A standard config.txt looks like this:
url_games https://your-database-url.com/PS3_GAMES.tsv
url_dlcs https://your-database-url.com/PS3_DLC.tsv
url_updates https://your-database-url.com/PS3_UPDATES.tsv
url_psx_games https://your-database-url.com/PSX_GAMES.tsv
url_psp_games https://your-database-url.com/PSP_GAMES.tsv
url_unlock https://your-database-url.com/UNLOCK.tsv
install_dir /dev_hdd0/game/
timeout 30
Let’s break down each line.
Copy the text inside the code block below. ps3 pkgi config.txt
# PS3 Games (NPEB/NPUB/BCES/BLUS)
url0 https://nopaystation.com vita/PS3_GAMES
# PS3 DLCs
url1 https://nopaystation.com vita/PS3_DLCS
# PS3 Themes
url2 https://nopaystation.com vita/PS3_THEMES
# PS3 Avatars
url3 https://nopaystation.com vita/PS3_AVATARS
# PS1 Classics (Playable on PS3)
url4 https://nopaystation.com vita/PS1_GAMES
# PS2 Classics (Playable on PS3)
url5 https://nopaystation.com vita/PS2_GAMES
# PSP Games (Remasters/Minis)
url6 https://nopaystation.com vita/PSP_GAMES
# Download Location (Leave as default or change to /dev_usb000/)
directory /dev_hdd0/packages
# Use original filenames (Recommended)
url_psp_encoding utf8
If you have a NAS (Network Attached Storage) or a home server, you don't need to rely on public URLs. You can host your own PKGi database. A standard config
This is the ultimate solution for preserving your digital library if public servers ever disappear permanently. Let’s break down each line
Note: The following is a fictional URL format to demonstrate the structure. You must replace it with a live URL from the sources above.
url = https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ExampleUser/ps3-database/main/db_PC
title = Community DB (PC)
Important Security Note: Never trust config.txt files downloaded from random YouTube videos or unverified Discord servers. A malicious URL could point to corrupted PKG files or track your IP address. Always view the config.txt in a text editor before using it.