ps5-linux/ps5-linux-loader
Linux payload implementing HV exploits to run a custom bootloader observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
78/100
- Activity 98
- Release rhythm 92
- Longevity 9
Flags: young
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 4
- age_days: 131
- days_rel: 58
- days_push: 15
- n_releases_24m: 6
Adoption not part of the score
2315 stars · 162 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
A Linux payload that uses hypervisor (HV) exploits to boot a custom Linux bootloader on PS5 Phat and Slim consoles running firmware 3.00-7.61. It turns the console into a Linux PC with support for 4K60 HDMI output, M.2 SSD, USB peripherals, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and the BD drive via custom drivers.
Use cases
- run Linux on a PS5 console
- turn a PS5 into a desktop Linux PC
- play Steam games on PS5 hardware
- run emulators on PS5
- boot custom Linux from USB or M.2 SSD on PS5
- use PS5 hardware for general-purpose computing
When to choose
- you have a PS5 Phat or Slim on a supported firmware (3.00-7.61)
- you want a full Linux desktop on console hardware
- you want to experiment with console exploitation and custom bootloaders
When to avoid
- your PS5 firmware is not in the supported list and cannot be downgraded
- you need a warranty-safe or non-invasive setup
- you expect full GPU acceleration or complete hardware parity with a PC
- you have a PS5 model other than Phat or Slim
Facets
application · maturity active
security embedded operating-systems hardware security gaming-tools embedded c ps5 console-hacking hypervisor-exploit dual-boot custom-firmware reverse-engineering hardware-hacking bootloader operating-systems linux
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/ps5-linux/ps5-linux-loader · fetched 2026-08-28 · 4e738ee9b55b
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| ps5-linux/ps5-linux-loader | main | 78 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="ps5-linux/ps5-linux-loader")
Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00 · Report a problem