• Tartufo@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    Whelp, I already decided that my PS5 is going to be the last Sony console I have. If you’re going digital only I have zero reasons to not just go all in on Steam. ¯\(ツ)/¯

    Was already not happy about their removal of the ability to transfer your saves to a USB stick, forcing their cloud instead. However if it had stayed with that I could have dealt with it, not like I really need backup saves 99.9% of the time. Still, a nail in the coffin is a nail in the coffin.

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      4 days ago

      Wasn’t there some exposed boot loader keys for the PS5? I’m somewhat hoping to turn my PS into a Linux steam box one day…

      Unfortunately I still want to play games on it until then, so I won’t prevent firmware updates, yet.

      I’m definitely not in the market for a PS6 (when it will be released) however.

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          4 days ago

          I know about that, unfortunately I’m on the latest system software - I did only recently turn off automated updates.

          And IIRC my PS+ subscription (which I still use) will try to force me to update when a new version is out.

          So, should I disable PS+ just for the hope the Linux Bootloader will catch up to my system software version? That’s why I hope for an (unpatchable) boot exploit.

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        4 days ago

        I honestly have no clue. I’d use Steam on my PC and just see if I can add my TV as possible output screen. My PC and console are already in the same room anyways.

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      4 days ago

      People should’ve started their boycotts with PS4 and Switch.