- A series of updates via homebrew projects have pushed the PlayStation 5 into the ultimate gaming rig, as long as you’re jailbroken.
- The latest update for the PS5SX2 allows users to play PS2 DVDs directly on the PS5, while proof-of-concept footage for the RPS5S3 shows PS3 games running on the PS5.
- The latest update for PS5CEMU-HAR unifies Wii U, 3DS and DS emulation into one interface, while updates to other Switch emulators improve performance in heavy games.
- The developers have also offered that Windows 7 can run and play on the PS5, because why not.
The PlayStation 5 homebrew scene is moving at breakneck speed, turning Sony’s flagship console into an unexpectedly versatile emulation powerhouse. Just days after we covered PS5SX2 bringing PlayStation 2 emulation and Project ProsperoEden taking on Nintendo Switch titles, developers have rolled out massive updates that radically change what jailbroken PS5 consoles can do.
PS5SX2 v2.1.0 provides native PS2 disc playback
Leading the charge is PS5SX2 v2.1.0 versionwhich offers the first real live workflow for playing a disc in a scene. The PCSX2-based emulator can now play original physical PS2 DVDs directly from the PS5 home screen, completely bypassing the tedious step of first dumping the ISO files to the storage. It relies on a combination of ShadowMount Plus and an accompanying helper payload, bringing the broken console closer to native backward compatibility that Sony never offered.
