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3Beans, released on January 25, 2026, emulates the 3DS at a low level, allowing it to run the entire OS and play cartridge-based games. However, it is still in early development and has various issues. Currently, it uses full interpretation and software rendering, making it portable but slow. Future improvements may include hardware acceleration and higher-level features to enhance performance. Notable updates in the changelog include the addition of GLSL JIT jumps and fixes for uniform issues. Users can download the latest version of 3Beans.
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3Beans (2026/01/25) has been released. 3Beans emulates the 3DS at a foundational level, allowing it to operate the entire operating system as if it were running on actual hardware. It can access the home menu and play cartridge-based games, although it’s still in its early stages and presents various issues. Currently, it runs completely interpreted and software-rendered, which enhances its portability but affects speed. If the development progresses sufficiently, I may consider adding hardware acceleration or high-level elements to improve performance.
3Beans Changelog:
* Implement GLSL JIT jumps and resolve uniform issues.
