PlayStation 5 Linux project gets upgraded to support new firmware and PS5 Slim
The open-source project enabling Linux on the PlayStation 5 has been updated to support newer firmware versions and the PS5 Slim model, expanding compatibility for users who want to run alternative operating systems on Sony's latest consoles.
Background
- The article covers a community project that gets Linux running on a PlayStation 5 console — something Sony does not officially support.
- "Firmware" refers to the PS5's built-in system software; newer firmware updates often break unofficial hacks, so this upgrade restores compatibility.
- The "PS5 Slim" is a revised, slightly smaller hardware model of the PS5 released in late 2023; it has different internal components, so hacks must be adapted separately.
- This matters because running Linux on a PS5 turns a gaming console into a general-purpose PC — useful for developers, hobbyists, or anyone who wants a cheap, powerful AMD-based machine — but requires exploiting the console's security, which Sony regularly patches.
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