Topic: Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre Available Now on the eShop in Europe, Japan and Australia

[the_dan_x]

Visit the Louvre from the comfort of your own home via your 3DS!

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/36079

The Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre is available now on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan for £17.99/€19.99, AUD$26.00, NZD$34.00 and 1,800 yen respectively.

The software offers an in-depth look at the Louvre with 30 hours of audio, 400 pictures of the interior of the museum including  360 degree panoramic views, 3D photos and models and 600 images of art of which 150 can be viewed in high quality 2D images. An interactive map feature also allows for users to plot out their own exhibit path. 

The software can also be used at the Louvre itself. After enabling local wireless on your 3DS, a Visit the Louvre mode can be enabled to enhance the experience by using location sensing technology to determine where you are and to give you information about nearby works of art. 

Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre is a 1.8 GB download from the eShop. A packaged version of it is also available exclusively at the Louvre Museum gift shop. A special Nintendo Direct was broadcast in both Europe and Japan highlighting the release of the new software. For those interested in seeing a preview of the software, a free 3D video of the Venus de Milo sculpture is on the eShop. 

The software will be launching in the U.S. on December 2 for the price of $19.99

[JusDBerube]

In the Nintendo Direct, Iwata said a Physical Copy of this will be available at the museum. Anyone want to hook me up? Not sure if there is a North American version or not.

[Fatty The Hutt]

Super cool. Glad it is getting released in NA Dec 2nd. I am interested in picking this up.

[Khushrenada]

What interests me most is the commentary. I'm curious to hear how beneficial it is to the experience. If it will really further the appreciation and give a godd history about each piece displayed, then I'd definitely buy this. Knowledge of the art world is something I have very little of and have thought about taking time to start building some up. This could be the ticket to get started on that.

[ejamer]

In the Nintendo Direct, Iwata said a Physical Copy of this will be available at the museum. Anyone want to hook me up? Not sure if there is a North American version or not.

Also keen on this, if a North American-compatible version exists. (You'd think it would, as they are selling to tourists. Maybe not though.)

[azeke]

I'm just curious how big of a download this is, considering that they have 400 paintings and 3d models and 300 something hours of audio commentary.

I kinda wish they did this app for Wii U, because looking at paintings through 3DS's miniscule screen doesn't sound like a great experience to me. Wii U Panorama-style Louvre would be very neat i think.

[Fatty The Hutt]

I'm just curious how big of a download this is

Article says 1.8 GB