How to Access the Internet Browser on PS5 (Updated for 2025)
Sony has been making it increasingly difficult to access a web browser on the PlayStation 5, blocking many of the previously known methods. If you're looking for ways to browse the web on your PS5 in 2025, this guide will walk you through the latest working techniques.
Method 1: Using PSN Messaging to Open URLs
One of the easiest ways to access a browser on your PS5 is by sending a URL to a friend in a PlayStation Network (PSN) message.
Steps:
Find a friend’s PSN account (you can use an old or inactive account).
Send a message containing a working URL.
As of now, Google, YouTube, Bing, and DuckDuckGo are all blocked.
Brave.com is currently the best alternative because it includes a search engine.
Open the message on your PS5 and click the link.
This will launch the browser and allow you to navigate from there.
💡 Bonus Tip: You can also use a custom dashboard website like kacboy.com/PS5 that provides quick links to popular sites.
Method 2: The Watch Dogs 2 Web Browser Trick
This is a unique workaround that utilizes a built-in browser within the game Watch Dogs 2 (available on PlayStation Plus).
Steps:
Download and launch Watch Dogs 2 from PlayStation Plus.
From the main menu, look at the lower-right corner where social media news items appear.
Click on the second news item, which leads to a Twitter/X support page.
On that page, scroll to the footer and click the Google Chrome link.
This will open a full-screen browser where you can access Google Search.
⚠️ Limitations:
You can’t go back using the Circle button—pressing it closes the browser completely.
You may need to restart from the Twitter/X page if you navigate away.
Enable JavaScript and cookies in settings if you encounter login issues.
Other PS5 Games with Built-in Browsers
According to user comments, the following PS5 games also have built-in browsers that can be accessed similarly:
Watch Dogs 2
Dying Light 1
Red Dead Redemption 2
Uno
Battlefield 2042
Minecraft
Additional Browser Settings for Better Usability
If you're planning to browse frequently, consider these tweaks:
Enable Accessibility Zoom: Allows you to zoom into the browser window.
Pin the Browser: Keeps the browser running in the background.
Disable In-Game Music (if using Watch Dogs 2): This prevents audio interference.
Final Thoughts
Sony seems intent on restricting browser access, and it's possible they may block messaging-based URL sharing in the future. Until then, these methods are your best bet for getting online through your PS5.
Let me know if you find any new tricks or if these methods stop working! 🎮🌐
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