Recently, rumors that Sony will abandon the PC platform have triggered heated discussions. A security engineer found a new way to change the Sony PS5 console into a usable PC. This engineer named Andy Nguyen,Relying on a complete exploit chain to break through PS5's multi-layered software and hardware defenses, the Linux system was successfully transplanted to the console. Not only can the system run normally, but the modified console can also play games very well.
From the video posted by Andy, we can see that the modified PS5 Slim model is running a full version of Linux system without any reduction in functionality. After modification, it can perform all operations of an ordinary PC. The most surprising thing is that it can also run "GTA V Enhanced Edition" through the Steam platform.
Tests show that when the game is set to 1440p resolution and the "High RT" ray tracing preset is turned on, the frame rate is stable at 60 frames with almost no fluctuations, and the audio is completely normal.
Andy revealed that this modified host, nicknamed "LinuxStation 5" by netizens, supports 4K HDMI and audio output, and all USB interfaces can be used normally. In terms of hardware, its default CPU frequency is 3.2GHz and GPU default frequency is 2.0GHz. It can also be overclocked - the CPU is up to 3.5GHz and the GPU is up to 2.23GHz. However, the heat dissipation of PS5 Slim cannot keep up. It is easy to overheat after overclocking and cannot maintain high frequency for a long time.
This transformation was not easy. Andy deliberately chose an old PS5 with firmware version between 1.0 and 2.0. He exploited the Byepervisor vulnerability to successfully bypass the hypervisor on the Sony host, gain kernel-level control, and then run unsigned code. At present, the GPU acceleration of this console is not perfect, and some functions are limited, but such results have already made the player community shine.
In fact, the underlying essence of PS5 is a closed x86 architecture device, much like a PC. Without the limitations of Sony's hypervisor, it can actually boot the Linux system directly.
This transformation also indirectly indicates the potential of the upcoming Steam console, which has similar performance and will also run the Linux-based SteamOS system.With the help of Proton compatibility tools developed by Valve, almost all Windows games can be run seamlessly, sometimes with a slight increase in frame rate. And this Linux-PS5 takes care of both. After debugging, it can be turned back into a normal console and play PS5 exclusive games normally.
Andy's current transformation results provide players with a new direction, but due to the limitations of old firmware and some functional defects, it will be difficult to popularize it in the short term.
However, this breakthrough not only once again proves the hardware potential of PS5, but also makes the outside world think more about Sony's closed strategy of consoles and the development of future game hardware.
