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Written by Olle Johansson   
Wednesday, 27 July 2005

The main feature added in the 2.00 firmware is of course the Internet browser which is HTML 4.01 compliant which means it can handle a lot of the advanced pages on the web. It doesn't have support for Flash though, which in my oppinion is perfectly fine, as it is mostly used for ads and bad games and hardly ever for any important content.

Read on for the review of the PSP web browser.

Rendering of pages are perfect, I've tried graphics and html table heavy pages as well as pages with layout completely done in CSS and there are no problems at all. The text looks good and is easy to read, it's even antialiased to make the edges smoother, the only problem is that not many pages fit into the small screen of the PSP so there is often a need to scroll around in all directions.

Navigation is mainly done with a pointer controlled by the ananlog thumb nub, but it's also possible to jump between links with the directional buttons, which also scrolls the page automatically to show the active link. The shoulder buttons are used as Back and Forward history navigation, the Triangle brings up an option menu and location bar, the Square button changes the behavior of the directional buttons and analag stick to scroll around the page and the shoulder buttons switch between page tabs. The Circle and X buttons are used as OK and Cancel, to click on links etc.

The option menu has all of the standard browser toolbar options, such as history navigation, refresh, home, bookmarks and history list. It also has some simple settings (such as Home Page, Proxy, Cookie and Cache), a View option to change text size, text encoding and the Display Mode. With the Display Mode it's possible to change the rendering of pages so that they are forced to fit the width of the PSP screen, unfortunately, this doesn't work well on all pages. Finally there's a File option where it's possible to Save Link Target, Open Link in Different Tab, display some extra information and enter a new location.

A nice feature for the text entry function is that common parts of domain names have been added so that there's no need to spell out "www." or ".com". Unfortunately this is about the only change the text entry function has, so it's still quite a pain to enter text.

One small problem I've found is that there is a problem with rendering international characters, as there is a bit of extra space in front of those characters whenever they show up. This is a bit annoying, but the text is fully readable anyway so it's not that big of a deal.

All in all, the browser is very usable and would be more so if there was a better way to enter text for the PSP.

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Guest - How to connect in internet? Unregistered | 2005-09-01 15:42:56
Hi1MY problem is i don't know waht to do to select the ligation to the internet,please help me!

