A modder has ported the open source operating system Linux to his PS5 and immediately set it to work, running GTA 5 at 60fps with full ray tracing enabled.
The hack runs using an older version of the console’s firmware, so only the most dedicated will be able to try this at home.
But according to the modder, all of the format’s features are functional, including its 4K HDMI video output and all USB ports.
He notes that its CPU is currently running at 3.2GHz and its GPU is operating at 2.0GHz. While it’s possible to push both of these harder, it sounds like it could lead to overheating issues, so he’s currently not using those higher speeds.
It’s worth noting this is all running on a traditional base PS5, and not the more powerful PS5 Pro.
An interesting experiment, then. It’ll be fascinating to see where else modders take the console, now it’s starting to get cracked open a little more.
As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.
