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3Beans (2025/11/18) has been released, emulating the 3DS at a low level to run the OS like real hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge-based games, though it remains early in development with several issues. Currently, it uses full interpretation and software rendering, resulting in slow performance. Future plans may include hardware acceleration or high-level elements to improve speed. The recent changelog notes minor compatibility fixes and ARM11 timer scaling based on clock speed. Download 3Beans (2025/11/18) for more details.
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3Beans (2025/11/18) has been released. This emulator operates the 3DS at a fundamental level, meaning it processes the entire OS as if it were on genuine hardware. It can access the home menu and run cartridge-based games, though it is still in its early stages and has various issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, which enhances its portability but results in slower performance. If the project develops further, I might look into adding hardware acceleration or high-level features to improve speed.
3Beans Changelog:
* Resolved several minor compatibility issues
* Adjusted ARM11 timers according to clock speeds
