99w ago - Today PlayStation 3 developer
SvenGDK has updated his PS3 Multi Tools homebrew application to v3 for both Windows and Mac users.
Download:
PS3 Multi Tools v3 for Windows 7 /
PS3 Multi Tools v3 for Windows Vista, XP and Mac /
Crossover (Mac users only) /
Wine (Mac users only)
To quote: A complete new version of PS3 Multi Tools for Windows is released! The new version is now called PS3 Multi Tools for Win & Mac... why? Read!
Here are the changelogs from v2.5 to v3.0 (7, XP , Vista & Mac):
- You can now search minor/security updates for PS3 Multi Tools for Windows v3.X.X
- Complete new XMB design
- Now running on Mac OS X Snow Leopard
- Offcial Firmware 3.41, 3.55 & 3.66 added
- Package signing fixed (Not working on Mac)
- Kmeaw 3.55 CFW added
- Detailed game description will be shown
- Added CFW355-OTHEROS++-SPECIAL Custom Firmware
- Added more Homebrew:
- OpenPS3FTP always the newest version (Kmeaw & Geohot)
- QA Flagging Tools: flag, reset flag & extra flag
- New Settings added: Show MD5 Hashes
Additional changelogs only for Windows 7 Users:
- Added more Taskbar icons
- Download latest version of MultiMAN
- Load news
- Search updates
Requirements for Windows 7:
Requirements for Windows Vista & XP:
Requirements for Mac OS X Snow Leopard:
- Wine with .Net Framework 2.0 OR Crossover with Runtime: .Net Framework 2.0
Download: http://85.31.189.150/XMBPCE/DL/XMBPC_v0.9_RC.php / http://www.xinputer.com/download/MotioninJoy_071001_signed.zip
To quote: Complete Changelog from v0.8 to v0.9:
Fixed: Settings menu now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: Pictures menu now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: Music menu now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: Video menu now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: Games menu now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: "PS2 Games" folder now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: You should not more receive errors when closing a game
Updated: PS Menu
Updated: XMBPC Background (I will check the animation problems again tonight...)
Fixed: XMBPC should not more crash when trying to change the theme and there's no theme in .\media\themes
Fixed: PS Menu Background now fullscreen (there was a graphical bug on the right)
Updated: "Check for updates" & "PS2 Games folder" icons will now change when changing the theme
Fixed: PS2Loader did not start some games
Fixed: PS2Loader should now recognize ALL games
Fixed: Some graphical fixes on the Downloader
NEW: PS1Loader, you can now start PS1 Games directly from XMBPC (.BIN FORMAT ONLY!!!).
NEW: Now recognizes PS1 Game Discs (But they are not working yet, only manually)
Updated: "PS2 Games" folder renamed to "PS2/PS1 Games", PS1 & PS2 games will be shown there
NEW: Troubleshooting for new users
PS2Loader: Disc supported improved, now recognizes really all games
PS1Loader: Disc supported also improved, now recognizes all games
Updated: Cross/Square/Circle buttons
Added: Clock and notifications (Upper right)
Fixes: Other minor fixes
Updated:XMBPC now fullscreen
PSLoaders: ISO support for PS2 & PS1 games improved
Fixed: Some XMB browsing issues
NEW: PSPLoader, you can now add ONLY .cso psp games (it uses less space and is fully compatible)
Updated: "PS1 & PS2 Games" folder renamed to "PS1, PS2 & PSP Games"
Updated: Setup improved (only allows adding the right type of files)
Other notes:
Update from v0.8.X not recommended, always use a new stable release like this one
To use the PS2 Emulator you need to configure it first (CDVD -> cdvdGigaherz !) and add a BIOS file (I cannot provide one).
DON’T forget to install the driver first to get no errors
From the ReadMe File:
XMBPC v0.9.0 RC
XMBPC is a free tool to emulate/simulate the PS3 XMB User Interface on your PC.
