PS5 Linux loader goes public, turning console into full Linux gaming PC
akyuu
57 points
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April 29, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (4 comments)
standardly
Genuine question, no snark intended, bc this is interesting... but: Why would someone want to do this? What is the benefit (besides satisfying a technical challenge)?
c-c-c-c-c
> Users who want to downgrade or sideload a specific firmware version can do so using Sony's official reinstall process with the correct PUP file. this is not true, you can only upgrade using a PUP not downgrade. Super excited for this, havent been involved since the bd-jb exploit and finally i can use my ps5 the way i want to.
drzaiusx11
I used to run Linux on my PS2 until Sony nuked it
abrookewood
Can anyone comment on the performance vs stock PS5??