PS5 NOW RUNS LINUX, UNLOCKING PC GAMES

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SAT, MAY 9, 2026

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Developer Andy Nguyen has published a method to run Linux on PlayStation 5 consoles. The installation enables users to play PC games on Sony's hardware, with Ubuntu already demonstrating titles like GTA V at 60fps with enhanced ray tracing.

Nguyen previously demonstrated a ported Ubuntu build running PC games on PS5 last month. This week, he released the installation steps publicly on GitHub. The implementation functions as a soft mod—it does not persist after power downs or system restarts, requiring reinstallation each boot cycle. Once activated, the Linux environment grants full access to PC gaming libraries unavailable natively on PlayStation 5. Initial benchmarks show GTA V achieving 60 frames per second with ray tracing enabled under Ubuntu on the PS5 hardware. The method works on certain PS5 versions, though Nguyen has not specified which firmware versions or console revisions support the Linux installation. This development expands the PS5's utility beyond its intended gaming ecosystem, though the temporary nature of the mod and potential performance limitations may restrict widespread adoption among casual users.

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