Forget the Steam Machine: This hack will let you play Steam games on PS5

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• An open‑source project called ps5‑linux lets you run Steam on a PlayStation 5.
• It works by exploiting a patched hypervisor vulnerability, giving Linux access to the console’s eight 3.5 GHz CPU cores and 2.23 GHz GPU.
• Only the original “PS5 Phat” model is supported, and it must be on firmware 3.xx or 4.xx.

Overview

Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine hardware aims to bring Steam to the living room, but its release date remains unknown. If you want to play PC games on a PS5 right now, the ps5‑linux project provides an alternative.

The project’s source code is hosted on GitHub: . It transforms a PS5 into a Linux PC, allowing you to install and run Steam, as well as a variety of emulators.

How It Works

• The hack exploits a patched hypervisor vulnerability, granting the Linux OS direct access to the console’s hardware.
• CPU: 8 cores @ 3.5 GHz
• GPU: 2.23 GHz
• Video/Audio: HDMI 4K 60 Hz output
• Storage: An M.2 SSD can be used as a dedicated Linux partition.

These specifications are sufficient for most Steam titles and many emulation workloads.

Supported Firmware

The project currently supports only the original PS5 model (the “PS5 Phat”) on the following firmware versions:

Developers are keeping the door open for older 1.xx and 2.xx firmware, and they are exploring support for future 5.xx firmware. On 5.xx, Linux would need to run inside a virtual machine, which would limit available features.