Sahwa@reddthat.com to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days agoModder releases PS5-Linux that turns the console into a fully functional Linux gaming PCwww.notebookcheck.netexternal-linkmessage-square109fedilinkarrow-up1805arrow-down14
arrow-up1801arrow-down1external-linkModder releases PS5-Linux that turns the console into a fully functional Linux gaming PCwww.notebookcheck.netSahwa@reddthat.com to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days agomessage-square109fedilink
minus-squareBradleyUffner@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8·1 day agoMost 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.
minus-squareflubba86@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·1 day agoYes, it’s a common practice that’s been done right back to PS2 and Xbox360 days.
minus-squareAgent641@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·1 day agoBecause 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.
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.
Are you serious? Wtf
Yes, it’s a common practice that’s been done right back to PS2 and Xbox360 days.
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.
lmao