Developers/Testers/Other helpful people
DEV: SvenGDK
TESTERS: GregoryRasputin and harryoke
OTHER: Cromon, LoboGuara, JonahUK and DEFAULTDNB
What has been done already?
Setup: Done
Driver installation: Not done yet (Requires Motionjoy driver!)
XMB Boot: Done (Boots up like the PS3)
Graphical user interface: Almost done (Animated background still missing)
Playstation Button Menu: Almost done
Controller support: Done (Bluetooth connection works also)
PS2 Emulator integration: Done (Emulator by PCSX)
PS1 Emulator integration: Halfway done (Emulator by EPSXE)
PS1 Emulator integration: Done (Emulator by PPSSPP)
XMB Clock: Halfway done
Category browsing: "Games", "Home/Users", "Music", "Videos", "Pictures" and "Settings"
Subcategory browsing: "Games->PS1, PS2 & PSP Games"
Handling PC Game Discs: Done
Handling PS2 Game Discs: Done
Handling PS1 Game Discs: Done
Handling Games itself: Done
Handling Music Files: Done
Handling Movie Files: Done
Handling Image Files: Done
Handling Downloads: Done
Starting Browser: Done
Starting Games: Done
Starting Music Player: Done
Starting Video Player: Done
Starting Picture Viewer: Done
Download files: Done
Starting PS2 Games: Done
Starting PS1 Games: Halfway Done
Starting PS1 Games: Done
Music Player: Done
Video Player: Halfway done
Picture Viewer: Halfway done
Downloader: Done
Updater: Done
PS2 Emulator Integration: Done
PS1 Emulator Integration: Done
PSP Emulator Integration: Done
Video & Music Player Controls
L1 -> Volume up
L2 -> Volume down
Circle (O) -> Exit
Triangle -> Open Control Panel (NOT WORKING YET)
Cross (X) -> Execute selected control
Picture Viewer Controls
L1 -> Last picture
R1 -> Next picture
Circle (O) -> Exit
Square -> Change picture format
Triangle -> Set as backgroundimage
Cross (X) -> Converts X to ENTER key (With this you can skip messageboxes etc.)
Downloader Controls
Circle (O) -> Cancel & Exit
Cross (X) -> Converts X to ENTER key (With this you can skip messageboxes etc.)
File Browser Controls
Up -> Previous entry
Down -> Next entry
Cross (X) -> Select
In-Game Controls (PC, PS2 and PS1)
PS Button -> XMB Game Menu / Return to game
Bug Tracker
85.31.189.150/mantisbt-1.2.14/main_page.php
More PlayStation 3 News...
Download: http://85.31.189.150/XMBPCE/DL/XMBPC_v0.8_RC.php / http://www.xinputer.com/download/MotioninJoy_071001_signed.zip
To quote: What is XMBPC?
XMBPC is a free tool to emulate/simulate the PS3 XMB User Interface on your PC. This allows a user to launch many forms of media from the simulated XMB on the PC. This will not emulate PS3 Games / Homebrew this is just a XMB clone.
Changelog for v0.8 RC:
Hi everyone, a new version of XMBPC is available! Changelogs from v0.7.2 BETA to v0.8 RC
Setup redesigned (Replaced XMBPCE to XMBPC ; Autofills the username ; Removed useless passwordbox ; Added PS2 ISO selector)
PS2 Emulator Integration "PS2Loader"
Recognizes PS2 Game Discs
Start PS2 Game Discs directly from XMBPC
Start PS2 ISOs directly from XMBPC
New subcategory under "Games" -> "PS2 Games" folder
PS Button Menu fixed (Now opens and closes correctly with autofocus on home)
Other notes:
You can also update via System Update on XMBPC v0.7.1+
To use the PS2 Emulator you need to configure it first (CDVD -> cdvdGigaherz !) and add a BIOS file (I cannot provide one...).
