citronalco / ps2-linux

Linux 2.2, 2.6, 3.x, 4.x and 5.x kernels for the PlayStation 2.

PlayStation 2 Linux kernel

This Linux kernel branch implements the o32 ABI for the Sony PlayStation 2.

# uname -mrs
Linux 5.4.221+ mips
# cat /proc/cpuinfo
system type		: Sony PlayStation 2
machine			: SCPH-37000 L
processor		: 0
cpu model		: R5900 V3.1
BogoMIPS		: 291.58
wait instruction	: no
microsecond timers	: yes
tlb_entries		: 48
extra interrupt vector	: yes
hardware watchpoint	: no
isa			: mips1 mips3
ASEs implemented	: toshiba-mmi
shadow register sets	: 1
kscratch registers	: 0
package			: 0
core			: 0
VCED exceptions		: not available
VCEI exceptions		: not available

Frequently asked questions

The wiki has frequently asked questions about PlayStation 2 Linux.

Building and installing

This kernel can be started directly from a USB flash drive, using for example uLaunchELF for the PlayStation 2. A special kernel loader is unnecessary.

The wiki has a guide on building and installing PlayStation 2 Linux.

PlayStation 2 Linux distributions

There is a Gentoo live USB for the PlayStation 2.

PlayStation 2 Linux emulation

R5900 QEMU can be used to emulate programs compiled for PlayStation 2 Linux.

General README

Review the general README for further information on the Linux kernel.