Converting a PS4 into a PC involves hardware and software adjustments.

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12-14-2016, 02:08 AM

Switching your PS4's hard drive to a Windows 10 system would likely make it function more like a PC. You're seeking advice on how this change might help you achieve your goal of becoming a PC user.

Epictiger157

12-14-2016, 02:08 AM #1

Switching your PS4's hard drive to a Windows 10 system would likely make it function more like a PC. You're seeking advice on how this change might help you achieve your goal of becoming a PC user.

Pickmaster12
Senior Member

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12-14-2016, 04:14 AM

Many users have successfully installed Linux, while Windows seems very difficult for some.

Pickmaster12

12-14-2016, 04:14 AM #2

Many users have successfully installed Linux, while Windows seems very difficult for some.

Nixelord03
Member

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12-15-2016, 02:26 PM

This was due to limited drivers, missing CPU instruction sets, or a tightly controlled boot process. Despite that, some users managed to install Linux on a PS3, while the PS4 offers significantly stricter restrictions.

Nixelord03

12-15-2016, 02:26 PM #3

JASmalley
Member

12-23-2016, 01:33 AM

There are methods to run Linux on a PS3 using official firmware, and on a PS4 via jailbreaking by taking advantage of a weak firmware. However, you won't be able to turn it into a traditional PC.

JASmalley

12-23-2016, 01:33 AM #4

There are methods to run Linux on a PS3 using official firmware, and on a PS4 via jailbreaking by taking advantage of a weak firmware. However, you won't be able to turn it into a traditional PC.

godzillaslime
Member

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12-23-2016, 08:24 AM

You're welcome! Here we go...

godzillaslime

12-23-2016, 08:24 AM #5

You're welcome! Here we go...

MurdleMuffin
Junior Member

12-24-2016, 04:13 PM

It's truly disappointing, I hope you're okay.

MurdleMuffin

12-24-2016, 04:13 PM #6

It's truly disappointing, I hope you're okay.

Gfiti
Member

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12-29-2016, 05:15 PM

I often thought about why better hardware could be found at the same cost, especially with improved cooling. Linux seems more compact and efficient, which makes me think it would add value to an HTPC built from an old console. Windows, on the other hand, feels unreliable and inconsistent.

Gfiti

12-29-2016, 05:15 PM #7

Gunner12v
Junior Member

12-29-2016, 06:39 PM

Sure thing! It’d be awesome to run Xbox games directly on an Xbox console while also handling PC tasks. That would create a really unique and powerful gaming setup.

Gunner12v

12-29-2016, 06:39 PM #8

Sure thing! It’d be awesome to run Xbox games directly on an Xbox console while also handling PC tasks. That would create a really unique and powerful gaming setup.