Louvre Museum Retires Nintendo 3DS Audio Guides After A Decade Of Artful Gaming

The Louvre Museum is finally retiring its Nintendo 3DS audio guides after a truly improbable 12-year run, where visitors navigated world-class art with a gaming console. The Louvre's Nintendo 3DS guides let you admire the Mona Lisa, then squeeze in a round of Mario Kart—all between masterpieces.
In 2012, the Louvre Museum revolutionized visitor engagement by replacing traditional audio guides with Nintendo 3DS consoles, offering interactive maps and 3D visuals of masterpieces like the Mona Lisa. This innovative blend of art and technology not only enhanced the museum experience but also set a precedent for digital integration in cultural institutions.