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3Beans, released on November 17, 2025, emulates the 3DS at a low level, running the OS as if on actual hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge games, but it remains immature and has many issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, making it portable but slow. Future enhancements may include the integration of hardware acceleration or high-level elements to improve performance.
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3Beans (2025/11/17) has been released. 3Beans emulates the 3DS at a fundamental level, allowing it to run the entire operating system as if it were on actual hardware. It can access the home menu and support cartridge-based games, but it is still in early development and faces several challenges. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, making it portable yet slow. If the project progresses sufficiently, I may explore adding hardware acceleration or high-level features to improve performance.
