Official Response from Google Regarding PS3 Chrome

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dangert125510d ago

Doubt it would work like chrome does on a pc but i do think it would be better then the current browser =/ and that article was great don't think the google reps would release so much info...i kid i kid

Army_of_Darkness5510d ago

I hope we do get chrome cause I don't really like our current web browser.

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dangert125510d ago

I'd prefer a rockmelt version for the ps3 2bf

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norman295510d ago

Just aslong as the flash dont keep crashing in it im fine with it :|

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Anarki5510d ago

This doesn't brush anything off. I think it will probablyh be shown at e3 or something? idk.

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fishd5509d ago

Opera for teh win !

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Pixelated_Army5509d ago

The original story that reported the rumor just update the article to include this

MaxXAttaxX5509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

Google could just as easily say "No it's not true. Not happening. We haven't had any deals with Sony."

But instead of "no" we got a "not announcing anything at this time" type of answer. Which usually means "yes".
And if Google is not announcing anything, then more than likely it's Sony who's going to be the one announcing it (E3?).

We just have to wait for the time to come.

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HolyOrangeCows5509d ago

"I'm afraid we have nothing to announce at this time."

Very much sounds like a "We aren't supposed to tell you yet" sort of response.

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RedDragan5509d ago

Would still prefer google created an email manager for the PS3. Can't complain about Chrome though but I am on the bench of validity of this coming to PS3.

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Reibooi5510d ago

I would bet it's happening. The fact that they said nothing to announce at this time instead of a flat out no is quite telling. Almost anytime a company gives that response it ends up being a yes but we can't talk right now.

If it is indeed true I would bet we will hear about it at E3.

Solans Scott5509d ago

I agree.

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VenomCarnage895509d ago

but at the same time thats the same exact logic that kept peoples hopes up so high for Cross Game Chat to be released in every new firmware, Sony never said "no" and people latched onto that.

I would lovvveee for Chrome to come to PS3, absolutely love it, but I'll be waiting patiently for it because it will probably be awhile.

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HappyGaming5509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

I don't know about Google but Sony always says... we have nothing to announce at this time, regardless of what it is. That way people can't use the logic to work it out.

Basically if they said no a couple of times we would know that unless they said no it meant "we are working on an arrangement now" or yes.

nsnsmj5510d ago (Edited 5510d ago )

Same here. I used to use Firefox all the time, but then chrome was released, and now it's basically all I use. I think it would be great to have it on PS3.

Unfortunately though, if this turns out to be true, I won't be able to use it. My PS3 just got the YLOD yesterday morning while playing LBP2 (which is still stuck inside)....*cries profusely*

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gaffyh5509d ago

Try this. Whilst PS3 is off (from switch at the back), press and hold the eject button, then flick the switch on from the back (and keep holding the eject button). It may or may not work, but worth a try. Other option is open it up yourself and take the disc out manually.

siLENTEsKI5509d ago

And if nothing works, at least Sony lowered the repair price. Went from $149 + $30 shipping, down to $129 shipping included. Got my original 60gig version getting back to me in a couple days.

Jamegohanssj55509d ago

AWESOME CAN FINALLY DOWNLOAD PORN!

TGSI

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HappyGaming5509d ago

you could do that before...

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Jamegohanssj55509d ago

Not the way I wanted to.

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sinncross5509d ago

I would love to see Chrome on both PS3 and NGP

:)

the_best_player5509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

Opera runs well and would be best for PS3.
Wii has it

KDubyah5509d ago

Whats so good about Google Chrome if you don't mind me asking ..
I use Firefox (you ever used it?) and I think it's a good browser.
Much better than that shoddy Internet Explorer, if you ask me.

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HappyGaming5509d ago

Almost everyone on here used Firefox before but almost everyone on here switched to Google Chrome...

I was like you at first I even downloaded Chrome and uninstalled it cause I liked FF but trust me once you get used to it it is just faster and simpler.

Especially with a few extensions for the download manager.

ComboBreaker5509d ago

but right now, it's missing my favorite extensions from Firefox.

