I’ve noticed a few people asking about getting Grand Theft Auto: Vice City up and running on their PS3s using the .pkg format. Since the PSN Store version has been delisted for quite some time, it can be tricky to find accurate info. Here is a quick rundown on how the game works on the PS3 and what you need to know.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for the PS3 in format typically refers to the PS2 Classics Gta Vice City Ps3 Pkg
Users with PS3 HEN (Homebrew Enabler) or CFW often use PKG files because they allow the game to be launched directly from the XMB rather than needing to mount an ISO through a manager like MultiMan. Risks and Legal Considerations I’ve noticed a few people asking about getting
| Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | | Content ID | NPUB-30476 (US) / NPEB-00512 (EU) | | File size | ~3.2 GB (compressed PKG) / ~3.8 GB installed | | Resolution | 720p (upscaled, with smoothing options) | | Frame rate | 30 FPS (with occasional dips, original PS2 emulation) | | Features | Trophy support (yes – Platinum available), DualShock 3 vibration, no analog triggers | | Official PSN price | $9.99 (delisted in 2021 due to music license expirations) | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for the PS3
Most PKG files require a corresponding .rap file (license). This must be placed in the exdata folder on the PS3's internal storage for the game to launch.
| Feature | Official PS2 Classic PKG | Custom Modded PKG | |---------|--------------------------|-------------------| | | Delisted (only on old hard drives) | Community preserved | | Resolution | Up to 1080p via PS3 scaler | Often native 720p + widescreen hack | | FPS | 30 FPS (with dips) | Unlocked 60 FPS (some areas glitch) | | Music | Original tracks (expiring licenses in early PKGs) | Full restored soundtrack + user-added mp3 | | Cheats | Standard PS2 cheats | Built-in mod menu (in some releases) | | Save Files | Uses virtual memory card | May save directly to HDD with extended slots |