(if you want to install an updated version, e.g., 1.01 or later). Tool: PS3 ISO Tools (for ISO extraction). Tool: PKG Linker or PS3 PKG Creator (for creating the PKG).
Games appear neatly on your main console menu.
Before diving into the steps, it helps to understand the benefits of the PKG format over ISO:
With the files updated and converted to an HDD-ready structure, you can now package them into a single .PKG file for the XMB. Open the folder.
Move your merged game folder (the folder containing PS3_GAME ) into this game directory. Launch history.exe or TrueAncestor_PKG_Creator.exe .
The tool will automatically analyze the game ID and prompt you to begin conversion.
: Use a utility such as True Ancestor PKG Repacker or a resigner tool to build the final .pkg file from the processed folders.
Ensure the PARAM.SFO file in the PS3_GAME folder reflects the updated version number. Step 3: Converting the Folder to PKG
Turn on your PS3 and ensure is active or click Enable HEN . Navigate to the Game column on the XMB. Open Package Manager > Install Package Files .
Certain converted PSN games require a .rap file. Place the corresponding .rap file into a folder named exdata on your USB drive, then run a tool like reactPSN or use the built-in custom firmware features to activate it.