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KDubyah5509d ago

Don't know why I got disagrees. =P lol.
But, I've just never got around to trying it.
I'll prolly give it a go when I get my new computer.

Thanks for not being a douche about it (like most on this site, woulda).

@ComboBreaker - What extension would that be?

Bubbles, to the two of yah.

Redempteur5509d ago

the problem with firefox is how badly it maintained speed with or without extensions across the various version available.

Other than that both are pretty much the same ( without extensions)

ComboBreaker5508d ago

Easy YouTube Downloader
Grab-n-Go
ScrapBook
Download Statusbar
NoScript

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miyamoto5509d ago

if this happens then more PS3s will be used more than ever

TheFreak5509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

I want Opera not google chrome, but I guess this is better than the shitty browser the ps3 has now. People try Opera it's the best browser available no doubt.

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Rayansaki5509d ago

Opera is the best unmodified browser, so it wouldn't be a bad fit for the ps3. Chrome and Firefox rise high above Opera on the PC with the use of addons tho.

For me, without addons:

Opera>Chrome>Firefox

After you tune it:

Firefox>Chrome>Opera

Candlestickmaker5509d ago

Opera is coming to Sony Bravias, so Opera is a good bet.

tman6925509d ago

Love how this turned in to a browser debate... vv

Viper75509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

Using Chrome as well, can't wait to check out the upcoming chromium laptops.

As for the news is question.

Sony seems to be in pretty good terms with Google lately. Seeing how they are putting android to their xperia phones and upcoming tablets I don't see that this would be impossible.

Google seems to be expanding their products and services rapidly to all sorts of devices. This makes Sony with all their home entertainment devices invaluable ally when trying to spread Google to as many platforms as possible.

I doubt they'll release Chrome to Ps3 tough, NGP and Ps4 would seem far better choices as Ps3 is already getting a bit old.

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likedamaster5509d ago

Please, it's just a rumor. Let it go.

Besides, who uses that horrible browser on the ps3 anyway? I'd rather stick needles in my eyeballs.

WitWolfy5509d ago

you read my mind dude

frostypants5509d ago

Um...that's the whole point. The browser on the PS3 is horrible, so people want a good one. You just stated exactly why this is a good idea.

frostypants5509d ago

I'd be so happy if either the PS3 or 360 (ideally both) got a good browser. The PS3 has a browser but it's a clunky unreliable memory-leaking mess.

If I could reliably browse on my PS3, with full RELIABLE Flash support, my PC could get some rest.

gedapeleda5509d ago

Well I was hoping for a clearer answer but got the usual i have nothing to comment this time bla bla bla,LIAR!!!

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kyl2775510d ago (Edited 5510d ago )

I'd rather have IE9 than Chrome on my desktop. For my laptop I use FF. I do occasionally use chrome.

So I'd rather have FF on my PS3.

telekineticmantis5510d ago

I like FFVII...JK lol (sorry had to do it)

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Eamon5509d ago

LOL!! I honestly thought he was referring to Final Fantasy for a moment too.

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Ocelot5255510d ago (Edited 5510d ago )

chrome vs IE & ff:

-Faster javascript
-faster page loading
-much more stable
-follows 99.9% the W3C guidelines
-animated tab control
-more secure
-boots faster
-integrated flash, no need for separate download and update
-integrated 'firebug'
- integrated PDF reader, no need for separate download and update
-background-updater
-the best html5 support
-the best CSS 3.0 support

I advise you to reconsider

creamydingle5510d ago (Edited 5510d ago )

At Ocelot525

Question before i change from ff does chrome have Adblock plus or something like it?

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kyl2775510d ago (Edited 5510d ago )

Flash is only needed to be installed once, I can manage that
IE9 loads faster than Chrome on my PC
A PDF reader is no reason to change browser
Page loading is fast enough for me
Firefox is secure enough with No Script and adblock
I have no need for HTML5 at the moment
Animated tab control is not a valid reason to switch

None of your reasons are strong enough to make me change back to chrome as my main browser, it's good but I prefer IE9 and FF.

IE9 has pinned sites which I love.
Firefox has more and better add ons.
Firefox does syncing better.
Firefox does bookmarks MUCH better.
Having a seperate search bar means I'm not flooded with tons of search recommendations and instead i see past visited sites.

