In a cinematic twist worthy of a blockbuster, the Mona Lisa has decided it’s time to pack up her Nintendo 3DS and gracefully exit stage left from the Louvre.
Yes, you heard that right! Back in 2012, the iconic museum introduced a shiny fleet of 5,000 3DS consoles, transforming art tours into interactive joyrides complete with maps, audio commentaries, and themed adventures. It was as if Da Vinci himself had partnered with Nintendo to take us on a video game quest through art history. But alas, time has marched on, and those little consoles are fading faster than your enthusiasm for a fruitcake gift.
As reported by NintendoSoup, the Louvre announced that these 3DS tour guides will be retired come September 2025, making way for some newfangled system. Perhaps one that doesn’t require a treasure map to find the repair parts?
So, let us raise a toast (imaginary, if you will) to the end of an era where visitors could explore art history with the help of a portable console. Here’s to the Mona Lisa and her salute to the quirkiest period in museum tech! What’s your favorite museum experience? Let’s reminisce!
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