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TL;DR
- An open source project called PS5-linux will allow you to run Steam on your PS5.
- The project works by taking advantage of a patched hypervisor vulnerability in the system.
- This only works on original PS5 models with 3.xx or 4.xx firmware.
Valve is working on bringing Steam straight to your living room with a new Steam Machine. However, the company has not yet revealed the release date of the hardware. If you’re desperate to start playing games on your PC on your couch and you have a PlayStation 5, there’s an option you might want to consider.
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But GitHubA new open source project called ps5-linux has kicked off. True to its name, this project turns your PS5 into a Linux PC, which will allow you to install Steam.
According to the developers, this hack works by exploiting a hypervisor vulnerability patched in the system, which gives the OS access to the console’s eight CPU cores clocked at 3.5GHz and the GPU at 2.23GHz. It should provide enough performance to run Steam games and power a variety of emulators. Additionally, this project supports HDMI 4K60 video and audio output, and the M.2 SSD can be used as a dedicated Linux partition.
However, there are some caveats to be aware of. First of all, the project only supports the original PS5 model, also known colloquially as the “PS5 Phat”. The second caveat is that your PS5 must be running on 3.xx or 4.xx firmware:
- 3.00, 3.10, 3.20, 3.21, without M.2 support
- 4.00, 4.02, 4.03, 4.50, 4.51 with M.2 support
The developers are keeping the doors open for 1.xx and 2.xx firmware. They are also considering adding 5.xx firmware in the future, but this option would require Linux to be run on a virtual machine, which would limit the features available.
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