DON'T forget to install the driver first to get no errors
Bugtracker: 85.31.189.150/mantisbt-1.2.14/main_page.php
From the ReadMe file:
XMBPC v0.8 RC
XMBPC is a free tool to emulate/simulate the PS3 XMB User Interface on your PC.
Developers/Testers/Other helpful people
DEV: SvenGDK
TESTERS: GregoryRasputin and harryoke
OTHER: Cromon, LoboGuara, JonahUK and DEFAULTDNB
What has been done already?
Setup: Done
Driver installation: Not done yet (Requires Motionjoy driver!)
XMB Boot: Done (Boots up like the PS3)
Graphical user interface: Halfway done (Animated background missing)
Playstation Button Menu: Halfway done
Controller support: Done (Bluetooth connection works also)
PS2 Emulator integration: Done (Emulator by PCSX)
Category browsing: "Games", "Home/Users", "Music", "Videos", "Pictures" and "Settings"
Subcategory browsing: "Games->PS2 Games Folder"
Handling PC Game Discs: Done
Handling PS2 Game Discs: Done
Handling Games itself: Done
Handling Music Files: Done
Handling Movie Files: Done
Handling Image Files: Done
Handling Downloads: Done
Starting Browser: Done
Starting Games: Done
Starting Music Player: Done
Starting Video Player: Done
Starting Picture Viewer: Done
Download files: Done
Starting PS2 Games: Done
Music Player: Done
Video Player: Halfway done
Picture Viewer: Halfway done
Downloader: Done
Updater: Done
PS2 Emulator Integration: Done
There are some features missing which will be added soon ...
Video & Music Player Controls
L1 -> Volume up
L2 -> Volume down
Circle (O) -> Exit
Triangle -> Open Control Panel (NOT WORKING YET)
Cross (X) -> Execute selected control
Picture Viewer Controls
L1 -> Last picture
R1 -> Next picture
Circle (O) -> Exit
Square -> Change picture format
Triangle -> Set as backgroundimage
Cross (X) -> Converts X to ENTER key (With this you can skip messageboxes etc.)
Downloader Controls
Circle (O) -> Cancel & Exit
Cross (X) -> Converts X to ENTER key (With this you can skip messageboxes etc.)
File Browser Controls
Up -> Previous entry
Down -> Next entry
Cross (X) -> Select
In-Game Controls (PC GAME ONLY ATM)
PS Button -> XMB Game Menu / Return to game
XMBPC v0.8.1 Changelog:
Fixed: Settings menu now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: Pictures menu now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: Music menu now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: Video menu now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: Games menu now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: "PS2 Games" folder now closes correctly when starting something
Fixed: You should not more receive errors when closing a game
Updated: PS Menu
Updated: XMBPC Background (I will check the animation problems again tonight...)
XMBPC v0.8.2 Changelog:
Fixed: XMBPC should not more crash when trying to change the theme and there's no theme in .\media\themes
Fixed: PS Menu Background now fullscreen (there was a graphical bug on the right)
Updated: "Check for updates" & "PS2 Games folder" icons will now change when changing the theme
XMBPC v0.8.5 Changelog:
Fixed: PS2Loader did not start some games
Fixed: PS2Loader should now recognize ALL games
Fixed: Some graphical fixes on the Downloader
NEW: PS1Loader, you can now start PS1 Games directly from XMBPC (.BIN FORMAT ONLY!!!).
NEW: Now recognizes PS1 Game Discs (But they are not working yet, only manually)
Updated: "PS2 Games" folder renamed to "PS2/PS1 Games", PS1 & PS2 games will be shown there
Other stability fixes
XMBPC v0.8.8 Changelog:
PS2Loader: Disc supported improved, now recognizes really all games
PS1Loader: Disc supported also improved, now recognizes all games
Updated: Cross/Square/Circle buttons
Added: Clock and notifications (Upper right)
Other minor fixes
XMBPC v0.8.9 Changelog:
XMBPC now fullscreen
ISO support for PS2 & PS1 games improved
Other minor fixes
More PlayStation 3 News...
