How to Install PS1 Games on PS3

HI friends, now you can play your PS1 games on your PS3. Many of my users were regularly asking me for the process of how to install PS1 games on PS3. So, after a long research, I found out about the 100% working process. With the help of this process, you can easily play your PS1 games on your PS3 console without any issue. The main thing is that you can play all your PS1 games on PS3 Phat/FAT, Slim and Superslim also. You can use any type of PS3 console means model and make doesn’t matter. Further, if you not aware of how to jailbreak a PS3 super slim console then please read my article how to jailbreak PS3 super slim.

Besides that, if you are a PS2 gamer and want to play your PS2 games on PS3. So, for you I have already published an article how to play PS2 games on PS3, please read the whole article carefully. Further, if you have any query then please write me. I will resolve your query as soon as possible. Please make sure you follow all the steps carefully. The reason is that, if you miss any step then surely you will face the error or errors. So, be careful while doing this process on your PS3 console. So, let’s start.

How to install PS1 games on PS3

1. Extract required files in one folder
2. Go to psx_classics>PSX2PSP1.4 and drag and drop classic mode shortcut to PSX2PSP exe
3. Now choose convert menu and select your PS1 game (Your game should be in ISO or BIN format)
4. Choose output PBP folder
5. Open notepad and save your Game ID (You’ll need it)
6. Now convert your game
7. Copy your output (EBOOT.PBP) file from your chosen output folder and paste it into the psx_classics folder
8. Now drag and drop your EBOOT.PBP file on make_psone_classic_metadata exe
9. You’ll get ISO.BIN.DAT.
10. Now hold the shift button and open CMD
11. Type command in CMD: make_npdata -e ISO.BIN.DAT ISO.BIN.EDAT 1 1 1 0 16 3 00 UP9000-PUTYOURGAMEID_00-0000000000000001 5 and press enter
12. You’ll get ISO.BIN.EDAT file. Copy it and paste it into psx_classics\PS1 Classics PSN Work Folder\USRDIR
13. Now copy EBOOT.PBP and paste it into psx_classics\PS1 Classics PSN Work Folder\USRDIR\CONTENT folder
14. If you want to change your game logo and background image then replace default images from psx_classics\PS1 Classics PSN Work Folder folder (ICON0 and PIC1) – It’s optional
15. Now copy PS1 Classic PSN Work Folder and paste it into the TrueAncestor_PKG_Repacker_v2.45\game folder
16. Rename PS1 Classics PSN Work Folder folder to your game ID
17. Run PS3Tools_Menu and choose PARAM SFO Editor
18. Open your game PARAM.SFO file and rename title
19. Save your PARAM.SFO file and close PARAM SFO Editor
20. Now run repakcer
21. Press 1 and enter
22. Press S to confirm your game title
23. Type 1 for start process
24. Copy your output PKG file from TrueAncestor_PKG_Repacker_v2.45\pkg and paste it on Resigner Master\rifgen-master folder (Make sure you have your act.dat and idps.hex file)
25. Now drag and drop your PKG file on PS3Xploit rifgen exe
26. Copy your signed file and send it to your USB stick (FAT32 Formatted)
27. Plug your USB stick on your PS3 console near of Blu-ray drive
28. Enable HAN
29. Install PKG file.
30. Run your game and enjoy

FAQs: how to install PS1 games on PS3

Q: Can I install any PS1 game?

A: Yes, you can install any PS1 game on your PS3 console. Make sure you are following all the steps carefully. If you miss any step. Then you’ll face errors on your screen.

Q: Can I use my super slim PS3 console?

A: Yes, you can use any of your PS3 consoles. PS3 console model doesn’t matter when you using this trick. But PS3 Phat/Fat, Slim up to CECH-25XX users can jailbreak his console. So, they no need to enable HAN and we install a PS1 game on PS3 Super Slim console.

Q: Do I need to Jailbreak my console first?

A: Yes, you need to jailbreak your console first. If still, you didn’t jailbreak your console then jailbreak it now. If you have PS3 PHAT/FAT, Slim up to CECH-25XX console then read how to jailbreak PS3 Phat/FAT and slim console. Further, If you have a super slim console then this article “how to jailbreak PS3 Super Slim console” will help you to jailbreak your console.

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Required Files

• PS1 Game (ISO or BIN Format) Tekken 3
• Resigner Master (Act.dat & idps.hex)
• PSX Classic
• TrueAncestor PKG Repacker v2.45
• USB Drive (FAT32 Formatted)
• PS3 Tools collection
• Game logo (320×176) and background (1920×1080) image in PNG format (Tekken 3)

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