Before creating your PKG, you must understand three critical elements:
Ensure your Bully ISO is clean (no mods yet – you can mod later).
Check MD5 if unsure:
SLUS_212.69 – Bully (NTSC‑U) CRC: E5B3C5D5 (common).
Make sure the TITLE_ID does not conflict with existing retail IDs on your console. custom pkg file for ps3 ps2 classics 4 21 bully
While this article focuses on CFW 4.21, newer firmwares (e.g., 4.90 EvilNat) improve PS2 emulation further. However, 4.21 remains the most "forgiving" for custom configs – later firmwares require signed RAP files and stricter license checks. If you upgrade, use PS2 Classics GUI v1.7+ and select your actual firmware version.
The PlayStation 3 remains one of the most versatile home consoles ever created, especially for enthusiasts of retro gaming. Among its most beloved features is the ability to play "PS2 Classics" – officially emulated PS2 games packaged into .pkg files that install directly onto the PS3’s hard drive. However, Sony’s official library is limited. For fans of Bully (also known as Canis Canem Edit), the absence of a perfect, smooth port on the PS3 has been a long-standing frustration. Before creating your PKG, you must understand three
Enter the world of custom PKG files. By leveraging a PlayStation 3 running Custom Firmware (CFW) 4.21 or higher, users can convert their own PS2 ISOs (including Bully: Scholarship Edition or the original Bully) into installable packages. This guide walks you through every step of creating a custom PKG for PS2 Classics on CFW 4.21, specifically tailored to optimize Bully.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. Creating and playing backup copies of games you do not own violates copyright laws. We assume you own a legitimate copy of Bully for PS2 and a PS3 console on compatible CFW. Ensure your Bully ISO is clean (no mods
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | PKG install fails (80029567) | You didn’t sign for 4.21. Re-repack with TrueAncestor, forcing 4.21 flag. | | Black screen after PS2 logo | Your ISO is bad or encrypted wrong. Use a clean NTSC ISO and re-encrypt. | | Audio crackling | In the PS2 Classics menu (Select+Start), set SPU2 to “Reverb” instead of “Surround.” | | Save game corrupts | Do not use PS3’s “Save Data Utility” to copy PS2 saves. Use the in-game save only. |
If you’re on CFW 4.21 (like Rebug, Ferrox, or Evilnat), you have a golden window of compatibility. Sony’s PS2 Classics emulator on this firmware version is robust but picky. The official Bully PS2 Classic had issues:
A custom PKG solves this. It repackages your own Bully ISO (NTSC-US recommended) into a signed package that the PS3’s internal PS2 emulator (Netemu or original EE/IOP) will run natively from the XMB.