Enter the PBP (PlayStation Portable Boot Package) format. Originally developed by Sony for the PS1 Classics service on the PlayStation Portable (PSP) and PS3, this format has seen a massive resurgence in 2025 and 2026. Emulation communities are increasingly embracing the .pbp file (often named EBOOT.PBP ) because it solves the three biggest headaches of retro game collecting:
The .PBP format was first introduced by Sony as an EBOOT format for the PSP. While its primary purpose was to deliver digital content through the PlayStation Store, homebrew developers quickly realized its potential. By converting standard .ISO or .BIN/CUE files into .PBP, users could take advantage of several key features: