If you are getting the error "No sources found" in PKGi, follow these steps precisely.
Most modern users point their ps3 pkgi config.txt to NoPayStation (NPS) . NPS is a community-driven archive of PlayStation content. You need to point PKGi to the NPS TSV files.
As of 2026, a reliable config string is:
url_games http://nopaystation.com/tsv/PS3_GAMES.tsv
url_dlcs http://nopaystation.com/tsv/PS3_DLC.tsv
url_updates http://nopaystation.com/tsv/PS3_UPDATES.tsv
url_psx_games http://nopaystation.com/tsv/PSX_GAMES.tsv
url_psp_games http://nopaystation.com/tsv/PSP_GAMES.tsv
Security Warning: Ensure your PS3 has the correct SSL certificates installed, or change https to http (as shown above) because the PS3's outdated SSL stack often fails with https. ps3 pkgi config.txt
| Key | Description |
|------|-------------|
| url_games | CSV list of PS3 games (full titles) |
| url_dlcs | CSV list of DLCs |
| url_themes | CSV list of custom themes |
| url_avatars | CSV list of avatars |
| url_updates | CSV list of game updates/patches |
| url_psx | PS1 classics list |
| url_psp | PSP games list |
| url_minis | PS Minis list |
| url_demos | Demo content list |
| dl_path | Directory to save downloaded .pkg files (default: /dev_hdd0/packages) |
| rap_path | Directory for .rap license files (default: /dev_hdd0/exdata) |
| timeout | Network timeout in seconds (default: 30) |
| show_all | Show all content, even if already installed (true/false) |
| direct_dl | Download directly without confirmation (true/false) |
The content of config.txt can vary based on the version of PKGi you're using and the specific features you've enabled or customized. Common entries might include:
The config.txt file is a simple UTF-8 text file that tells PKGi three critical things: If you are getting the error "No sources
Without this file, PKGi will launch to a blank white screen, and you will see the dreaded error: "No data found. Check config.txt."
Here is the biggest hurdle for new users: The PS3 homebrew scene is decentralized. Database URLs go offline when free hosting dies. You cannot rely on a single, permanent config.txt.
This points to a TSV (Tab-Separated Values) file. This file contains the master list of every PS3 game available: Title ID (e.g., BLUS12345), name, size, region, and direct download URL. If this line is missing or the URL is dead, PKGi shows nothing. Security Warning: Ensure your PS3 has the correct
You have two options:
Option A (Easy): Using a USB Drive
Option B (Network): Using FTP (Recommended for advanced users)