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3Beans (2026/01/11) is a low-level emulator for the 3DS, capable of running the entire OS and playing cartridge-based games. While it can boot the home menu, it remains in early development with several issues. Currently, it relies on full interpretation and software rendering, making it portable but slow. Future plans may include adding hardware acceleration and high-level features to improve performance. The latest update includes micro-optimizations to the shader interpreter. Users can download 3Beans from the provided source.
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3Beans (2026/01/11) has been released. 3Beans provides low-level emulation of the 3DS, meaning it operates the entire OS just like on the actual hardware. It successfully boots the home menu and supports cartridge-based games; however, it is still in the early stages and has several unresolved issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and rendered through software, which enhances its portability but results in slower performance. If the project progresses, I may look into adding hardware acceleration or high-level features for better speed.
3Beans Changelog:
* Micro-optimization of the shader interpreter
