The Sonic-Iso fork of the community project ps5-linux lists PlayStation 5 Pro support for firmware 13.60, including M.2 support. Reports also describe Ubuntu reaching the desktop on a retail Pro, but the milestone is a Linux boot, not a demonstrated level of game performance. (Sonic-Iso’s project documentation)
GamingOnLinux reported on October 26 that project notes dated October 19 described Ubuntu booting to the desktop on a retail PS5 Pro. VideoCardz reported that Steam downloads worked. Those reports describe a Linux desktop session and downloads, not tested gameplay.
What the PS5 Pro compatibility listing covers
The listing is for the PS5 Pro on firmware 13.60. It is community-developed software, not a Sony feature. A firmware listing indicates the project’s stated compatibility for that configuration; it does not establish that every Linux application or game runs well on the console.
The fork also lists M.2 support. In its described setup, an M.2 SSD used for Linux is dedicated to Linux and cannot also store PS5 games.
Storage, peripherals and booting Linux
The fork lists a USB drive of at least 64 GB, plus a USB keyboard and mouse, as requirements. It strongly recommends an external SSD. Linux runs as a soft-mod session rather than through a dual-boot menu: the exploit must be run again to start Linux. The project says the console’s internal SSD remains unchanged.
| Setup detail | Project listing |
| PS5 Pro firmware | 13.60, with M.2 support |
| USB storage | At least 64 GB |
| Input devices | USB keyboard and mouse |
| External storage | External SSD strongly recommended |
| M.2 use | Can be dedicated to Linux; unavailable for PS5 game storage in that configuration |
| Boot method | Soft-mod; rerun the exploit to start Linux |
| HDMI output | Up to 4K at 60 Hz |
The 4K-at-60-Hz figure refers to HDMI output, not a game’s frame rate. The fork also notes that HDMI output can fail with some monitors.
What the reports say about games and wireless support
The reported Ubuntu boot and working Steam downloads do not establish how well PC games run on the PS5 Pro. The project’s HDMI output specification is not a gameplay benchmark, and the reported coverage gives no controlled, repeatable Pro game results.
The fork lists MT7925 WLAN support. Separately, one community guide author reported a PS5 Pro Bluetooth issue involving MT7925 and DX12 game GPU hangs mainly on Pro. That is an individual report, not a finding about reliability across devices or builds.
