A PS5 Linux Hack Now Makes Sony’s Console Feel Like a Steam Box
Andy Nguyen posted the install steps on GitHub, but the method only works on disc-based PS5 units running firmware 3.xx or 4.xx.
A Linux install path now exists for the PS5, and it pushes Sony’s console much closer to a Steam-style PC than a standard PlayStation.
On March 6, 2026, Andy Nguyen said on X that he had ported Linux to the PS5 and turned it into a Steam Machine while running GTA 5 Enhanced with ray tracing, as shown in his post.
I ported Linux to the PS5 and turned it into a Steam Machine. Running GTA 5 Enhanced with Ray Tracing. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/aMbT0PQ1dS
— Andy Nguyen (@theflow0) March 6, 2026
Nguyen later shared the installation steps on GitHub. He also said the process does not put the hardware at risk, though caution still makes sense if you decide to try it.
The catch is that this only works on a disc-based PS5 running firmware 3.xx or 4.xx. There is no support yet for 5.xx firmware, and the older 1.xx and 2.xx builds are not covered either. It is also a soft mod, so the Linux install is wiped on every reboot. Nguyen is working on a way to keep it in Rest Mode, and output currently works at 1080p, 1440p, and 2160p at 60Hz. He is also looking into 30Hz and 120Hz support.
For now, this is the kind of setup that will mainly interest tinkerers who already have the right hardware and firmware in hand. Tell us what you think in the comments, and follow us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram for more gaming news.
