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Switch will not have an Internet browser (at least at launch)
- Thread starter KingSnake
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No video apps.
You need a browser to log into it on the vast majority of chain hotels wifi have you never been to any?
belteshazzar
Member
I've never used any web browser in any gaming system, so this is not an issue for me. I just find them to be clunky and unresponsive, plus why would I browse the web on a TV or handheld?! I can do that on my PC thanks. The exclusion of video apps kinda sucks (Netflix, Amazon, etc), since I actually use them in my console all time, even the Wii U one. Now I'm gonna have to switch between consoles... no pun intended
FearMyWrench
Member
Many public wi-fi points require using a webpage to 'sign in' before you can actually access the internet in any way. If the Switch doesn't have any way to display those pages, then those wi-fi points will be useless. Even for just playing online.
MisterHero
Super Member
Why should I care, my phone is better at that anyways.
Posted on mobile gaf whilst playing Pokemon Go
Posted on mobile gaf whilst playing Pokemon Go
Not that I'm trying to defend this or anything, but do people actually use browsers on consoles? I've never once used it on any of mine (Wii Wii u ps4 ps3 vita 3ds). If I wanted to look something up while I'm playing a game, I would just pull my phone out. I personally never saw the point in them.
Princess Viola
Member
Lots of public wifi hotspots require you to confirm your connection via a web browser.
No, who needs Youtube ???
UnemployedVillain
Member
Didn't we have a thread about this pretty much the day after the January event?
Kralamoonard
Member
I just have a feeling that they should have released this thing this fall...it's not just the internet browser, but the console just feels unready.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
I sincerely can't tell if this thread is a parody thread or not. Browsers are hardly a necessity for a video game console. What is going on here?
It doesn't have anything beside they showed at trailers.
So no. Just E-Shop as an App. Game news seems like notifications and dlc.
Hot Coldman
Banned
name a good console web browser
Ever seen any page like these? Where you have to login through a webpage to access a wifi network.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
You sick fuck.
brandonh83
Banned
I see, but you don't think they'll have it to where you can have a way to connect, or at least maybe just not at launch?
Nintendo is way ahead of the curve. You think the Switch doesn't have a browser, but in fact the browser is already out.
You can download several companion apps to browse the internet on your smartphone right now! Even before the Switch launches! Wow!!!!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox&hl=en
You can download several companion apps to browse the internet on your smartphone right now! Even before the Switch launches! Wow!!!!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox&hl=en
moltonasty
Member
they're doing us a favor! if they included a web browser, youtube and Netflix they'd have to charge us $399 or more. good guy Nintendo always looking out for us!
pinkurocket
Member
No internet browser... I wonder where the screenshots we take will go to? Just the internal memory? Or will you be able to at least connect a Twitter (yay compression!) to share them? Or will they do something to the Nintendo account so that you can view screenshots you took on your browser? Or that one app they'll release? Hmm questions.
If you market your console as portable - meaning you're going to airports, hotels whatever public wifi, a browser IS needed.
It just does not fit the portable aspect AT ALL to not include a browser
Pff why to use Netflix when i built them on my Smart TV ? You dont have one well duh uh buy one who cares /s
Literally a portable gaming device that won't let you use its 'paid' online when portable.
LUL
No video apps at launch either.
MisterHero
Super Member
The EarthBound strategy guide and NES classic manuals are internet-based, but it's not like I'd interrupt Switch use for that kind of stuff.
Already said you login to Twitter and Facebook to be able to share screenshots on the device itself.
UnemployedVillain
Member
In this thread, Switch is a home console
Wait for the next performance thread to read about the amazing portable aspect
franklyshankly
Member
That is a horrible workaround imo. Tethering costs money for many users, and usually has a terrible connection.
Wouldn't surprise me if they just won't bother with it. It's one potential vulnerability less, after all, and looking at both the 3DS and Wii U, Nintendo seems to have problems making its OSs secure.
It's a shame and it should be there, but I can't say that I personally will miss it. Never used PS4's browser, never used Vita's browser, never used 3DS's browser and stopped using Wii U's browser once I bought a Chromecast a couple of years ago. Wii U's browser was nice for watching YouTube (the app is crap) and for uploading screenshots, but I would never use a device that isn't a PC or smartphone for actually browsing the web.
Still, a new platform shouldn't offer less functions than its predecessors, that's just ridiculous.
It's a shame and it should be there, but I can't say that I personally will miss it. Never used PS4's browser, never used Vita's browser, never used 3DS's browser and stopped using Wii U's browser once I bought a Chromecast a couple of years ago. Wii U's browser was nice for watching YouTube (the app is crap) and for uploading screenshots, but I would never use a device that isn't a PC or smartphone for actually browsing the web.
Still, a new platform shouldn't offer less functions than its predecessors, that's just ridiculous.
I will just use the device I'm using, right now, to browse the internet. Don't see why it is an issue, the browser on PS4 is not optimal at all and I would only use it as a last measure, which is rare in itself. Although Switch with an internet browser would be neat with the touch screen.
i HeaR MusiC
Member
I log into wifi at hotels on my ps4 without having to use the browser at all. Am i missing something?
That decreases speed, since the bandwidth has to be shared with the phone. At best it's a slightly less optimal solution than it could be, at worst it's gonna stop me from playing at places with shitty connections (of which there are plenty where I live).
Edit: Hadn't considered the tethering often carries an extra charge as well.
Tathanen
Get Inside Her!
Okay now this is an actual valid concern.
OverturePT
Member
Oh, what... how will I ever browse GAF or watch PewDiePie if the Switch doesn't have a browser? How will I follow a gamefaqs guide while playing Zelda? Better call my internet provider and cancel my contract.
Inferno313
Banned
You don't have to pay for the online until Fall.
I imagine they'll correct this by then.
Bidermaier
Member
The Switch back stand would be perfect for watching youtube during my lunch break at work.
You can't connect wireless and tether wireless at the same time. At least on Android.
I dont know what phone you have that you can connect to a wifi network and bounce another different wifi signal to another device. At most it'll use bluetooth and we have no idea if the switch is capable of getting IP through bluetooth.
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