Some older PKGi builds (pre-1.2) don’t support https://.
db_name [ZZZ - Game Updates] url https://nopaystation.com/tsv/PS3_UPDATES.tsv
Why this works: PKGi displays databases in alphanumeric order based on db_name. !!! beats 000, which beats PSP, which beats ZZZ. Your top-priority content will always be visible the second PKGi opens. pkgi ps3 configtxt top
The file uses a very straightforward key-value pair format. The most important lines are:
url_games http://some-server.com/db_games.txt
url_dlc http://some-server.com/db_dlc.txt
url_updates http://some-server.com/db_updates.txt
url_psx http://some-server.com/db_psx.txt
url_ps2 http://some-server.com/db_ps2.txt
url_psp http://some-server.com/db_psp.txt
Optionally, you can also include:
If you want your own custom pack at the top immediately:
Sometimes, the top sources are private or semi-private mirrors that offer faster speeds. Check PSX-Place or Reddit’s r/ps3homebrew for the latest "config.txt top" threads. Users often share URLs that include: Some older PKGi builds (pre-1
The config.txt file tells PKGi where to find the PKG (installable package) files and their associated databases. Without it, PKGi has no sources to query. Typically, the file resides on the root of a USB drive (formatted as FAT32) or on the PS3’s internal hard drive under /dev_hdd0/game/PKGi/. When you launch PKGi, it reads config.txt and populates its interface with available titles.
Because PKGi operates in a legal gray area (it accesses decrypted content, though often for backups), the URLs change over time. As of the last year, here are the most reputable and "top-tier" sources for your config.txt. db_name [ZZZ - Game Updates]
url https://nopaystation
Disclaimer: Always ensure you own the original copies of games you download. This guide is for educational and backup purposes.
https://example-feed-1.com/ps3