If your goal is to handle native PS4 .pkg files instead of legacy emulation, utilizing efficient environment utilities will maximize your local management workflows: Utility Name Primary Function Ideal Use Case File Merging & Backporting
If you are managing PKG files for either console, these tools are highly rated in the homebrew community:
Copy the generated PKG file to the root of an external hard drive formatted to exFAT. Plug the drive into your modified PS4. Navigate to > Debug Settings > Package Installer . ps3 to ps4 pkg top
To protect your hardware and maximize your success rate, always adhere to these rules:
The PS3 game source (ISO or folder) is decrypted to expose game files. If your goal is to handle native PS4
Sony never officially supported backwards compatibility on PS4. However, the homebrew scene continues to improve the :
Works as described, but know the limitations before starting To protect your hardware and maximize your success
A prepared Linux USB environment (like Gentoo Linux) to run the emulation layer.