Understanding PKG and RAP Files: The Modern Way to Manage PS3 Digital Content For anyone delving into PlayStation 3 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
reActPSN: A classic method requiring a specialized "aa" user profile to generate licensing, says 0.5.5. pkg rap files ps3 better
: RAP files act as the digital license; using them is generally viewed as "cleaner" for those who occasionally go online, as they mimic real PSN licenses. The Downside: The Installation Tax Understanding PKG and RAP Files: The Modern Way
If you are running an older Custom Firmware or a DEX (Debug) unit, RAP files are the native way the system handles licenses. Additionally, for users who prefer to keep their games in "folder format" on their PC to stream them to the PS3 over a network (via NFS or SMB), the RAP file is still the standard mechanism for licensing. PKG (Package) Files : These are essentially installers
PS3_Backups/
|-- NPUA80085_TheLastOfUs/
|-- NPUA80085.pkg (game)
|-- NPUA80085_UPDATE.rap (update)
|-- NPUA80085_DLC.rap (DLC)
PKG (Package) Files: These are essentially installers. A PKG file contains the actual game data, updates, or DLC.
The PKG (The "Lock"): This is the bulk of your download. Without it, there is no game.