PlayStation turns web browser

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A PlayStation2 enthusiast has found a way to turn the games console into a web browser.

Web designer Martyn Brook has discovered that the console can be made to view almost any webpage instead of just those associated with Sony's online gaming service. Mr Brook has created a homepage that acts like a familiar web browser and lets PlayStation owners navigate around the web. Already his specially designed website is getting steady traffic from testers and players of Sony's gaming system.

Gaming and browsing

Sony launched its online gaming service in the UK in early June. It gives players to the chance to play with or against other PS2 owners over the net. Like other operators of online console services, Sony is keen to encourage players to visit its gaming homepage when you log on. But PlayStation2 (PS2) enthusiast Martyn Brook has found that it is possible to change the net address the PlayStation first looks for, allowing players to view almost any website. It's a bit of a hack really," he said.

View: Martyn Brook's Webpage

News source: BBC News

Update: I added the link to Martyn Brook's site so you guys can bug him about the details.

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#1 Solarix on 10 Jul 2003 - 21:31

sweet maybe somone can come up with a way to turn the linux kit into something internet worthy, (i have the kit btw and it ro

(2 replies) #2 Liquid on 10 Jul 2003 - 21:38

how do I do this with an american console???

#2.1 malebolgia on 10 Jul 2003 - 21:55

Currently Martyn Brook hasn't figured out how to do that.

QUOTE

AAAH! sorry but we havent figured it out yet. I dont have access to the US kit and I believe its different to the euro stuff. As soon as I find out Ill let you allknow on the SCEA forums.

#2.2 Solarix on 11 Jul 2003 - 03:42

well then the whole thing is usless to me then

(2 replies) #3 Viper25 on 10 Jul 2003 - 21:48

Why is there no screenshots of this? I really want to see this in action. Can you please contact that guy and take a screenshot and get someone to host it?

#3.1 JustaPinoy on 10 Jul 2003 - 21:54

Uh why don't YOU look into this?? After just clicking on the supplied source link, I found out how to do it all.. geezus.

#3.2 Knight' on 11 Jul 2003 - 10:49

It's called being dumb, some people can't help it =/

#4 CoCoLUS on 10 Jul 2003 - 21:52

maybe the title should get changed to "PlayStation2 turns web browser"...
as the playstation one is still alive... i first thought about the original playstation

(2 replies) #5 malebolgia on 10 Jul 2003 - 22:02

I'm trying to get in contact with the guy now to see about getting some more information.

#5.1 BeLGaRaTh on 10 Jul 2003 - 22:24

What information are you after? I can ask him in the PS2 Beta Forums if you like?

Last edited by 476 on 10 Jul 2003 - 22:36

#5.2 malebolgia on 10 Jul 2003 - 22:34

QUOTE (#5.1)

What information are you after? I can ask him in the PS2 Beta Forums if you like?

I'm after some screenshots, but I already posted this request in his forums. Hey thanks though

If he or someone else responds it will be here.

(1 reply) #6 Ash on 10 Jul 2003 - 22:09

Alighty, when i get a Playstation 2 I can turn it into a Pornstation 2!

#6.1 huFFamOOse on 10 Jul 2003 - 22:22

Gaystation 2

sorry

#7 Joshie on 10 Jul 2003 - 22:52

Funny how if this was a feature that Sony included from the start, there'd be all sorts of bitching about how consoles are meant for gaming, not web browsing and stuff, etc etc.

Oh well.

(1 reply) #8 Liquid on 10 Jul 2003 - 23:40

i want my PS2 to have interent browsing! Stinkin UKians!(jk) //_shakes fist!

#8.1 FudgeMonkey on 14 Jul 2003 - 11:07

lol, the UK has only just got online with the PS2, we were shaking our fists at you lot a lot longer because you've had the PS2 online a lot longer before than us

/me shakes fists back

Damn youz

#9 me101 on 10 Jul 2003 - 23:42

here are the instructions for those too lazy to poke around looking for the info... ripped from the bbc page...

PLAYSTATION BROWSING
- Start the Network Access Disc
- Go to "Get Connected"
- Go to "Advanced Options"
- Choose "Configure External Network Device"
- Select the settings file
- Type in this net address 217.33.205.103 (or any other web address...)
- You should see the Brookfresh homepage

(1 reply) #10 hobsgrg on 11 Jul 2003 - 02:09

i posted this story in the back page news 12 hours before this was posted http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=8&t=91223&s=078cb1a6bf6b914f81cb820218e563e9

#10.1 kuroneko on 11 Jul 2003 - 04:17

You should have used the Submit News feature on the main page. Then it might be here

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