Chrome uses google too much. In FF if i typed N4G and pressed enter I come to N4g, do the same on chrome and I get a needless google search of N4g.

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Ocelot5255510d ago (Edited 5510d ago )

@creamydingle

yes:

https://chrome.google.com/e...

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creamydingle5510d ago

sweet thanks ocelot525 ill give chrome a try

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just_looken5509d ago

i advise to lookup gmail spyware google keylog google desktop security issue etc google has 2 much privacy issues

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gamingdroid5509d ago

Yeah, I don't trust Google when it comes to my privacy.

However, I use all 3 browsers: IE, FF and Chrome. Chrome seems most resource efficient, while IE has the sleekest interface and FF has the most features.

Pick your poison, but I don't limit myself to anyone particular.

MisterAV5509d ago

firefox is completely customizable, chrome no.
Chrome has much simpler extension, preventing a good adblock because google earn on ads.
Also on speed it's only some ms ahead of FF 4.0 and it doesn't have full HW support. And background updater means background services on PC, no thanks...

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Frenza5509d ago

Well, chrome is the only browser that sends information to it´s devs without you knowing it..

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Finger-Eater5509d ago

Actually the new Firefox 4 that just came out is a hell of alot faster.

Kyur4ThePain5509d ago

@vstep....well, now that you told everyone, that's no longer true, now is it?

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gamingdroid5509d ago

"Well, chrome is the only browser that sends information to it´s devs without you knowing it.. "

Really?

Can you provide a source? I couldn't find anything specific about this with ironically a Google search.

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Theonetheonly5509d ago

I can vouch for vstep chrome sends info a lot of places without you knowing it. google has ties to cia and nsa, google (ironically) "google cia" see what comes up. been floating around for awhile now.

on another note
firefox just stamped the pants off my IE9 which is hadware accelerated but firefox takes the cake it does 1080p 3d graphics at 60fps in browser using html5 and other extensions much better than ie9s 1000 2d fish its all in the firefox test drive area.

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Peaceful_Jelly5509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

Chrome is really good but it eats lots of system ram. And when I say a lot the amount it's pretty crazy. You can always Google it if you don't believe me cus I've seen lots of people saying that FF uses more ram and that is a lie. From all the browser Chrome uses the most amount of ram and FF uses the least amount of ram.

Chrome use a lot of ram cus everything is sandboxed for security reasons.

"Firefox 4 was the champ, utilizing the least amount of memory (148,020 kb) during the test. IE9 followed with 205,616 kb used. Chrome required the most memory (390,532 kb) to complete this task." http://www.huffingtonpost.c...

Look at that, Chrome use x3 times the ram than FF to do the same task. =/

"Honestly, I'd probably switch to Chrome, but I keep 40 Firefox tabs open all the time and unfortunately Chrome uses more memory since it uses separate processes for each tab." http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog...

Memory usage charts for each browser: http://www.tomshardware.com...

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rabidpancakeburglar5510d ago

Seems like the routine PR response but I like the fact that the statement gives the impression that there might be something in the early stages, probably means nothing though

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amisa5510d ago

Interesting!

Claudinho695510d ago

likethey were gon confirm/announce it by replying to that website....by now sony is saving everything for e3 or something like that

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padz15510d ago

Insightful comment from google. Jheez.

Shazz5510d ago (Edited 5510d ago )

i think if it does come it will be a different version than pc based on fact i doubt sony will allow people to use streaming sites and stuff . tv duck doesnt even work on ps3 anymore

MidnytRain5510d ago

Can someone tell me what their response is? My PS3 browser doesn't ever let me view ps3center.net for some reason.

BeastlyRig5510d ago

wow it almost there!! It's almost a PC!

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dangert125510d ago

truth is they are pc's just weaker in someways

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Godmars2905510d ago (Edited 5510d ago )

The page isn't loading. What's the actual response?

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Yeah, "no comment" is something to really get excited about...

/s

Ocelot5255510d ago

"I'm afraid we have nothing to announce at this time."

