Greenberg explains why 360 won't get internet browser

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Speaking to Edge, Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg helped explain just why the Xbox will never, ever get its own web browser. According to Greenberg, browsing the web on a television makes for a "poor" experience. Instead, "The real magic," said Greenberg, "is to take those web experiences and optimize them for the living room." He listed the Xbox implementation of Netflix as an example -- the Xbox also has similar Twitter, Last.fm and Facebook apps -- and said that attempting to browse the web on a PS3 is "an absolute nightmare."

Said Greenberg, "No disrespect, there's things I love about the PS3, but that's not one of them." He added that Microsoft wants the Xbox online experience "to be fun and optimized for the living room," and that the company will continue to expand on its applications in order to "get more richness."

Of course, all of this skirts the main issue: Is an Xbox web browser worth dealing with Internet Explorer?

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Midview13Posted:

Sean please contact Zbates9513 on AIM I need to talk to you.. Its the same problem i had before..

Aidy82Posted:

oh well, its not the end of the world, most that have 360's have pc's anyway and i wouldnt really use it for internet anyway, itd be a gimmick

C_doggPosted:

Microsoft would make probably make you pay extra for it too. Greedy *****ers!

AbitaPosted:

watch porn with out viruses? hell ya

cheez4Posted:

yeah what sean said...

didnt xbox say once apon a time ago, that they will never have a browser due to advertising rights.

SintocPosted:

Isnt there something like MCE Browser ? where it lets you browse the internet on our xbox already ?

hellremainsPosted:

consumers want it!

we should get it!

TTG_KodePosted:

I could not deal with internet explorer

equipPosted:

The guy in the picture isn't doing it right

CelticsPosted:

i dont want internet on my xbox because what is the point i have my xbox to play videogames and i have a computer for the internet