The emulator requires the game to be in a specific folder structure (usually either:
Unlike some compression methods that strip out update files or metadata, 7z archives can perfectly preserve the full folder structure of a PS3 game (including PS3_GAME , PS3_UPDATE , and PS3_DISC.SFB ). ps3 roms 7z
However, the term "PS3 ROM" has become colloquial shorthand within the emulation community to refer to these disc images. Whether the file extension is .iso , .bin , or contained within a compressed archive, the community universally understands "PS3 ROMs" as the digital software required to run games on emulators like RPCS3. The emulator requires the game to be in