Locate the specific title ID folder for PKGi. Depending on the version and fork installed, this is typically named .
⚠️ Do not use random, unverified config.txt files from forums. Malicious actors could point the URLs to fake packages. Stick to well-known sources like NoPayStation.
You can transfer the file using a USB flash drive or over your local network using an FTP client (like FileZilla). Format a USB flash drive to FAT32 . Copy config.txt to the root of the USB drive. Plug the USB drive into the rightmost USB port of your PS3.
For the application to recognize it, the config.txt file must be placed in the following directory on your PS3's internal hard drive: /dev_hdd0/game/NP00PKGI3/USRDIR/ pkgi ps3 config.txt
Re-check that the files are inside dev_hdd0/game/NP00PKGI3/USRDIR/ . If you installed PKGI on an external drive, check dev_usb.../ instead.
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Before we dive into the config.txt , you must install PKGi correctly. Follow these steps precisely: Locate the specific title ID folder for PKGi
This file is typically placed in the dev_hdd0/game/PKGi00000/USRDIR/ folder (or /dev_hdd0/game/NP00PKGI/USRDIR/ depending on the version). Some versions use config.cfg , but config.txt remains the standard for older builds and many popular guides.
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No. PKGi hardcodes the filename. Some community builds allow config.cfg , but the standard is config.txt . Malicious actors could point the URLs to fake packages
By placing dbformat.txt alongside config.txt , you can map the columns from your custom CSV (e.g., Title , PKG_URL , etc.) to the standard format PKGi understands (contentid, url, size, etc.). This gives you great flexibility in curating your own personal game list.
To get NoPayStation’s PKGi config:
The config.txt file is a simple text file where each line defines a URL for a specific content category. The basic syntax is: