The actual URLs ( http://your-source-url.com/... ) must be live links. They are often hosted on GitHub, MediaFire, or private homebrew forums.
: Use an FTP client (like FileZilla) or a USB drive with a file manager (like multiMAN or Irisman). : Move the file to: dev_hdd0/game/PKGI00000/USRDIR/ : Open the pkgi app on your PS3 and press to bring up the menu, then select to populate the list. Key Settings Explained
The config.txt is a simple plain-text file that tells PKGi where to find its database of games, updates, and DLCs. It contains URLs pointing to .tsv or .csv files hosted online. When you click in the app, it reads these URLs to populate its list of thousands of titles. Standard PKGi Config.txt Content
Unlike manually downloading PKG files to a USB drive, PKGi connects to a text-based database that lists games, DLCs, updates, and PS2/PSP classics. This database is referenced through a config.txt file.
By following this guide, you can create or download a functional config.txt , install PKGi, and start downloading games directly to your console—all legally within the bounds of owning your game backups.
Use a file manager like multiMAN or FTP to place both files on the PS3's internal hard drive:
: These are the direct links to the database files. Most users point these to the NoPayStation sort/order