: It was distributed as a .PKG (package) file, intended for digital download and play through the PS3's internal PS2 emulator.
Why? Because EA’s classic titles are notoriously difficult to emulate. They suffer from "texture flickering" and "audio stuttering" on many emulators. Finding a PKG that has been properly configured—with the correct CONFIG file to fix the shadows and the audio—is like finding a diamond in the rough.
When you find a community-made "Exclusive PKG" for the PS3, it often includes "Quality of Life" improvements that you won't find on the original disc. These often include:
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