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Xbox 360 doesn't have an internet browser because MS can't secure IE

Insider claims there is no browser on Xbox 360 because MS can't secure IE. They are also reportedly too concerned to use another browser because it would be like 'losing face'.

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Why o why5712d ago (Edited 5712d ago )

with a browser MS couldn't make gold members feel like they're getting a greater service as facebook, twitter last fm etc would be accessible through one FOR FREE unless of course you have to be a gold member to receive the browser...lol

JustSomeLogic5712d ago

And it still didn't have a web browser. I'm sure they could have made the browser gold exclusive if they really wanted to do what you're saying they did.
Unless of course I'm mistaken and X360's used to have web browsers and microsoft removed that feature thru a firmware so that they can profit from it later.
But that would be just Backwards and not very Compatible to their strategy of adding features and not removing them

AKissFromDaddy5712d ago

X360 never had and probably never will have a web browser because it is the most closed console this generation.

Red_Orange_Juice5712d ago

MS would disable Internet Explorer for gold subscriber.

MorganX5712d ago

R U Serious? You know what, you win.

FanboysWillHateMe5712d ago (Edited 5712d ago )

Even if the Xbox had an internet browser, we'd still stick with our computers. I mean, it's cool that the PS3 has one I guess, but let's be real here...it's not the lifesaver that some people make it out to be.

imvix5712d ago

All of us know Microsoft is a business. Why would they want to give people internet access?

They want people to buy Windows. If people could access internet via the Xbox, that might compromise some of their Windows sales. Dont think Microsoft would ever want any of that.

8-bit5712d ago

I love that the PS3 has a web browser... I use it to pull up Pandora and listen to internet radio. I can youtube videos on my TV for friends to watch together without crowding around a tiny laptop screen. I can check facebook or twitter when my Girl is using the laptop. I can browse and download PS3 themes for FREE. I can play flash games, google search, download pictures to my PS3 HDD to message to friends.

Don't act like since you don't use the PS3 browser that none of us do..

ChineseDemocracy5712d ago

I'd rather have no browser at all than use IE haha. Firefox/Chrome/Safari ftw!

nix5712d ago

it is a lifesaver for me... i browse at home using PS3 browser n i just typed this using it.

CimmerianDrake5712d ago

I see what you did there. Apparently your stealth troll was successful because no one touched on your dig at Sony.

Weaksauce11385712d ago

The PS3 web browser is only slightly above Other OS in terms of needed and actually used. I guess its important if your stealing wifi and don't own an adequate computer.

darthv725712d ago

They dont want an internet browser on the 360 because it would undermine their efforts on the PC. That is the platform that the browser was crafted for that is the one they will continue to support first and foremost.

MS did at one time have an internet tv service but it failed. MS could revive it for the 360 but they wont. Lets just let this rest until next gen. Perhaps then will be proper mouse/kb support and a browser if they so choose.

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Brklynty15712d ago

They dont have one because they didnt think about it at first and because if they did there would be no need for FB and Twitter apps.

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ghostgaming5712d ago

Just sad - even the Wii with its online system not great has a browser

8-bit5712d ago

wii's Opera browser is actually pretty good too. I had no problems with it

crzyjackbauer5712d ago

You probably have no pc or just use your mom's computer

DiRtY5712d ago

Yeah and it still leads the market.

I am using FF right now and it is my browser of choice, but IE is not as bad as people make it look. The porn... ehhh private mode on IE works better than the private mode on FF IMO. FF has more advantages though.

number475712d ago

its bundled with windows.

lucifon5712d ago

Have to agree with Dirty. IE9 is actually really really nice too, i've been using it all the time since the beta hit.

Gawdl3y5712d ago

You know, Microsoft is touting IE9 as the second coming, saying it's going to be fully standards-compatible and compliant. I call BS. Microsoft has never managed to make IE standards compliant. Web developers like me have had to write extra code for IE for years. And what's even worse is the web developers who give up on the other browsers all together and code specifically for IE. IE needs to die.

dredgewalker5712d ago

Not me, I started using Chrome and I like it even more than Firefox, but that's personal preference.

elmaton985712d ago

your right nothing can beat Google Chrome not even opera nor ff. Hmm I wonder when the PS3 will include GC as a default browser

Brklynty15712d ago

I am a chrome user though ive switched to Opera idk i just find it neat but chrome is always my browser of choice.

nikoado5712d ago

Chrome for me.

Every time I use IE8 and then try to exit it, the program crashes and I have to hit ctl+alt+del. I don't know if that's a glitch or just an issue with my computer or something.

Chrome is fine for me. The only niggling issue I have with chrome is that they keep changing the layout every month or so.

Gawdl3y5712d ago

The layout has only changed two or three times in the past two years.

PopEmUp5712d ago

Chrome in my oppinion is better than both FF and IE, it faster and smoother imo

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swat5712d ago

Xbox 360 have browser u dumbs in WMC

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