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3Beans, released on December 15, 2025, is an emulator for the 3DS, operating at a low level to run the OS like real hardware. It can access the home menu and play cartridge games, but it remains in early development with various issues. Currently, it uses full interpretation and software rendering, making it portable but slow. Future developments may include hardware acceleration and higher-level features to improve speed. Recent updates in the changelog include a fix for the boot9strap 1.4 stack bug and improved renderer abstraction. Download 3Beans (2025/12/15) for more.
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3Beans (2025/12/15) has been launched. 3Beans offers low-level emulation of the 3DS, effectively simulating the entire operating system as it would run on actual hardware. It is capable of booting the home menu and playing cartridge-based games, though it is still in its early stages and has various issues. Currently, it operates fully interpreted and uses software rendering, providing portability at the cost of speed. If the project develops further, I may explore integrating hardware acceleration or higher-level components to enhance performance.
3Beans Changelog:
* Addressed the boot9strap 1.4 stack bug
* Decoupled the renderer for easier swapping