Thanks,
Jay1194 - PSP How to connect in internet Unregistered | 2006-12-04 00:56:18
Man isnt it obvious just put your psp by a wirelss router, if you have one conected to a pc.Then select internet browser and your there
Vance1000 - hard Unregistered | 2007-02-01 22:48:31
how do i get the internet i cant a connection! plese help
ben Unregistered | 2008-11-13 03:53:29
that is not all ways true
Guest - can u play runescape on psp in Unregistered | 2005-10-10 21:53:00
can u plz tell mee!!
Kyle - runescape on PSP Unregistered | 2007-01-06 02:58:50
yes you can play runescape On PSP if you are somewhere where there is a wireless internet connection. scan it and get on runescape.com.
dean - runescape Unregistered | 2007-02-28 21:34:30
runescape uses java psps can use java
Guest - robbie Unregistered | 2005-10-23 08:27:11
how do i do u download the songs onto the psp...
UNKNOWN - songs for u Unregistered | 2006-12-19 02:20:33
you need to make a folder for your psp and the you need to make a music folder inside of your psp folder. Easy then your done.
gustavo Unregistered | 2006-12-30 02:42:50
you need to buy the Media MAX player
Guest - blah! Unregistered | 2005-11-01 05:05:10
I LIVE IN THE US AND I WANTED TO KNOW IF ANYBODY HAS DOWNLOAD THE WEB BROWSER.....AND IS SO DID IT GIVE YOU ANY PROBLEMS(WHAT SITE)
Guest - dan Unregistered | 2005-11-11 23:53:47
here here. i cant find my downloaded stuff
Guest - internet Unregistered | 2005-11-19 16:23:58
how do you put internet in the psp
psst easy... Unregistered | 2006-11-26 17:50:10
u need to update to a higher fw (firmware) but if u r on 1.5 and u update ull not be able to play homebrew. Install DEVHOOK and u can have all the uses off 2.71 (web browser ect) and have the ability to switch back to 1.5 and play precious homebrew.
Guest - ralf Unregistered | 2005-11-22 01:56:25
how do you download moives on psp
Guest - psp internet browser Unregistered | 2005-11-25 18:14:33
how do u get on the internet using the psp
Starfox - internet Unregistered | 2006-12-26 23:56:27
i have a cable modem what do I do?
Guest - psp browser Unregistered | 2005-12-05 19:21:11
logitec are releasing a key board for the psp
Guest - justin Unregistered | 2005-12-05 19:58:55
how do i get the internet on my psp i have browser but no internet
Guest - psp Internet Unregistered | 2005-12-13 00:33:44
do you have to pay for psp Internet ?
psst easy... - NOPE Unregistered | 2006-11-26 17:51:28
not A PENNY internet on the psp is completely FREE HURRAY!!!!
Guest - abe Unregistered | 2005-12-18 01:01:39
how do i put internet on my psp
Guest - what to do... Unregistered | 2005-12-18 17:38:12
i have a wireless conection at home and even when its at 100% strength it says access point not found
Guest - answers Unregistered | 2005-12-21 14:26:02
To download pictures, have the mouse point on the picture and press triangle. Go to file and save image. Make sure the image is labeled, and by that I mean have .jpg (or other compatible image files for the psp) on the end. If it does not have its file type, just label .jpg at the end. Bewlow is the place where its going to save your picture. Click it and select PSP Image. It will have "image" in the name of the folder. Now save, and it will be in the image section of your PSP.
joey - question Unregistered | 2007-02-22 15:48:51
if u can download pictures on your psp from your psp internet browser,how do you download music onto your psp from your psp internet browser??
Guest - psp wifi Unregistered | 2005-12-22 10:13:13
i got a wifi max thing that lets me use the internet on the psp through my pc and i got it for free
jj Unregistered | 2006-12-18 23:24:51
how did u get it 4 free??????
suhayb - psp Unregistered | 2007-01-27 13:06:01
how did u get it 4 free
Guest - How How How Unregistered | 2005-12-24 02:00:58
LOL... what is this? PSP FAQ? How many n00bs can you fit into one comment box? If you guys don't know how to do what your doing, then you probably shouldn't be messing with it in the first place. The PSP has a fragile mainframe, and you could easily brick it.
Guest - how Unregistered | 2005-12-24 20:54:12
how do you connect to the web with your psp
Guest - flash player Unregistered | 2005-12-25 07:52:34
they should realy get a flash player update on the psp that would make it the number one thing on the planet that way people could use it for almost anything
aj Unregistered | 2006-12-29 20:56:31
they do havve flash download lastest styem u pdate
Guest - runescape Unregistered | 2005-12-25 07:53:58
i think runescape is a flash game so oyu probably cant play it until sony allows the browser to function with it.
Guest - help Unregistered | 2005-12-26 01:42:58
how do i delete my internet history, i always run out of space then 4mat my mem. how do i clear without 4mat?
zuke
dont need to know - re: ok here its Unregistered | 2006-11-14 03:54:54
can u plz plz tell me how to connect the internet on the psp
Guest - psp internet browser Unregistered | 2005-12-27 05:42:34
"logitec are releasing a key board for the psp"
^^ Is it true?? If so, I think it would made the PSP MUCH More convenient and fun to use. takes me an hour literally to type a web url
Guest - NEED HELP!!! Unregistered | 2005-12-27 14:18:19
HI PEOPLE CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW TO SET UP THE INTERNET ON MY PSP (THE WLAN).
dont need to know - ok here its Unregistered | 2006-11-14 03:52:56
ok boy look first look at you r psp then do u see the botoon that looks like the power botton push it up ok man u got the messge
PSP - internet Unregistered | 2006-12-19 06:54:51
you need to have wireless internet already in your home going to your pc or laptop or a neighbour might have it and allow you to use it. to check if there is wireless go to 1. settings 2. network right down the bottom) 3. then keep clicking right until you come to a page

name Security connection(i fink)gunit (NONE) 50-100%
if you get this u can get it try to get a connection over 50%though then just keep clicking right at the end choose easy and then X to save settings.
go into your web browser put in a website IE: google.com and if it goes wicked.and it must be no security unless internet is ur own in which case u just put in ur password
Guest - psp internet Unregistered | 2005-12-28 00:37:30
wow is all i can say. I was amazed when i saw that there was a new update available and minutes later I had the internet on my psp. oh my god was i ever happy i got a psp, its like having a handheld computer, that plays games, movies and music. its so awesome, im just trying to figure out now how to get the 2.60 update
psst easy... - sighs Unregistered | 2006-11-26 17:54:30
type in psp on google and update but if wana keep homebrew don't update use DEVHOOK
Guest - psp internet Unregistered | 2005-12-28 17:00:53
i wish flash could be played. im on my psp right now.
Guest - How? Unregistered | 2005-12-29 04:27:46
How does it work? I try to make a server connection and it says connection failed.
Guest - mike Unregistered | 2005-12-30 00:08:16
hey can you help put internet on my psp
Guest - Internet Cache size Unregistered | 2005-12-31 00:25:03
After browsing about 3 web pages "there is not enough memory", i have changed the cache to every option and still runs out of memory very quickly, HOW CAN ONE INCREASE THIS "MEMORY"????
Guest - ive got 1 Unregistered | 2005-12-31 03:37:55
totally rocks dudes. psp the best handheld( anything ) ever!
Guest - you Unregistered | 2006-01-01 06:22:04
you just download it off the internet and sfjdojgiorhyt045u60596890586905468095 I DONT KNOW!

