Re:The PS5 Has Been Jailbroken
by tenebrisalietum on Monday October 03, 2022 @10:10AM
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Apples and oranges. Microsoft's gaming consoles are very locked down, though I haven't been paying too much attention since the Xbox 360.
While not a completely open experience, Microsoft does let you do a lot more on the newer consoles, e.g. https://www.howtogeek.com/703443/how-to-put-your-xbox-series...
> With developer mode enabled on a Microsoft console, it’s possible to install and run UWP apps. When developer mode is enabled, retail games and other services won’t work.
I think I can see why it hasn't been used much, especially given that UWP app framework has been deprecated not that long ago.
I don’t remember with complete certainty, but I’m pretty sure developer mode on the Xbox can be turned back off relatively easily. You can use it like a dual boot and keep your games and data.
Still a pain in the ass, and I never did it because there’s a big button that _does_ erase all your data in the process of switching that you can click by accident.
Apple's macs are also fairly open. You can install your own bootloader, and boot whatever you want on them. There's a secureboot, but it can be disabled.
Of course, apple's iPhone are very similar.