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Jailbroken PS5 can play PS2 discs, but loses network access

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A new homebrew emulator called PS5SX2 allows jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles to play PS2 discs, offering features like 4K upscaling and 60fps patches. However, this functionality comes with significant drawbacks. To use the emulator, a PS5 must be jailbroken, which prevents firmware updates and access to the PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, and newer games that require updated firmware. This effectively cuts off the console from online services and future releases, making it a niche modification for enthusiasts. AI

RANK_REASON This is a homebrew modification for a consumer electronics device, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Jailbroken PS5 can play PS2 discs, but loses network access

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Will Shanklin) ·

    A jailbroken PlayStation 5 can play PS2 discs, but Sony is giving users a tough choice

    We mean that in the Faustian bargain sense.

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