3Beans
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Visit3Beans vs Tanuki3DS
What both publish
| Fact | 3Beans | Tanuki3DS |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Controls can be viewed and changed from the Settings menu. | The emulator supports keyboard and mouse input, and can also accept controller input. |
| Downloads | The maker lists Windows, macOS, and Linux builds, with latest builds automatically provided through GitHub Actions on the releases page. | The README links stable releases and lists Linux, macOS, and Windows builds for x86_64 and arm64. |
| License | The repository is licensed under GNU GPL-3.0. | The GitHub repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed. |
| Purpose | 3Beans is a low-level Nintendo 3DS emulator that runs the system OS as if it were on real hardware. | Tanuki3DS is a Nintendo 3DS emulator written in C that aims to be simple, fast, and compatible. |
3Beans plans
- 3BeansFree
- Free/open-source buildFree
Tanuki3DS plans
No prices published.
Pick 3Beans if…
3Beans may suit users with a homebrew-enabled physical 3DS who can provide the required system files and encrypted game dumps. It is also relevant to people willing to try an early emulator and report issues or feedback.
Pick Tanuki3DS if…
It suits people looking for a free 3DS emulator on Linux, macOS, or Windows who have decrypted game files. Users comfortable reporting issues through GitHub may also find the project’s support approach useful.