Games appear directly on the main menu (XMB) like digital purchases.
If you prefer to keep BINs but want a nice interface. Final Verdict bin to pkg better
You want a clean, "official" looking menu and have a large internal hard drive. Games appear directly on the main menu (XMB)
Played via "Backup Managers" like multiMAN or IRISMAN. Played via "Backup Managers" like multiMAN or IRISMAN
When playing retro games on a PS3, converting a BIN to a "PS1 Classic" PKG or a "PS2 Classic" PKG allows the console to use its internal official emulators. This often results in better scaling and controller mapping than raw disc mounting. The Trade-offs: When to Stay with BIN
The debate between BIN and PKG formats is central to the PlayStation 3 (PS3) homebrew and emulation scene. While both serve to store game data, they function very differently in practice. The Short Answer
Despite the perks of PKG, there are reasons to stick with the BIN/ISO format: