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3Beans (2026/06/04) is a new emulator for the 3DS, operating at a low level to replicate the console’s OS and enabling the use of the home menu and cartridge games. Currently in its early stages, it faces performance issues due to being fully interpreted and software-rendered, resulting in slower operation. Future plans may include integrating hardware acceleration or high-level components to improve speed. The latest changelog addresses a fix for ARM11 interrupts not updating after CPSI. For more details, the emulator can be downloaded from the provided source.
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3Beans (2026/06/04) has been released. 3Beans provides low-level emulation of the 3DS, allowing it to run the complete operating system as though it were on actual hardware. It can access the home menu and play cartridge-based games, although it is still in its early stages and has several issues. Currently, it relies on full interpretation and software rendering, which ensures portability but can be slow. As the project progresses, I might explore adding hardware acceleration or higher-level features to improve performance.
3Beans Changelog:
* Fixed ARM11 interrupts not updating after CPSIE
