PlayStation 2 Linux hardware model compatibility

See also the frequently asked question “What do I need to use PlayStation 2 Linux?”

Linux for the PlayStation 2 is currently restricted to models that are compatible with uLaunchELF, as it is used as a boot loader for the Linux kernel.

Compatible models

The following models are expected to be compatible:

• SCPH-3xxxx
• SCPH-5xxxx
• SCPH-7xxxx
• SCPH-900xx
• Sony Bravia KDL-22PX300

The following models have been tested with recent Linux versions and are known to be compatible:

• SCPH-30004
• SCPH-30004 R
• SCPH-37000 L
• SCPH-39004
• SCPH-50004
• SCPH-70003
• SCPH-70004
• SCPH-75004
• SCPH-77004
• SCPH-90001 (Test by DCFUKSURMOM)

The following models are, at this time, untested:

• SCPH-10000
• SCPH-15000
• SCPH-18000
• DTL-H10000
• Namco System 246/256 (all arcade machines)
• PS2 TOOL (all modes and revisions)
• PS3 Backward Compatible with PS2
• PS3 Semi-Backward Compatible with PS2
• PS3 PS2 Classics
• PS4 PS2 Classics