A developer has released a method to install Linux on some versions of the PlayStation 5, effectively turning the console into a PC capable of running desktop games.
Andy Nguyen, who previously demonstrated a ported version of Ubuntu running PC games on a PS5 last month, has now published the installation steps on GitHub. The soft mod does not persist between power cycles, but once set up, it allows users to play PC titles.
Demonstrations have shown GTA V running with enhanced ray tracing at 60fps in Ubuntu on a PS5, as well as Spider-Man at 1440p resolution. The exploit targets specific PS5 firmware versions and requires technical know-how.