The PS3 only recognizes USB drives formatted to FAT32.
Plug the USB drive into the right-most USB port of your PS3. http psndlnet packages install
Downloading games on a PC (which is often faster) and transferring them via USB. The PS3 only recognizes USB drives formatted to FAT32
FAT32 has a 4GB file limit. If your .pkg is larger than 4GB, you will need to use a tool like irisman or transfer the file via FTP . FAT32 has a 4GB file limit
This usually means the game wasn't activated properly. Double-check your RAP file placement in the exdata folder.
How to Use PSNDL to Download and Install PlayStation Packages
If you are using PS3HEN, run the "Enable HEN" icon first. Navigate to the Game column on the XMB (main menu). Select Package Manager > Install Package Files > Standard . Select your game from the list to begin the installation. Step 4: Activating the Game (The RAP file)