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# Guide: RPCS3 - Playstation 3
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## Where to put the games?
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PS3 games comes either as a Blu-ray rip directory (folder) with a bunch of different files or a digital PSN title that needs to be installed (see guide on this page).
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PS3 games should be put under the `retrodeck/roms/ps3/` directory.
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### Official RPCS3 guide and wiki:
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**Guide:**
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https://rpcs3.net/quickstart
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**Wiki:**
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https://wiki.rpcs3.net/index.php?title=Main_Page
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## Does RPCS3 require BIOS or Firmware?
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Yes, the `PS3UPDAT.PUP` firmware
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### How to: Install the PS3UPDAT.PUP firmware
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There are two ways to install the firmware:
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#### Install PS3 firmware from RetroDECK Configurator
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1. Open RPCS3 `RetroDECK Configurator` - `RetroDECK: Tools` - `Install: PS3 Firmware`.
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2. Press `OK` and this will download the PS3 Firmware and open RPCS3.
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3. You will get a prompt asking if you want to install the firmware from the /tmp/ folder, say `Yes`
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4. Wait for the installation to finish
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5. Exit RPCS3 from the GUI under `File -> Exit`
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#### Manual Download
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1. Download the latest PS3 firmware `PS3UPDAT.PUP` from Sony [here](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps3/system-software/)
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2. Open RPCS3 `RetroDECK Configurator -> Open Emulator -> RPCS3`.
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3. In the RPCS3 interface navigate to `File -> Install Firmware`.
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4. In the file browser navigate and select the file `PS3UPDAT.PUP` file.
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5. The firmware should now be installed.
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## How to: Get games to show up inside the ES-DE interface
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There are two methods of adding the games
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Read more here:<br>
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https://gitlab.com/es-de/emulationstation-de/-/blob/master/USERGUIDE.md#sony-playstation-3
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### Method 1: Game shortcuts .desktop files
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This method can be used for all types rips/dumps both directories and .iso files.
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1. Open RPCS3 via the Configurator
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2. Click File -> Add Game -> Browse to game you want to add.
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3. The game will now show up in the RPCS3 game list.
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4. Rightclick on that list.
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5. This will create a shortcut to the game.
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6. Move that shortcut into the roms/ps3 folder.
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### Method 2: Directories as .pd3 files
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This method can only be used directory type game dumps.
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To get the games to show up you need to rename the directory to end with a `.ps3` file extension.
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_Example:_
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You have directory dump of the a game Blu-ray PlayStation 3 game called Hockey World, the directory is called `Hockey World`.
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To get the it to show up you need to rename and add `.ps3` in the end of the directory name.
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The directory `Hockey World` becomes `Hockey World.ps3` and the game will show up.
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## How to: Install DLC or patches on disc based games
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**NOTE:** On the Steam Deck this could be easier to do in `Desktop Mode`. If you want to do it in `Game Mode` you need to press the `Steam` button and switch between windows using the window switcher.
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If you want to install some DLC or patch you can do that trough RPCS3 itself.
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1. Open RPCS3 `RetroDECK Configurator -> Open Emulator -> RPCS3`.
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2. In the RPCS3 interface navigate to `File -> Install Packages/Raps/Edats`.
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3. In the file browser navigate and select the file you want to install.
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4. The file will be installed inside the a new game directory on the RPCS3 hard drive under
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`retrodeck/bios/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/game/GAMEID` where `GAMEID` is unique for each game [PS3GAMEID-List](https://www.gametdb.com/PS3/List).
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5. The patches or dlc should now be installed and in the GAMEID directory.
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6. Move the content of the GAMEID directory into the games directory inside the `retrodeck/roms/ps3/GAMENAME.ps3` directory and overwrite & replace the files.
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8. You can now remove the `retrodeck/bios/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/game/GAMEID` directory as the files have been moved.
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9. The game can be launched inside the ES-DE interface with patches and DLC installed.
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_Example:_
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The game `Hockey World.ps3` inside the `retrodeck/roms/ps3/` has some DLC & and a patch you want to install.
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You follow the above guide and install the files.
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The installation made a newly created directory called `BCA111111` under `retrodeck/bios/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/game/`.
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You open up the directory `retrodeck/bios/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/game/BCA111111` and copy all of it's content and paste it into `retrodeck/roms/ps3/Hockey World.ps3` directory and replace/overwrite the files.
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You can then remove the `BCA111111` directory in `retrodeck/bios/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/game/`
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## How to: Install digital PSN titles
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**NOTE:** On the Steam Deck this could be easier to do in `Desktop Mode`. If you want to do it in `Game Mode` you need to press the `Steam` button and switch between windows using the window switcher.
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If you want to install some PSN tiltes you can do that trough RPCS3 itself.
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1. Open RPCS3 `RetroDECK Configurator -> Open Emulator -> RPCS3`.
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2. In the RPCS3 interface navigate to `File -> Install Packages/Raps/Edats`.
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3. In the file browser navigate and select the file you want to install.
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4. The file will be installed inside the games directory on the RPCS3 hard drive under
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`retrodeck/bios/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/game/GAMEID` where `GAMEID` is unique for each game [PS3GAMEID-List](https://www.gametdb.com/PS3/List).
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5. Install any patches or DLC for the game by repeating step .2 and .3 for each file.
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6. After the game is ready move the digital games directory from `retrodeck/bios/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/game/GAMEID` to `retrodeck/roms/ps3`
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7. Rename the directory to the name of the game and add the .ps3 file extension to the end of the directory (see guide on top).
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8. The game should now show up and be playable inside the ES-DE interface.
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_Example:_
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You installed a file that contained the digital game Hockey World 2, it created a directory called `BCA123456` under `retrodeck/bios/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/game/`
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After that you moved `BCA123456` from `retrodeck/bios/rpcs3/dev_hdd0/game/` to `retrodeck/roms/ps3`.
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The directory `BCA123456` is renamed to `Hockey World 2.ps3`.
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