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LoveNintendoWii5510d ago

Google Chrome

PC = Fast
PS3 = Faster
Wii = Fastest

Sorry xbox you don't get a mention!

ATiElite5509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

I just don't understand why you only have one Bubble...... instead of NONE :o

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ThePsychoGamer5509d ago

I'm not getting my hopes up, as the say it's much harder to disappoint a pessimist.

ElementX5509d ago

Google is the next MS. There will be litigation over monopolies within a couple years. Google Books has been sued for copyright infringement, Google Earth/Street has been sued for privacy issues. Google is a serious threat to privacy. They are bigger than MS ever was. They stick their noses in every tech industry, from mobile phones to satellites, to browsers, OS, music, books, shopping... Google is becoming too big for it's britches. Yes I love my Android phone, but I'm afraid of any company who is trying to stick their nose in every aspect of my life

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ATiElite5509d ago

I understand your point about the lawsuits and what not but when it comes to privacy....People sure as hell have no problems posting all their personnel business on Myspace, Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook.

"Oh No I don't want Google to know where i live"

2 minutes later.....

"Oh lets put pictures and video of us in our underwear running around in our front yard on Youtube, Facebook, Myspace and Twitter".

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Dragonlord1125509d ago

I don't give a shit if it comes from Firefox or Chrome I want the PS3 browser updated already

joinsideke5509d ago

This is the definition of 'not news'. Shame on you for your useless post.

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mcgrawgamer5509d ago

With the recent love Sony and Google have been showing each other I wouldn't be surprised if Google is heavily invested in working with the software side of the playstation all together. Google tv, xperia play with android. Might as well pull the official playstation brand into the fold as well.

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TheTwelve5509d ago

I'm getting this when I click on the "Read Full Story link":

"Oops! Google Chrome could not connect to www.ps3center.net"

How ironic.

Anyway, I've always felt the Sony and Google have much reason to work together, since neither of them are friends with Microsoft and Apple.

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aGameDeveloper5509d ago

Same here! I was about to make the same post. At least the cached version on Google works.

Yukicore5509d ago

I trust Sony, i hope everything will work out fine for them. Because they are being squashed by microsoft and hackers, the worst part is that only source of income to sony is games, console and DLC's, while microsoft also charges for online and and people have to buy a new console every year... hackers want sony to allow them and other pirates just get everything for free. Sony doesn't have a stable source of income any PS3 player can stop play it anytime, but for xbox 360, most have paid for online and they are not going to throw their money away, and they they just are forced to continue playing xbox, playing/buying games and paying for online.

mrv3215509d ago

Imagine if it turns out to be google chrome OS.

B1663r5509d ago

You don't want a real os on your console... You want to stick with the efi/bios techniques that they use now, because it lets the game developers have at the hardware directly, where as if they introduced some sort of OS on there... well then you have all the problems that come with having an OS installed, and on a game console you don't want those.

LunE-toon875509d ago

Interesting... :)

ATiElite5509d ago

Now that the PS3 is getting a REAL browser. Coupled with upgradeable HDD, Firmware updates, KB/M support.....are these things even consoles anymore?

Sounds like a MAC to me.

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B1663r5509d ago

Well except on the ps3 you only have a single useable CPU core, all the other cores will require several years of refinement before they become useable.

The xbox with its 3 cores with 6 threads and flat memory space would be much more useable in that sort of environment. But Microsoft has said in no uncertain terms that xbl is a closed system.

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Mister_G5509d ago

Streaming HD YouTube videos might be possible too :)

Ray J5509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

dude that's been possible for some time now. go to:

http://www.ps3youtube.com/

on your ps3. this is a ps3 optimized youtube site that lets you watch and DOWNLOAD videos in HD!

I use it all the time, it's awesome! :D

and oh I almost forgot: it has HD video feeds from almost all major gaming sites like GT, ign, gamespot, etc.

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Godmars2905509d ago

Still, not the same thing as being able to directly watch from Youtube. Would also would be nice to interact with the site. Rate videos and leave comments.

