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Frequently asked questions about PlayStation 2 Linux
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PlayStation 2 Linux is a port of the Linux kernel to the PlayStation 2 (officially branded as PS2) video games console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment.
No, PlayStation 2 Linux is restricted to models that are compatible with uLaunchELF. Review hardware model compatibility for PlayStation 2 Linux for details.
Yes, models that are compatible with PlayStation 2 Linux work unmodified.
You need
- a PlayStation 2 hardware model compatible with Linux;
- a PlayStation 2 Memory Card with uLaunchELF installed;
- a USB memory device with PlayStation 2 Linux installed;
- additional PlayStation 2 compatible accessories, for example a TV or monitor, and a USB keyboard.
The R5900 is the main processor of the PlayStation 2. It runs the Linux kernel.
The input/output processor (IOP), or sub processor, is a MIPS R3000A, or in later PlayStation 2 models a PowerPC 405GP emulating a MIPS R3000A. It provides a number of services, particularly for peripheral devices, such as USB devices and controllers. Device drivers for these are implemented as IOP modules that the Linux kernel loads as firmware. IOP modules are IRX objects based on the executable and linkable format (ELF).