10.XX support arrives for two PS5 models
The ps5-linux-loader 10.xx-support release adds 10.XX firmware support for the original Fat PS5 and the Slim model. The release notes specifically exclude PS5 Pro, so Pro owners should not treat this build as compatible with their console on 10.XX firmware.
The build was released on October 25, 2026, and includes the 10.XX-specific ps5-linux-loader-10xx.elf payload. The release notes list no other changes or fixes.
What ps5-linux does
ps5-linux uses a payload and patched hypervisor vulnerabilities to boot Linux on supported PS5 consoles. The project is designed to provide a desktop Linux environment on the console, with features including HDMI video and audio output, USB peripheral support, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and an M.2 SSD option for dedicated Linux storage.
The project documentation lists support for several earlier firmware versions on Fat and Slim consoles, along with a separate 13.60 path covering Fat, Slim, and Pro. This release adds 10.XX coverage for Fat and Slim, but the release note does not provide a more specific firmware breakdown.
Model and firmware limits
This change is model-specific: Fat and Slim consoles are included, while PS5 Pro is not. It should also be kept separate from the project’s documented 13.60 support, which is marked experimental and may have stability problems involving USB, display output, and peripherals.
The README describes Linux booting through a rest-mode and resume process rather than a conventional dual-boot setup. It states that the PS5’s internal SSD is not modified. Linux can instead be run from a USB drive, while a compatible M.2 SSD can be used as dedicated Linux storage.
Use the matching loader build
The supplied asset is intended for 10.XX firmware on a Fat or Slim PS5. The release notes do not document 10.XX support for PS5 Pro or any additional hardware support, so users should not assume that this build applies to other console models or firmware versions.
The broader project documentation lists a USB keyboard and mouse as required hardware for running Linux. Ethernet is supported across models, while wireless networking depends on the hardware in use; Bluetooth can be provided through the console’s internal Bluetooth hardware or a dongle. Existing documented limitations include unreliable screen-saver behavior and possible HDMI audio or video issues with some displays.
