multiMAN Cobra Manager - mmCM ver 04.00.00 - Works Without the Dongle

Published on 01-12-2012 10:20 PM

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Today's mmCM (multiMAN Cobra Manager) update brings with it a very big surprise. Those without the dongle are now able to use the latest release of this back-up manager, made famous by developer deank. Also announced is a new feature to be on the look out for, experimental PSX multidisc support.

* Added support for jpg/png covers for BD/DVD ISO files in "Coverflow" mode

* Added PIC1.PNG/SND0.AT3 (background image and music) support to lastGAME and "PSP Launcher" for PSP ISO files

* Improved performance when extracting CSO to ISO and when creating ISO files from folders

* SIXAXIS gyroscope affects screensaver mode (wave/tilt the controller to navigate the starfield)

* Improved "Coverflow" display mode

* Added preparations for experimental support for multi-disc PSX games in CUE+BIN or ISO format for up to 4 discs. ("Required Cobra USB/FW update will be announced when PSX multidisc support is available")

* mmCM 04.00.00 will work without CobraUSB dongle connected (click HERE for more information). New mmCM users will have to install mmCM 04.00.00 FULL version..

Recent Changelog: For users on the original multiMAN, and not mmCM

Changelog (for users updating from multiMAN 02.09.02 to multiMAN/mmCM 04.00.00):
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* Added function "Create ISO from folder"
* Support for *.0/.31, *.001/.032, *.66600/.66631 split file formats
* Join split files in file manager (select and copy the first file to get the rest joined)
* New display mode "XBDM" - XBOX Dash Clone
* Added option "Detect Game Title in ISO Images" to allow using ISO filenames and *not* scan for game names in local database
* Improved scanning for retro roms/iso and covers (populating the Retro column)
* New THEME format (.thm). One theme - one file. Easy installation within multiMAN/mmCM without going to XMB to install theme pkg files.
* mmTM - Easy to use PC application to create thm files from folders (separate download).
* multiMAN/mmCM will try to read disc volume labels and display in VIDEO column (BD/DVD entry) and in other display modes.
* Added indication (rotating refresh icon next to the column icon) when multiMAN/mmCM is loading/extracting title thumbnails (XMMB mode)
* Added pop-up notifications when new versions of multiMAN/mmCM and Showtime are available for download
* Added pop-up notification when running low on disc space (less than 1GB on internal HDD)
* Added pop-up notification when multiMAN/mmCM successfully connects to nethost folders during startup (/net_host# in File Manager)
* Added support for downloading themes in a background thread (pop-up messages will notify user when download starts and completes)
* Added support for copying big (4+GB) files in File Manager to USB drives. multiMAN/mmCM will split source file when copying to USB.
* Changed option "Link Video Library to Showtime" - it will only create links for XMB Video files, but will not start Showtime
* Added shortcut (virtual folder) "XMB Video Files" when browsing HDD/USB drives in VIDEO column
* Added "Showtime Font Preference" option to select 10 different fonts for SHOWTIME media player (GUI and Subtitles)
* Added support to extract PSP CSO (compressed ISO) files in XMMB/XBDM display modes and File Manager (extracted image is saved in /dev_hdd0/PSPISO)
* Added shortcut to ISO folder when browsing external USB devices (PSP connected with memory stick /ISO folder, containing CSO and ISO files)
* Added music playback fade-out when leaving multiMAN/mmCM
* Added download progress indication in XMMB/XBDM modes - Web column. An entry will show current download filename and percentage of completion.
* Added TextViewer in File Manager (supported files colored in light blue). Supports viewing of ANSI/UTF plain text files.
* TextViewer controls: L1/R1 - PageUp/PageDown, L2/R2 - zoom out/in (50%-250%), R3 - change font, UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT - scroll/pan, L1/R1+SELECT - skip to start/end of file
* Added support for browsing Video, Games, Favorites and Retro (ROMS/PS1/PS2/PSP) in "Coverflow" display mode. Change content mode with UP/DOWN.
* Improved performance when extracting CSO to ISO and when creating ISO files from folders
* SIXAXIS gyroscope affects screensaver mode (wave/tilt the controller to navigate the starfield)
* Improved "Coverflow" display mode

It is interesting that we have not seen anymore official releases from deank. Perhaps this is the only way we will be getting our multiMAN fix from now on. Only time will tell...

Download: mmCM ver 04.00.00 FULL

Official Site: Cobra-USB

[Brought to you by PSX-Scene's tthousand]

Thanks to CrimsonSoul for the news submission!

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jabberosx - 01-12-2012, 10:31 PM
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Wait... So this works without the dongle ? So will it play only PS3 games or PS2 and PS1 as well ? without the dongle I mean..
Can Anyone confirm ?

tthousand - 01-12-2012, 10:40 PM
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I think you just get PSP and PS1 support for now.

What is interesting to me, is why did they release this? The only logical explanation I could think of, is that it is a deank release

Quakes69 - 01-12-2012, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tthousand

What is interesting to me, is why did they release this? The only logical explanation I could think o,f is that it is a deank release

Was my thoughts on it as well. One can only guess.

tthousand - 01-12-2012, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Quakes69

Was my thoughts on it as well. One can only guess.

