The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up the PS3 PKGi config.txt File
: Determines the default sorting method (e.g., by name, size, or date).
notes that this tool is a port of the PS Vita version, meaning it shares similar logic for handling large databases of Local Updates
url_games https://nopaystation.com url_updates https://nopaystation.com url_dlcs https://nopaystation.com url_psx_games https://nopaystation.com url_ps2_games https://nopaystation.com url_psp_games https://nopaystation.com url_themes https://nopaystation.com url_avatars https://nopaystation.com sort name order asc content missing Use code with caution. Command Breakdown:
contentid, type, name, description, rap, url, size, checksum
Ensure the file extension is not doubled (e.g., config.txt.txt ). Turn on "File name extensions" in Windows Explorer to verify. Make sure the file is inside dev_hdd0/game/PKGI00000/USRDIR/ and not just in the root of the game folder. Error: "HttpError: HTTP open failed"
By setting up your config.txt in this way, you've essentially told PKGi where to look for different categories of content. The next time you open the app and navigate to the "Refresh" option, it will download all these CSV files, parse them, and populate its lists.
Here’s a breakdown of what makes this config file interesting, how it works, and some user reviews/observations about it.
# PS3 Themes url2 https://nopaystation.com vita/PS3_THEMES
(Recommended for advanced users)
Once your file is ready on your computer, you need to transfer it to the correct directory on your PlayStation 3 internal hard drive. Prerequisites A jailbroken PS3 running Custom Firmware (CFW) or PS3HEN.
: Copy the URL from your config.txt into a web browser on your PC. If it does not download a text file immediately, the link is dead and you need to find an updated database source. App Crashes upon Opening Cause : Typo in the configuration syntax or file corruption.
