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PlayStation 3 and PSP need a better browser, part 2

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A year ago, I posted about how GameSpot called out for a better Web browser on the PS3. Now CNET is echoing the request, and even mentioning Opera:

A lot of folks would like to see Sony move to an Opera-based browser, which runs on Linux (and the Wii uses). Whether that's the right solution or not, Sony can do better in the Web-surfing department. Heck, if the iPhone can have good Web browser, why can't the PS3 and the PSP have good ones?

The PS3 is a very powerful system which seems to be gathering some momentum after a slow start, so it's too bad that it is let down by the browser. With the processing power and available memory, Opera should run like a dream on the system. (Note that Flash is still basically out of Opera or Sony's hands, as Adobe runs the show. But Flash Lite 3 would surely work well on the PS3.)

Sony has used Opera for other products in the past, and Opera is even the default browser on UIQ, a platform used by phones from Sony Ericsson. Get in touch with us, Sony, and I'm sure we can work something out. You need a better browser, and you know where to get it :smile:

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yep, a ps3 with Opera would be a blast :smile:

By malsumis, # 15. May 2008, 10:25:13

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Opera mini works on PSP in JAVA ME emulator :wink:

By Mister Nobody, # 15. May 2008, 10:27:40

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Opera announced recently that Sony are using the 9.5 SDK for the Sony VGF-CP1 photo frame. It seems to be less of a browser and more of a way to show web content like RSS and online photo galleries though, by the description I've seen - a similar deal to Opera on the Sony Bravia.

By dstorey, # 15. May 2008, 15:10:17

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David and Haavard, I find this much more interesting
http://www.geek.com/splashtop-linux-desktop-to-appear-on-every-asus-motherboard/index.php

Opera (the company) should thrive to put Opera (the software) inside all possible mother boards.

By xErath, # 15. May 2008, 21:20:54

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Rodger writes:

Yes thats the way to go Opera all the way:-)

By anonymous user, # 17. May 2008, 21:15:35

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I want Opera at all actual consoles ( -> PS3, PSP & XBOX360 too)

By masterofopera, # 16. June 2008, 02:09:07

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Anonymous writes:

Opera needs to get in touch with Sony.

By anonymous user, # 25. June 2008, 22:53:28

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