“Verified working on 9.00. But be careful – one wrong PKG from a shady site crashed my PS4. Do it yourself.” – GBAtemp user ‘RetroGamerX’

However, because these files are hosted on third-party, unofficial forums and websites, "verified" labels are not a guarantee of safety. Users must always exercise caution when downloading unofficial software. Risks and Safety Considerations

To use the PKG file, you typically need a jailbroken PS4 running custom firmware. Verified repositories like mindfreakdev's GitHub provide the necessary source files and instructions:

The PKG file, which is essentially a packaged file that contains the game data, has been thoroughly tested and verified to work seamlessly on the PS4. This means you can enjoy Mario's iconic adventures, exploring the various worlds, collecting power stars, and rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser's clutches.

One possible way to play Super Mario 64 on PS4 is through emulation. Emulation involves using software to mimic the behavior of a different console, in this case, the Nintendo 64. While emulation is a viable option, it often requires technical expertise and can be affected by compatibility issues, performance problems, or other limitations.

After scouring homebrew forums (GBAtemp, PS4HEN, Wololo.net) and testing multiple releases as of 2025, the is using the SM64PS4 project—a direct port of the PC decompilation to Sony’s console.