ps4 FW 4.05 can now run linux with 3d drivers, and play portal 2

[zanzabar]

https://media.ccc.de/v/33c3-7946-console_hacking_2016

fail overflow cracked 4.05 and has full linux with 3d drivers working on almost current firmware.

[Darakian]

Freaking awesome

[AliG]

I never understood the fascination of running Linux on consoles. Console games are already super optimized for the platform they run on, and Linux graphic drivers in general suck. I don't really see any benefit to running Linux just for OS purposes either, as just about everyone has a super powerful phone these days.

I suppose it's a fun hack for those who partake in that kind of thing; I just don't see the value.

[zanzabar]

I never understood the fascination of running Linux on consoles. Console games are already super optimized for the platform they run on, and Linux graphic drivers in general suck. I don't really see any benefit to running Linux just for OS purposes either, as just about everyone has a super powerful phone these days.

I suppose it's a fun hack for those who partake in that kind of thing; I just don't see the value.

the ps3 with some moding made a great media player. now there is the NV sheild so you can do that with a built in HDD but consoles are always fun to play with. the price on a used ps4 is also around $150 right now, you get a bunch of power for $150.

[drmrlordx]

Depending on the circumstances, hacked consoles running Linux make excellent folding/mining hardware. All those GCN CUs, *drool*