That's an interesting idea to put Web Browser into the accessory section. Not sure about that, let's see what others think.
I'm personally leaning towards keeping it in software. We do the same for the Nintendo DS Browser (http://vgcollect.com/item/48) and it's not really an attachment like the PS2 Network Adapter...
Yup, yet somehow the PS2 Network Adapter disc is in Accessories.
Also, Gameshark and Codebreaker are in accessories, should those stay in accessories? Shouldn't they be software, but Unofficial?
Ah, I was just saying that the Network Adapter belongs in accessories imo. Since the adapter is a piece that you attach, I see it as an accessory, much like a controller or a Gameboy Printer. I'd say Gameshark would still be considered an accessory as it doesn't function as software without a game in it really, but I could be wrong.
But yeah, just my opinion: disc/cart-based browser app would still be software to me.
I was specifically referring to the disc. The DVD. I've got several of the DVDs in varying version numbers.
All of the varying cheat devices serve a purpose without a game on PS2, possibly on other platforms as well. It allows you to watch DVDs from other regions, it allows you to transfer game saves from USB devices to memory cards. It's a piece of software.
The N64 Gameshark, the PSX gameshark that plugs into the back, the handheld versions of cheat devices? Yeah, definitely accessories.
Same thing might apply like the HD Advance, HD Loader, and USB Extreme for PS2, they are software that allows you to load games and apps from a hard drive.
Mind you, I'm in no way disagreeing with you, I'm more or less playing devil's advocate. I don't recall what the PS2 Network adapter startup discs do. If they provide any form of web browser, it should be treated like other web browsers. But if it does what I think it does, and it just patches the internal system to allow the network adapter to work, it's just an accessory to the Network Adapter (which is an accessory)