The internet browser on the PS3 got a nice facelift in firmware 2.50. The addition of Flash 9 support makes browsing on the web much more entertaining, as many sites that implement Flash video can be properly viewed on the console. Apparently, implementing Flash 9 on the PS3 was quite a challenge, as it required the use of one of PS3's SPUs.

The use of additional processing power should help enhance the browsing experience, making it less sluggish than before. Sony also made changes to the way the browser implements JavaScript, with a 280% increase in performance there. The changes are so drastic that SCE's Shinji Noda believes the PS3's internet browser beats Internet Explorer 7.

While this may be an achievement to the Sony firmware team, we're doubtful many use their PS3s regularly to browse the web. Regardless, we're glad these changes were made: it's so much easier to browse PS3 Fanboy on firmware 2.50.

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I like using the browser on the PS3

Whats's rxplorer . LOL ^^

this

"the PS3's internet browser beats Internet Explorer 7."

this is not an achievement,
beat Firefox :P

Beats IE7? well that isn't too hard.

Now beating Opera, there lies a challenge..

WEll IE7 needs 1gb to be fast... :/

People still use Internet Explorer? I thought most sane people had moved on to Firefox by now...

Yeah, next goal, beat Firefox. 2.6?

OT: I've actually noticed a significant increase in performance, but like I said, it's no Firefox.

Hey, Sony can only give us so much awesome at a time. The next firmware update will allow the PS3 to double as a jetpack, but you must be PATIENT!