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… After some testing and improvements, he has finally released PS5-Linux, allowing users to turn their console into a functional Linux gaming PC. PS5-Linux is here According to the official GitHub notes, PS5-Linux uses a patched hypervisor vulnerability to unlock the console’s hardware. …
… Even better, some benchmarks reflect these technologies actually working better than the native Windows versions, taking a pain point of Linux gaming and turning it into a genuine strength. …
… Now, Anbernic has released a Linux OS for the RG DS, that users can install without erasing the preinstalled Android OS. The features of the new Linux OS as well as how to install it on the RG DS available on Amazon for $124.99 has been detailed in a video. …
In late April 2026, modder Andy Nguyen released PS5-Linux for PlayStation 5 consoles running firmware 3.xx and 4.xx. With Linux installed, the system can essentially work like a regular PC, which also opens the door to emulation, and that's what another modder just showed off.
The latest stable version of this distro ships with the Steam client installer alongside Lutris Launcher, Gaming, Heroic Launcher, Moonlight GameStream, and more. …
… Linux , on the other hand, was able to finally surpass the 5% mark in March 2026, but last month, the numbers dropped again. Currently, Steam on Linux has pulled back to 4.52%. …
With a new exploit, Sony’s console can become a capable gaming PC. Using the PS5 on Linux hack, Digital Foundry evaluated the performance of several PlayStation games. …
The Linux on PS5 hack makes the console a tempting platform for the RPCS3 PS3 emulator. …
The gap between gaming handhelds and tablets has narrowed significantly in recent years. Previously, gaming handhelds were mainly Linux or Windows-based. …