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Guest - Chad Unregistered | 2006-01-03 22:29:20
How can i get internet on my psp
Guest - runescape? Unregistered | 2006-01-04 02:24:09
is it ever going to be possible to play runescape on psp?
me - lol Unregistered | 2006-12-01 03:37:32
not many people play runescape because its noob and for babys so...the sony people need to get flash update before you play "runscae"...P.S. recomend guild wars its better
Guest - logic3 Unregistered | 2006-01-07 20:49:49
Hey great review, I havn't actually updated to the latest version, but I did read in the "stuff" magazine that Logic3 have made a keyboard for the PSP! So there is likely to be a nice solution for entering text. $ukh
Guest - psp internet Unregistered | 2006-01-07 23:02:35
hey i just got my new memory card so its big enough to hold internet but the problem is that i dont no how to get internet
Guest - Java Unregistered | 2006-01-08 04:55:44
Does the new browser support Java? I know the old one didn't...
Guest - !!! Unregistered | 2006-01-08 08:16:16
Can you use the internet on psp without wifi, if so how?
Guest - joe b Unregistered | 2006-01-08 20:03:36
how do u get the internet
Guest - web browser Unregistered | 2006-01-08 20:50:53
can u get msn messenger 7.5 on tha psp
Guest - elo Unregistered | 2006-01-10 21:11:00
can some 1 plz tell me how 2 set up the internet connection on my psp ive been trying 4 ages
Guest - Hi I have A Question Unregistered | 2006-01-13 03:12:21
Hi, I just got a psp for my birthday yesterday.An I was Wondering how to get on the internet..Because I have sked friends and they say u need to be next to a wireless computer connection...Is that true??

Sincerly, Mike
Guest - mariano Unregistered | 2006-01-14 05:43:04
how do u get on the internet using the psp
Guest - mariano Unregistered | 2006-01-14 05:46:59
How to connect in internet?
Guest - yall stupid Unregistered | 2006-01-14 14:25:27
i got wireless on my psp there is a few ways 1. Get a wireless router to connect to psp (thats what i did and it doesnt cost a penny pop down to pc world ask for a belkin wireless router) you pay for the router but u dont pay mounthly for it at all 2. "hot spots" they are called usually in airports train stations ect. this costs money tho i suggest the wireless router u dont pay for it mounthly only for your main computer not the psp the router can do up 2 32 wireless networks im on my wireless laptop now my neighbor has got it on his psp from my router and my psp has got internet from my router and u dont have 2 pay its simple u get the router itself and a 3 min installation cd and instructions for dum people who cant do it lol just go 2 pc world i only bought it for wireless for this laptop and i ended up with it on the laptop and 2 psps its easy!
Guest - psp needs a keyboard Unregistered | 2006-01-14 17:37:05
i need a keyboard on my psp
Guest - matthewdaniel2009@yahoo.com Unregistered | 2006-01-19 00:10:19
can you get yahoomessenger on your psp
Guest - runescape on sp problem Unregistered | 2006-01-26 01:24:14
i think i may have a little help on the rune on psp problem see on low detalil runescape runs at 300+ mhz where the psp runs at 222,hz so i have a cheat dece that runs on y psp for aGTA LCS and i can change it to 333Mhz so that might do it eh? contact me at www.mcheats.piczo.com write it in my geust book plz
Guest - psp internet Unregistered | 2006-01-28 01:18:42
i dont no howta use the internet browser! sumwon teach me!!!
PSPME - re: psp internet Unregistered | 2006-12-19 07:00:25
click on the browser address bar and type something in there after vclick enter.
2. it should start loading and when it does click triangle to get onto that page.
3. press aquare and R1 to get another web browser open you can have 3.
Guest - hay d Unregistered | 2006-01-31 17:52:16
how do u get to play runescape on psp
me - NO Unregistered | 2006-12-01 03:39:59
STOP ASKING ABOUT RS THEY NEED FLASH UPDATE FIRST!!!
Nick - Christ.. Unregistered | 2006-11-07 18:20:45
[b][color=red]God, so many questions =/ I don't even have a PSP but I'll answer most.

Ok, the internet browser..

To use this you need to buy a wireless router, I would recommend BELKIN... try your local computer retailer. Once you have this the PSP will automatically connect to your router, enabling you access to the internet.

"How do I play RUNESCAPE on my PSP"

This is not yet possible, I'm unsure of whether Sony will release a new browser which allows it. This is because the shockwave/java or whatever isn't like.. on it.

"I can't find the images on my PSP."

Ok, if the images end in a correct format, .jpg,.png,.gif etc. then they should appear in the "Images" section.

"Do you need to pay for internet on PSP"

As I said above, no.. it connects through your wirless router (if you have one). In order to access the internet, you need a connection of your own and a wireless router.

"Can I get MSN Messenger/Yahoo! Messenger on the PSP?"

Try e-buddy.com then select Yahoo/Msn depending on which you use.

Should be all sorted, oh and movies, you have to download them from the internet or buy a UMD film.

Thanks,
Nick[/color][/b]
PSPME - to HAHA Unregistered | 2006-12-19 07:03:55
dude ur not very good either i got it in less than an hour.
above the guy write movies on ur psp when u start downloading them they gotta be mp4 so in google type mp4 videos. then when you find one click download save it into videos in a place called mnv100(something) so u can watch the default is in the music section done save intro there or it will say corrupt
haha - haha Unregistered | 2006-11-11 19:30:16
u are all noobs i cant believe u dont know how to do all that stuff!!! i figured that out on my own within 2 months of gettin a psp
haha Unregistered | 2006-11-11 19:31:30