Title: How to Install and Play The Sims 3 on PS3 (PKG Guide)
Introduction Looking to play The Sims 3 on your jailbroken PS3 without the disc? The PKG version is the cleanest way. However, the PS3 version of Sims 3 is notorious for a game-breaking "Infinite Saving" glitch. Here is how to install it correctly.
Step 1: Download the Right PKG Do not just grab any base PKG. You need the Base Game PKG plus the 4.xx Backport Fix. Standard versions require Firmware 4.85 or higher. i--- The Sims 3 Ps3 Pkg
Step 2: Installation Order
Step 3: Performance Settings The Sims 3 struggles on native PS3 hardware (low FPS when zooming out). For RPCS3 (PC Emulator): Title: How to Install and Play The Sims
Troubleshooting the "Infinite Save" If your save gets stuck at 99%:
Yes, if:
No, if:
If you cannot verify the integrity of the “i---” file, consider these alternatives: Step 3: Performance Settings The Sims 3 struggles
If you have a legal physical disc, you can dump your own game to a PKG using tools like PS3 Disk Dumper and pkg-ps3 on a PC. This creates your personal, signed PKG file. This is the only legal way to obtain a full-game PKG without buying it from a defunct store.
If you purchased The Sims 3 on the PS3 Store before its shutdown, you could re-download the PKG directly from your account history on your PS3 under "Account Management" > "Transaction Management" > "Download List". This is the safest method.