For users who prefer not to manually transfer text files to their consoles via USB or FTP, PKGi supports remote database fetching. This is handled via a config.txt file placed in the same USRDIR directory. Sample config.txt Layout
: Go to dev_hdd0 -> game -> PKGI00000 -> USRDIR . pkgi ps3 database exclusive
Guide you through if you don't have a file manager. For users who prefer not to manually transfer
Double-check the spelling of config.txt . Ensure it is placed exactly in the USRDIR directory of the PKGi app ID. Verify the database URLs are active on a PC browser. Error: "HTTP download error" or Slow Speeds Cause: Server congestion or poor Wi-Fi connection. Guide you through if you don't have a file manager
Standard databases often lump all files together. An exclusive database uses strict formatting to separate retail games, PSN exclusives, PlayStation Vita/PSP cross-buy titles, downloadable content (DLC), and regional variations (US, EU, JP).
Exclusive database configurations ensure RAP files are handled, so games work immediately upon installation.
If your PKGi list is not populating or the system feels sluggish after installing many packages, you may need to perform maintenance: