How to Download PS3 Games from USB
First, you'll need to format your USB drive to FAT32. Then, transfer the game files onto the USB, make sure they are in a folder named 'GAMES'. Plug the USB into your PS3, go to the game section, and find the 'Install Package Files' option. Select the game, install it, and you’re good to go!
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Honestly, using a USB to install PS3 games can be a hassle. Just stick to downloading from the PlayStation Store; it's way easier and more secure.
Here's the trick: format your USB to FAT32, copy your game files over, plug it into your PS3, and go to 'Install Package Files' in the game menu. Voila!
You just have to format the USB to FAT32, copy the game files to the USB, plug it into your PS3, navigate to 'Install Package Files', and install.
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