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Modder releases PS5-Linux that turns the console into a fully functional Linux gaming PC (www.notebookcheck.net)
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[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Most consoles, if not all, have electronic fuses that are embedded inside chips that they intentionally blow out with each firmware update that prevent them from rolling back to older versions.

[–] Rubanski@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Are you serious? Wtf

[–] flubba86@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes, it's a common practice that's been done right back to PS2 and Xbox360 days.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Because it's still their condole, even though you paid for it. They are just graciously letting you use it as long as you stay profitable to them.