aren't versions running on an ARM cpu!

well, the wii u can be softmoded easily through the web brwoser, so it might be because of this. Either way, doesn't matter to me, i use my pc for web browsing or my phone when i'm on the go. Heck i have all consoles and i only used the web browser out of curiosity to see how fast it goes on each one, but still sticked with the pc.

They rush the system....it will Come later.In the long run i think it will be a solid system.

No, you already have to use your phone or tablet to do things online. Just use that.

Considering everything else it's lacking, the web browser would be the least of my worries.

it's not if you only use your Switch docked. It' sa problem if you want to use it as a tablet. The console is a dead weight as soon as you are not in the mood to play.

Yes, it is. If I am taking the Switch out and about with me. Would be nice to pop over onto N4G and get my daily fix, if not, I'll have to keep busting out my phone.

"The Nintendo Switch is lacking a web browser  —  is that a problem?"

It is if you want to browse the web with it, otherwise no.

the system is obviously getting rushed to hit the shelves by march. sure, its good that the focus is gaming, but having things like a web browser is a standard on systems nowadays. same with apps like netflix. im sure these things will get added in overtime.

I think most people would want custom wallpapers before they would want a web browser on they're consoles, somethin a phone and a pc does faster.

Who surfs the web with a bloody d-pad anyways ?

Well....I was thinking of selling my tablet if switch provided that basic functionality. Oh well. Wasted opportunity, imo.

I couldn't give a rats ass about web browser, I'll be playing zelda not surfing the bloody Internet.
I haven't spent £279 plus on a console to use web browser. Will use iPad for that, that's all it's good for lol.

Of course it should .... Everything else does... Maybe you will need to use your phone as you do for voice chat ... Maybe Nintendo will give you all a carrier pigeon each so you can communicate past a shout. In case you loose your phone.

Got bigger problems to worry about. The lack of a web browser probably gives it a better battery life boost....ya never kno with Nintendo

The Wii U browser was the best thing about the Wii U.

It should and it is getting one just to be clear. It won't be available at launch though. With a low battery life on the go, I'd rather just stick to games and use my phone for web browsing.

Wow, another article justifying the lack of features on a Nintendo system. It's like me trying to justify my empty fridge saying that maybe my guests won't be hungry/thirsty, they're just coming to my home to play games, and play games only. If they wanted to eat/drink something they should have stopped at a 7eleven on their way to my home.

I understand that not everyone will use the web browser on a daily basis (or ever) on the Switch, but I know there are many who do use it on their consoles. I used it a lot on my Wii and PS3, and I still use it a lot (if not even more) on my PS4.

Having more options/features is always better, even it those won't be used by everyone.

I remember reading articles justifying why the N64 will be ok with cartridges, or why the Wii didn't need HD graphics, etc. But Nintendo's narrow minded omissions always end up hurting their consoles, and people shouldn't be looking for ways to justify Nintendo's lack of vision.

No, its hardly ever used on other consoles and this device is not meant to replace a Smart Phone, tablet, and or a laptop. Plus if you ever used a console web browser you know how limited and poorly they are for surfing the web.

Future update maybe? I guess they'll roll out more goodies if it sells well..

So much for me playing online in Starbucks ...

"The Nintendo Switch is lacking a web browser  —  is that a problem?"

It would be for anyone who wants to look at pron on their big-screen television...

No need for them.

but also a security feature for them

other meaning your not hacking this system to run home-brew roms on it
yet

THE SWITCH = NO ADULT WEBSITES

I'm more concerned about the lack of games at launch, I've got a switch preordered but am not sure it will get much use compared to my ps4/xbone

Seeing Sony launch their slim at $250 is brilliant! Now it will be $50 less than the Switch with exclusives like Yakuza, Nioh, Horizon, Nier and P5 all releasing now!

Tough competition! Oh and it has a web browser!

Tell me again how the multiplatform strategy was supposed to fix everything. Look at your results and compare them to Nintendo, which keeps thriving with exclusives. Your loyal fans are gone. And let’s not forget the pile of IPs you purchased only to let them rot.

The worst thing is this is down from last years numbers/expectations which was down from the previous years numbers/expectations. You think about how long “down” has been a consistent part of the communication and you realize those subscriptions are what’s holding that boat together. The price cut of gamespass is still a price raise in a string of price raises. They are trying to use players to offset the missing revenue. Now call of duty is out of gamespass, which is literally WHY they bought the company. To draw people to the subscription. They realized they missed a boatload of money and that wasn’t sustainable. Now you pay for it like you would have if they never bought the company… so why buy the company? Mind you those billions still need to be paid back. Yeah it gives you a chance to say we make the biggest FPS… but the internal conversations must be brutal at high level on topics that really matter. Like revenue. Profitability. And ROI for the shopping spree.

Is this like the 10th quarter in a row they're down 33% on hardware how is that even mathematically possible. You would think their mediocrity would Plateau