Console Browsers - The Ultimate Torture Test

Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of console browsers in this 52-minute conference talk from Mobilism 2013. Discover how browsing on game consoles differs significantly from desktop and mobile experiences, introducing new input methods like voice, gesture, and d-pad navigation. Learn about designing for screens that could be inches or feet away from users, and understand the implications of recent console releases like the Wii U and Xbox's IE9. Gain insights into the growing importance of console browsers, with one in five 16-24 year olds already using them to access websites. Examine the current state of the console browser market, its future trajectory, and how these devices are shaping web design and development practices. Prepare for the upcoming wave of Android consoles and the PlayStation 4's "share to the web" feature, and understand why considering console browsers is becoming increasingly crucial for web professionals.