When you legally purchase a game on PSN, Sony’s servers generate a unique RAP file tied to your console ID (IDPS) and the game’s title ID. That RAP file is stored in the exdata folder on your internal hard drive or flash memory.
Some systems require the extension to be lowercase ( .rap ) instead of uppercase ( .RAP ).
This is where the confusion usually begins. You installed the PKG, the game icon appears on your XMB menu, but when you try to launch it, you get an error message—usually or 80029513 .
Let’s walk through the entire process, from downloading to playing.
: They contain the actual game files and assets needed to install the software onto the PS3's internal hard drive.
To successfully run digital games, you must handle both files correctly. 1. Preparation of USB Drive