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3Beans, released on April 27, 2026, is an emulator for the 3DS that runs the original OS as if it were on real hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge games, but faces many issues due to its early development stage. Currently, it’s fully interpreted and software-rendered, leading to slower performance. Future plans may include incorporating hardware acceleration or high-level elements for better speed. The latest changelog mentions the implementation of fragment lighting in OpenGL. Download 3Beans [here].
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3Beans (2026/04/27) has been released. 3Beans operates as a low-level emulator for the 3DS, effectively running the entire OS like it would on actual hardware. It can access the home menu and play games from cartridges, but it’s still in the early stages and has numerous issues. Currently, it uses full interpretation and software rendering, which enhances its portability but affects performance. If the project progresses adequately, I may consider adding hardware acceleration or high-level features to improve speed.
3Beans Changelog:
* Added support for fragment lighting in OpenGL
