Web Browsers on Video Game Consoles

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Video game consoles have a long history with web browsers, originally aimed at providing cheap internet access for casual users.
Early browsers like those on CD-i and Sega Saturn were limited due to hardware constraints but offered basic web access.
Multiple browsers existed for consoles like the Sega Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo DS, often developed by companies like PlanetWeb or using engines like NetFront.
Console browsers evolved with features like JavaScript support, Flash, and improved interfaces, but remained constrained by hardware limitations.
Modern consoles like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch lack general-purpose browsers, though web technologies are used for system functions like stores.
Browsers on consoles were often exploited for custom firmware and were popular for accessing adult content, despite built-in filtering options.

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