The new DSi

If you have (or are) a kid between the ages of 4 and 94 you may be interested in the next generation of Nintendo’s portable gaming device. But what about the non gamer. Why should developers even care that a new game device is out? Simple, it now has a browser! Like the iPhone and many other devices that make the web accessible, each new device that launches with a browser, also means another way for users to view your content.

Many devices use existing technology (iPhones use Safari for example) but keeping up with versions, capabilities, and screen sizes for various devices can be a challenge. As more of these devices come out, computer screen resolution and 2-3 browser’s capabilities won’t be enough. Make sure you know your target audience and choose appropriate web design and features accordingly. There is nothing more frustrating to an iPhone user than to hit an all Flash site with no alternate version of the content. Know your audience, their capabilities, and be willing to customize the experience to the device, or better yet, plan with multiple devices in mind from the start.

More info on the DSi release here.

Chuck Neal Technology Technology, Website