Select The Sims 3 PKG file and press to begin the installation. Step 3: Activating the Game (If Applicable)

When you download The Sims 3 from the PlayStation Store (now legacy/defunct for direct purchases on PS3) or via backup managers, it arrives as a PKG. This file contains the compressed game data, EBOOT (executable), and assets necessary to install the game onto the PS3’s internal hard drive.

If you purchased The Sims 3 on the PS3 Store before its shutdown, you could re-download the PKG directly from your account history on your PS3 under "Account Management" > "Transaction Management" > "Download List". This is the safest method.

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