MultiMAN Cobra Manager (mmCM) v04.00.00, No Dongle Required

75w ago - Today MultiMAN Cobra Manager (mmCM) version 04.00.00 has been released, and those interested in updating multiMAN without the DRM-infected dongle can now do so as is it not required for non-Cobra multiMAN functionality on the PlayStation 3 console.

Download: multiMAN Cobra Manager (mmCM) v04.00.00 Update (20120112) / multiMAN Cobra Manager (mmCM) v04.00.00 Full (20120113) (184.72 MB) / multiMAN Cobra Manager (mmCM) v04.00.00 Full (20120113) (Mirror - 184.72 MB)

Previously multiMAN developer deank stated to the PlayStation 3 scene that he was not in bed with Cobra (aka Max Louarn), however, some PS3 developers such as CrashSerious appear to think otherwise, to quote via Twitter:

"Huge thanks to deank for leaving the scene and selling out to Cobra [/satire]"

Below is the multiMAN Cobra Manager (mmCM) v04.00.00 Full (20120113) changelog, as follows:

13 - 01 - 2012

• 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..
  

Changelog for non-Cobra users updating from multiMAN 02.09.02 to multiMAN/mmCM 04.00.00:

• 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