Linux comes to the PlayStation 5 Pro with firmware 13.60

Linux comes to the PlayStation 5 Pro with firmware 13.60

ByEthan Collins




About a month ago a new jailbreak was announced for the PlayStation 5 which allowed this Sony console to be unlocked up to firmware 13.60, one of the latest released. This opens the possibility of installing unsigned software on your device, and also the operating system Linuxwhich is now compatible with the PlayStation Pro and this latest vulnerable firmware.

Linux now works on the PlayStation 5 Pro with firmware 13.60

Although the initial developer of this project abandoned attempts to bring Linux to the PS5 Pro, after revealing the vulnerability that made it possible, it finally seems that it has been possible. Other developers have continued with this TheFloW project to finally make the PlayStation 5 Pro with Linuxeven sooner than expected. The developer Sonic-Iso seems to have managed to boot the desktop of Ubuntu on a PlayStation 5 Pro with firmware 13.60.

The PS5 Pro with Linux allows you to use Steam and play on PC

The good news is that downloads in steam worksso they can enable this console as a desktop PC not only for productivity but also for gaming. This version of Linux supports video output at 4K and 60 Hzit is compatible with Bluetooth and Ethernet, video acceleration and USB peripherals. In addition, the unit can also be used M.2 SSD for Linux storagemaking it easier to separate both systems.

The internal drive remains unchanged, so Linux does not replace the PlayStation operating system. Additionally, you will need start the process again every time you turn off or restart your consoleat least until they can develop a dual boot system that allows switching between the two operating systems.

Juan Antonio Soto

I am a Computer Engineer and my specialty is automation and robotics. My passion for hardware began at the age of 14 when I broke down my first computer: a 386 DX 40 with 4MB of RAM and 210MB of hard drive. I continue to give free rein to my passion in the technical articles I write for Geeknetic. I dedicate most of my free time to video games, contemporary and retro, on the more than 20 consoles I have, in addition to the PC.

Ethan Collins
Ethan Collins

As a dedicated tech enthusiast and writer at IRC Junkie, I explore the latest innovations in software and hardware. With a background in computer science, I thrive on simplifying complex technological concepts for our readers. My goal is to inspire curiosity and understanding in the ever-evolving world of technology.