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Open-source AnyPS5 runs PlayStation 5 console games natively on PC

Posted by moocow1452
Tags: compatibility layers, pc, windows, linux, open source, anyps5, sony, playstation.5, video games, author.kunal khullar, source.tomshardware
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/open-source-anyps5-dumps-emulation-to-run-playstation-5-console-games-natively-on-pc-amd-zen-2-architecture-enables-proton-like-binary-translation-for-windows-and-linux

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Open-source AnyPS5 dumps emulation to run PlayStation 5 console games natively on PC - AMD Zen 2 architecture enables Proton-like binary translation for Windows and Linux
Published
Sep 26 2026

6 comments

  1. [5]
    tibpoe
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    It's a cool idea but I don't understand why it's news? The project was only started a month ago, and according to the project, and there exist no releases.

    It's a cool idea but I don't understand why it's news? The project was only started a month ago, and according to the project,

    Releases will be published after the first full successful launch of at least one game.

    and there exist no releases.

    8 votes
    1. [4]
      moocow1452
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      I'd argue it's news because it's a novel solution for playing PlayStation 5 games on PC that doesn't require an Emulator and progress is moving exceptionally fast even if games aren't able to boot...

      I'd argue it's news because it's a novel solution for playing PlayStation 5 games on PC that doesn't require an Emulator and progress is moving exceptionally fast even if games aren't able to boot to their menu quite yet.

      6 votes
      1. [3]
        chargrilled_broccoli
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        It's an intriguing development project for sure. I would hazard a guess that this space is being rapidly accelerated with agentic assistance. Can't be sure of course, but I would in no way be...

        It's an intriguing development project for sure. I would hazard a guess that this space is being rapidly accelerated with agentic assistance. Can't be sure of course, but I would in no way be surprised. Especially if there are discoveries of exploits in PS5 as part of the process.

        2 votes