Ray J5509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

yeah it's not the same, but really close. it loads fast, hd content is sharp. and actually you can now sign-in, rate videos, and leave comments! it's great! you can even auto-redirect from offical youtube.com.

the guy who's hosting it makes improvements all the time.

for better visibility: turn down the ps3 browser res to -2.

Mister_G5509d ago

WOW! Thanks! Didn't know about that.

Will try it tonight

Cheers

Kee5509d ago

well I've got chrome on my pc so I dont really use the ps3's browser. But I remember it being awful and crashing all the time.
s for whether chrome will be coming to ps3, who knows? Their response was even more vague than the rumour.

ugabugaz5509d ago

They aren't denying it, so it's true. Expect the Chrome announcement at this years E3. That's my prediction.

AngelicIceDiamond5509d ago

If it involves Sony and the playstation then..yeah its gonna happen no doubt Sony never turns down offers unlike Microsoft that denies every good offer that thrown at them....fags

Jay42755509d ago

"2011 the year of the PS3", adding Google Chrome certainty would improve that view.

hellzsupernova5509d ago

i went like this. internet explorer used to download firefox used firefox until crome came out, used crome until i found the firefox 4 beta. firefox 4 is amazing. your play google

btk5509d ago

Chrome is my favorite browser. Then Firefox. IE sucks

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harrisk9545509d ago

Not a denial!

hazelamy5509d ago

that's exactly what i was going to say.

cautious optimism FTW.

gypsygib5509d ago

Well if the iPhone can have a faster and more stable browser than the PS3 the anything should be a huge improvement.

wsoutlaw875509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

What is the point of this article. I cant believe i clicked on that.
I would love chrome on the ps3 though

coola4265509d ago

yep its happening. i've seen this "we have nothing to annouce at this time" b.s plenty of times. i can finally beat off to HD Porn!!!!!!!

firetaw5509d ago

they sure didnt say no. i was mucking around the ps3 browser recently. the browser it uses was updated years ago, but because they control it through firmware, they never bothered to update it. either it had a security issue or they simply ignored it for they obtain a contract with google. but it does seam sony has not forgoten about there browser. so fingers crossed.

ZeroYui5509d ago

Chrome crashes like every second on my pc(maybe it's just my pc XP), though it will be a welcome change to the sluggish turtle of a browser we have on the PS3 rite now.

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fr3d05509d ago

Hopefully it'll run youtube leanback

DarkSpawnClone5509d ago

i think it's gonna happen :P

Bob5705509d ago

Translation of Google's response "I'm not telling!"

Tsar4ever015509d ago

"I'm afraid we have nothing the announce at this time"

Well at least they didn't flat out and say "NO" nor did they say "YES". So this means a definite MAYBE.

bobrea5509d ago

inb4 browser debate shitstorm...oh, wait

oddman765509d ago

I like chrome and have no problems with it bar one, there is an internet provider web based live tv thing that i like to use and it does not work with chrome so I use IE for this and only this.If it does come to ps3 I would like to see that fixed.

cheetah5509d ago

Sony just keep on plugging away at the PS3 dont they? Talk about value for money, best $600 I have ever spent.

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T3MPL3TON 5509d ago

They didn't deny it.
I'm sure at E3 they'll officially announce it..

WitWolfy5509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

Sony plans to return PS2 Emulation back to their PS3 gaming systems, being it be a slim 120GB+ or 40/80GB system. As we all know never had the hardware capabilities to enable this rare function. When we asked Sony for confirmation they replied ...

"I'm afraid we have nothing to announce at this time."

See I can do it TOO!!!

DanSolo5509d ago

Would be cool if Chrome does come to PS3, it is not essential as the current browser does the job (in a clunky type way) and is good enough, but Chrome would be a big improvement and the little things like that just help to tweak the PS3 up closer and closer to it's best!

If it does come, hopefully we will be able to use Move as a mouse substitute as well. Navigating with a controller is always a bit slow. Although with Chrome on there I might get a Blue-tooth mouse and keyboard as well.

NBT915509d ago

Why can people not just use a PC / Laptop for that stuff anyway? I just think that since PS3 has had the same crap browser for so long that I probably would not use it even if it does switch to Chrome...