Switch has a basic web browser for locating hotspots
Posted on March 2, 2017 by Zack in News, Switch
While it’s been established that the Switch will not have a web browser at launch, it seems you’ll be able to log onto your Facebook page if you’re willing to use a work-around
According to The Verge, you’ll be able to access pages like Facebook with a bit of tinkering. There’s even mouse pointer functionality, although it appears to be a bit clumsy.
There are workarounds, however. Even though you can’t launch the browser from the main menu nor can you enter in manual URLs, you can sneak your way on to Facebook by going into User Settings to link your social profile, then clicking a link on the page. You can use that loophole to browse through all of Facebook, and even watch Facebook video. I was able to check my news feed, browse Facebook pages, and even watch videos. It’s janky, but it works — sort of.
There are a few other features on the browser. A small blue dot represents the mouse pointer, which you can move with the left joystick, while the right joystick is used for zooming in and out of the full page. You can also hit the Plus button to see a page information screen, which simply shows the web address and tells you whether or not your connection is encrypted.
Despite the fact that there won’t be a dedicated web browser available at launch, it seems the framework for a Switch web browser does indeed exist.