Either way, it is all thanks to deank anyways. Who doesn't use multiMAN?

CrimsonSoul - 01-12-2012, 11:05 PM
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You can update to this new version of multiMAN, the drawback though is you won't be able to use the CobraUSB features of multiMAN. So the PSX/PS2/PSP are disabled.

The update changelog tells you only the features that are added and fixed.

Edit: I tested the PSP portion which is how I know it directs you to Cobra's website. Just tested the PS2, which interestingly with a slim model, mmCM will recognize the PS2 game, but it black screened when selected.

Jay-Jay - 01-12-2012, 11:15 PM
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Anyone know where we can get this separate download?? The old themes will not work anymore, they got three to choose from, but I'd like to fix a few of my favorites (i.e. Star Wars Theme/Simple is Beautiful/Cabinet Theme)

* mmTM - Easy to use PC application to create thm files from folders (separate download).

xipi - 01-12-2012, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CrimsonSoul

You can update to this new version of multiMAN, the drawback though is you won't be able to use the CobraUSB features of multiMAN. So the PSX/PS2/PSP are disabled.

The update changelog tells you only the features that are added and fixed.

Edit: I tested the PSP portion which is how I know it directs you to Cobra's website. Just tested the PS2, which interestingly with a slim model, mmCM will recognize the PS2 game, but it black screened when selected.

so i can guess u bs cuz u runned a ps2 game wo backnwards compatiblity ?

any 1 tested with a bw ps3 a ps2 game ??

bitsbubba - 01-12-2012, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay-Jay

Anyone know where we can get this separate download?? The old themes will not work anymore, they got three to choose from, but I'd like to fix a few of my favorites (i.e. Star Wars Theme/Simple is Beautiful/Cabinet Theme)

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Darkman-PSG - 01-12-2012, 11:45 PM
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wait so you cant play psx backups w. this?

bitsbubba - 01-12-2012, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by xipi

so i can guess u bs cuz u runned a ps2 game wo backnwards compatiblity ?

any 1 tested with a bw ps3 a ps2 game ??

no Cobra functions without dongle

ch13696 - 01-12-2012, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CrimsonSoul

You can update to this new version of multiMAN, the drawback though is you won't be able to use the CobraUSB features of multiMAN. So the PSX/PS2/PSP are disabled.

The update changelog tells you only the features that are added and fixed.

Edit: I tested the PSP portion which is how I know it directs you to Cobra's website. Just tested the PS2, which interestingly with a slim model, mmCM will recognize the PS2 game, but it black screened when selected.

Yep, he's pretty much right. There's still no support for playing PS2 or PSP games on the PS3. You would need to Cobra USB dongle in order to do that. However, I'm still not sure why Deank added the option to extract ISO files from CSO for PSP games. Maybe it will be a soon to come feature? Hopefully he can give us some clarity on this is the comment section.

Darkman-PSG - 01-12-2012, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ch13696

Yep, he's pretty much right. There's still no support for playing PS2 or PSP games on the PS3. You would need to Cobra USB dongle in order to do that. However, I'm still not sure why Deank added the option to extract ISO files from CSO for PSP games. Maybe it will be a soon to come feature? Hopefully he can give us some clarity on this is the comment section.

what about ps1 isos?

ch13696 - 01-13-2012, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Darkman-PSG

what about ps1 isos?

You should still be able to play PS1 games through the discs, but still no ISO support.

Shaitan - 01-13-2012, 12:43 AM
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So this is just to show us what we're missing?

bitsbubba - 01-13-2012, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Shaitan

So this is just to show us what we're missing?

there are some new features without need for dongle

Edit: I've got it running with True Blue

krytonic - 01-13-2012, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by bitsbubba

there are some new features without need for dongle

Edit: I've got it running with True Blue

Which of those features are actually useful without PSP/PS2/etc support that you can't get without the dongle? Feels like they released a some-what demo to try and get more people to buy it.

ch13696 - 01-13-2012, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by krytonic

Which of those features are actually useful without PSP/PS2/etc support that you can't get without the dongle? Feels like they released a some-what demo to try and get more people to buy it.

Yeah that's what it feels like. I get the feeling that maybe Deank is in on the Cobra USB deal. That's why we haven't seen any PSP or PS2 features. I could be wrong though.

paSTEE3 - 01-13-2012, 06:25 AM
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damn, think its time to get one of these cobra 'dingles' lol. crashserious......sorry, waited for a fw based alternative, ive cracked! oh well, least theyre reasonably priced.

boocupbup1 - 01-13-2012, 08:07 AM
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Wouldn't you need at least to be running the cobra firmware for this to work, so can we install the firmware without the dongle then use this multiman also without the dongle?

paSTEE3 - 01-13-2012, 08:13 AM
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not sure. im on 3.55 kmeaw. have not updated as of yet. can test and confirm. unless someone else has tried on a fw different to cobra? I would anticipate that it would work on other fw tho because without a cobra dongle their fw acts like sony ofw, which kills homebrew possibilities