Xbox users have always struggled to properly access the internet on their console. Luckily, that's going to change as Microsoft brings its Edge Chromium browser to various Xbox models.
This will let you surf the web using many of the existing Edge features on your console.
Who Gets Access to Edge Chromium on Xbox
As reported by The Verge, users in the Alpha Skip-Ahead group will get to try their hands on Edge Chromium first.
Initially, you'll be able to use this browser on an Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X.
Features You Get With Edge Chromium on Xbox
In general, Edge Chromium will make it super easy for you to access websites and various online services on your Xbox. You'll continue to get the existing Edge features so that you can make the most of your web browsing sessions.
These features include the ability to use extensions, stack tabs vertically, use Collections, and many other features that you're used to in Edge for computers.
Edge Chromium on your Xbox will also let you access Google Stadia, but we don't yet know what the performance is going to be like. Also, Edge will improve how various web apps are handled in the browser so that you can use many web-based applications right on your console.
Features That Are Currently Broken in Edge Chromium
Edge Chromium for Xbox is still not a fully-backed product, which means you're bound to encounter an issue here and there while using the browser on your console.
At the time of writing, the browser doesn't have full support for keyboards and mice. You can currently only use it with your Xbox controller, and this isn't bug-free at the moment.
How to Surf the Internet on Xbox Without Edge Chromium
If you aren't part of the Xbox testers group, you can still browse the web on your Xbox but using a different browser.
You can use the Xbox Internet Browser to access and navigate websites on your console. While this might not look as fancy as Edge Chromium, at least you have something to get access to websites on your console.
Edge Chromium Arrives for Xbox
Microsoft is bringing its popular Edge Chromium browser to Xbox to let you surf the web on your console. The browser comes with all the popular features it's known for to make your browsing sessions more convenient for you.