Requirements and initial setup

In order to install Linux on the PS%, a lot of things are needed. You may have to buy some gear to make this work.

Hardwares

To run ps5-linux, you need some required and optional hardwares:

• Required: USB drive with minimum 64GB (ideally external SSD) to install and run Linux.
• Required: USB Ethernet/WLAN adapter for internet access.
• Required: USB keyboard/mouse (dongles supported too).
• Optional: M.2 SSD compatible on PS5 (see official guide) to run Linux from SSD.
• Optional: Bluetooth dongle to connect with PS5 DualSense controller.

Configure PS5 settings

Required: Enable Rest Mode features:

Go to ``Settings`` → ``System`` → ``Power Saving`` → ``Features Available in Rest Mode`` and set ``Supply Power to USB Ports to Always``.

Required: Disable HDMI Device Link:

Go to ``Settings`` → ``HDMI`` → ``Enable HDMI Device Link``

Recommended: Disable automatic updates:

Go to Settings → System Software → System Software Update and Settings

Recommended: Disable automatic error reporting:

Go to ``Settings`` → ``System Software`` → ``Report System Software Errors Automatically``