A modder has ported the Linux operating system over to the PS5, turning the console into an unofficial Steam Machine.
Andy Nguyen (theflow0) took to Twitter/X to share a video of Linux running on a PS5, delivering an experience similar to that of the Steam Machine. The footage shows him booting up GTA V Enhanced via the operating system and playing the game with ray tracing enabled on the console. When asked about support for the RPCS3 emulator, he showed a screenshot of GTA San Andreas running on the PS5 in Linux mode.
According to the modder, the PS5 currently runs on Linux with its CPU clocked at 3.2 GHz and its GPU clocked at 2.0 GHz. He further mentioned that the clockspeeds can be further boosted to 3.5 GHz for the CPU and 2.23 Ghz for the GPU, though his PS5 Slim quickly overheats in this configuration. The console outputs at 4K via its HDMI port with audio and all USB ports functional when running on Linux.
The modder aims to make the PS5 Linux hack available publicly before the release of GTA VI later this year on November 19, 2026. However, he cautioned that it only works with a full chain exploit, and will thus only be available on older PS5 firmwares.
As for the actual Steam Machine, Valve recently suggested that the upcoming device may see delays as the company continues finalizing its launch plans. The update appeared in a message published on Steam as part of the company’s Year in Review discussion. While reflecting on its long-term hardware ambitions, Valve acknowledged that supply issues have created complications for the new devices. The company indicated that timelines remain uncertain as it continues refining its hardware ecosystem, suggesting that the Steam Machine may or may not arrive in 2026 depending on how development and manufacturing progress.
