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Modder releases PS5-Linux that turns the console into a fully functional Linux gaming PC
(www.notebookcheck.net)
I wonder how it compares to the steam machine.
this post was submitted on 28 Apr 2026
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Well, you can get the hardware now for one.
Would be an interesting comparison once it does release though. Especially for a price/performance comparison now that Sony increased PS5 pricing.
I can't wait for bringus studios to release a video where he games on a PS5.
He essentially did. He did that one build with one of those ps5 reject boards. Based off that I assumed the ps5 could run standard Linux but I haven't cared about consoles and modding in a very long time.
With hardware prices being what they are is this actually a good deal?
I would personally try to go for a BC-250 blade setup, less performance but roughly half the cost of a secondhand ps5 (in Aus at least) and still capable of modern gaming
I suppose that also depends on time invested tinkering and sourcing components for the BC-250 like an ssd, enclosure and psu
If the jailbreak method ever works on whatever the current firmware is, I'll probably go ahead and do it to mine.
Fml, my ps5 is up to date. Maybe I can try and buy an old one and sell mine.
Is it cost effective?
If you can pick up a second-hand PS5, possibly. Obviously is if you already own one and wanna Proton it.