Run SteamOS on PS3?

MrsInvicta
Junior Member

05-26-2021, 04:37 PM

Yes, it is feasible to use SteamOS on a PS3. To set it up, you’ll need to install the appropriate firmware and ensure your console supports the necessary features. The process involves downloading the required software from the official SteamOS website and following the installation instructions provided.

MrsInvicta

05-26-2021, 04:37 PM #1

tdowlingiii
Member

127

05-27-2021, 04:42 AM

SteamOS is designed exclusively for x86-64 compatible processors.

tdowlingiii

05-27-2021, 04:42 AM #2

SteamOS is designed exclusively for x86-64 compatible processors.

Da_Boss9000
Junior Member

05-27-2021, 06:23 AM

As @Dan Castellaneta mentioned, the PS3's Cell chip runs on a PowerPC design and isn't supported by Steam OS.

Da_Boss9000

05-27-2021, 06:23 AM #3

As @Dan Castellaneta mentioned, the PS3's Cell chip runs on a PowerPC design and isn't supported by Steam OS.

Jze_
Member

05-27-2021, 06:10 PM

Not feasible. SteamOS is designed for x86-64 systems, while the PS3 uses POWERPC architecture. Sony discontinued Linux support on the PS3 years ago; initially, running a PowerPC-based Linux distribution was possible, but this feature is no longer available.

Jze_

05-27-2021, 06:10 PM #4

Mannagryn1
Member

122

06-08-2021, 01:39 PM

Initial models of the PS3 were capable of this.

Mannagryn1

06-08-2021, 01:39 PM #5

Initial models of the PS3 were capable of this.

Darkbandit92
Posting Freak

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06-30-2021, 10:23 AM

Sure, please take your time to read the full post. That way, you'll be able to understand the context before I share any details.

Darkbandit92

06-30-2021, 10:23 AM #6

Sure, please take your time to read the full post. That way, you'll be able to understand the context before I share any details.

Akhylys
Member

07-18-2021, 06:41 PM

I believed you were referring to later versions. I thought the original PS3 could still run Linux, and there was a hardware update to stop people from installing it in the ROM.

Akhylys

07-18-2021, 06:41 PM #7

I believed you were referring to later versions. I thought the original PS3 could still run Linux, and there was a hardware update to stop people from installing it in the ROM.

Bazooker
Member

07-24-2021, 04:59 PM

It's not possible to run Linux on a first-gen PS3 even with the newest software. Upgrading the game would help, but newer systems are designed without Linux support.

Bazooker

07-24-2021, 04:59 PM #8

It's not possible to run Linux on a first-gen PS3 even with the newest software. Upgrading the game would help, but newer systems are designed without Linux support.