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3Beans (released on 2026/06/13) emulates the 3DS at a low level, allowing it to run the OS as if on real hardware, boot the home menu, and play cartridge games. However, it is still in development and has several issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, leading to slow performance. Future plans may include hardware acceleration and high-level features to improve speed. Recent updates in the changelog include fixing flatpak compatibility, implementing file-backed MCU RAM, and cleaning up I2C and stub camera reads. Download is available for 3Beans (2026/06/13).
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3Beans (2026/06/13) has been released. 3Beans emulates the 3DS at a fundamental level, functioning as if it were on actual hardware. It can access the home menu and play cartridge-based games, but it’s still in its early stages and has several issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, which enhances portability but reduces speed. If the project progresses well, I may look into adding hardware acceleration or high-level features to improve performance.
3Beans Changelog:
* Resolved flatpak issues with wx detection on certain systems
* Introduced file-backed MCU RAM
* Improved I2C functionality and stubbed camera reads
