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3Beans (2026/04/30) has been released, emulating the 3DS at a low level to run its OS as if on real hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge games, but remains in an early stage with various issues. Currently fully interpreted and software-rendered, it offers portability at the cost of speed. Future development may include hardware acceleration and higher-level features for better performance. The latest changelog highlights the implementation of GPU viewport offsets. Download the latest version to experience its current capabilities.
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3Beans (2026/04/30) has been released. This emulator runs the 3DS at a low level, simulating the entire operating system as if it were on actual hardware. It can access the home menu and play cartridge games, but it’s still in its early stages and has numerous issues. Currently, it’s fully interpreted and rendered via software, which enhances portability but compromises speed. If the project progresses sufficiently, I may consider adding hardware acceleration or high-level features to improve performance.
3Beans Changelog:
* Added GPU viewport offsets
