Open dev_usb000 (your USB drive) and navigate to the exdata folder.
Launch and switch to the desktop-like file manager view.
Your system must be running Custom Firmware (CFW) or PS3 HEN (Homebrew Enabler). Stock, unmodified consoles cannot read or install custom package files.
Usually comes as a .pkg file (the game data) and a .rap file (the license).
Place your DLC's .rap license file inside that exdata folder.
How to Install Rocksmith 2014 PS3 DLC PKG Files Expanding your song library in on the PlayStation 3 is an excellent way to keep your guitar practice fresh. While official digital storefronts have delisted the game and its associated downloadable content (DLC) over time, players with modified PS3 consoles can still manually install official DLC or converted Custom DLC (CDLC) using .pkg files.
A standard USB flash drive formatted to the FAT32 file system. PS3 consoles cannot read NTFS or exFAT drives natively without specific homebrew plugins. 🛠️ Method 1: Installing Official DLC (.pkg & .rap)
Exit multiMAN back to the standard PS3 XMB (XrossMediaBar) menu. Navigate to the column. Select Package Manager > Install Package Files > Standard .