Modder turns Sony’s PlayStation 5 into a Linux-powered gaming PC

Modder ports Linux to Sony’s PS5 console and plays GTA V

A modder called Andy Nguyen, also known as “theflow0” online, has managed to port Linux to Sony’s PlayStation 5 console. The modder even managed to install GTA V on the system and run it at 1440p 60 FPS with ray tracing enabled, proving the system’s full functionality under Linux.

The system exploits an older version of the PlayStation 5 firmware. The modder used a tool called “Byepervisor” to undermine Sony’s security and gain low-level control of the system. With this control, the PS5’s OS can be bypassed, and a custom version of Linux can be booted instead.

Following this mod, the PlayStation 5’s USB ports have remained usable, and the system runs with a 3.2 GHz CPU clock speed and a 2.0 GHz GPU clock speed. While the system reportedly can run, it isn’t stable. With its CPU at 3.5 GHz and its GPU at 2.23 GHz, the PS5 Slim the modder used reportedly overheats. The system can run at 4K over HDMI with audio, turning the PS5 into a highly functional Linux PC.

✅ 4K HDMI Video + Audio
✅ All USB ports

Currently running at 3.2 GHz CPU & 2.0 GHz GPU. It can be boosted to 3.5 GHz CPU and 2.23 Ghz GPU, but my PS5 slim model overheats too quickly.

— Andy Nguyen (@theflow0) March 6, 2026

Since this modder used an exploit on older PS5 firmwares, not all PlayStation 5 owners will be able to turn their systems into Linux PCs. This mod reportedly requires PS5 1.xx/2.xx firmware versions. This means that fully patched PS5 consoles cannot be exploited in this way.

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