The previously reported PS5 port of the Linux OS that turns the console into a fully functional Steam Machine is now publicly available.
Modder Andy Nguyen (theflow0) took to Twitter/X to share an update on his recent post regarding the Linux OS running on Sony Interactive Entertainment’s current-gen console. The PS5 Linux port is now publicly available, allowing users running supported versions of the console’s firmware to get a fully functional Steam Machine experience. The project’s Github is available here.
Required PS5 Firmware
The PS5 Linux port is currently only supported on the non-slim version of the PS5 on 3.xx and 4.xx firmware versions.
- 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
Support for 1.xx and 2.xx firmware versions may be added in the future, but the developer isn’t prioritizing this effort. Support for 5.xx firmware versions may be added in the future, but Linux will run within the GameOS VM in this scenario, resulting in it having less features and lesser performance. The modder has advised users looking to update to a specific firmware to download the correct PUP and follow the official guide to upgrading their PS5.
Hardware Requirements
In order to run the PS5 Linux port, users will need some required and optional hardware, as seen below.
- Required: USB drive with minimum 64GB (ideally external SSD) to install and run Linux.
- Required: USB Ethernet/WLAN adapter for internet access.
- Required: USB keyboard/mouse (dongles supported too).
- Optional: M.2 SSD compatible on PS5 (see official guide) to run Linux from SSD.
- Optional: Bluetooth dongle to connect with PS5 DualSense controller.
For details on how to install Linux on a supported PS5, follow the link to the project Github here.
The modder previously showed footage of him booting up GTA V Enhanced via the Linux OS and playing the game with ray tracing enabled on the PS5. When asked about support for the RPCS3 emulator, he showed a screenshot of GTA San Andreas running on the console via emulation.