Download: http://85.31.189.150/multitools/dl/PS_Multi_Tools_v10.php / http://85.31.189.150/multitools/dl/PS_Multi_Tools_v10.1.php
PS Multi Tools v10 Changelog:
What is PS Multi Tools?
PS Multi Tools (previously PS3 Multi Tools) was designed to manage your PS3/PS2/PSP Game Backups.
It is able to load your PS3/PS2/PSP Game Backups from a folder/memory stick (like GAMEZ, GAMES, ...) and reading the PARAM.SFO/SYSTEM.CNF file.
You are also able to copy the PS3/PS2/PSP Game Backups into an other HDD/Memory Stick.
With PS Multi Tools you can:
Load PS3/PS2/PSP Game Backups
Copy PS3/PS2/PSP Game Backups to a HDD/Memory Stick
Format a HDD to FAT32 (any HDD size)
Sign PKG files
Patch LV2 for 4.21
Edit PARAM.SFO files
Decrypt/Sign EBOOTs up to 4.XX
Check the MD5 Hash of the downloaded file with aldostools MD5 database to see if it's the original file or a modified one
Download the latest PC / PS3 Homebrew Applications, Official / Custom Firmwares, Emulators, Backup Managers ...
Customize PS Multi Tools via MyPS Multi Tools (Themes, Choose Language, Get BETA or RELEASE Updates, ...)
It has also a built-in PKG File Manager and FTP Manager.
NEW: Convert PS1 games to PS3
NEW: PS2 Classics Tool
Changelogs:
NEW Nature UI (Improvements, more effects, ...)
Added PS1 to PS3 converter
Added PS2 Classics
Updated old tools/homebrews
Added new tools/homebrews
Please note:
All versions below v10 will not more work because of the new PS Live Menu
package_finalize.exe will hit your antivirus with a false positive, this does NOT mean that PS Multi Tools has a virus.
If you want to use the PS Live Menu v10 in your tool please let me know, it's free and can be used in any .NET language.
PS Multi Tools v10.1 Changelog:
Some texts should now be better readable
NEW PS2 feature: Easy PS2 SMB Setup (Screenshot)
Newest updates:
Added PS3ITA 4.21 dex v.2.2
Updated Rogero CEX 4.40 v1.02 to v1.03
PS Multi Tools now loading 70% faster
More PlayStation 3 News...
Download: http://85.31.189.150/XMBPCE/DL/XMBPC_v0.7_BETA.php / http://85.31.189.150/XMBPCE/DL/XMBPC_v0.7.2_UPDATE.php / http://www.xinputer.com/download/MotioninJoy_071001_signed.zip
To quote: Changelog for XMBPCE v0.70:
New game covers (Tomb Raider, Bioshock Infinite, ...)
You can now browse previous files, not only browse the next ones.
Theme installer (Yes, p3t files compatibility. TO INSTALL THEMES YOU NEED TO PLACE THE P3T FILE IN .mediaThemes)
Background downloader (Like on the PS3 with a speed indicator feature)
File browser for future things (You can control it with the controller and select your p3t theme from there)
Now loading game disc cover from “.mediaCovers”, improves compatibility & speed
New game handling system (PS Button should now work ingame)
Other compatibility and speed improvements
Note: DON’T forget to install the driver first AND click ALL SAVE Buttons to get no errors
From the ReadMe File: XMBPC v0.7 BETA
XMBPC is a free tool to emulate/simulate the PS3 XMB User Interface on your PC.
Developers / Testers / Other helpful people
DEV: SvenGDK
TESTERS: GregoryRasputin and harryoke
OTHER: Cromon, LoboGuara, JonahUK and DEFAULTDNB
What has been done already?
Setup: Done
Driver installation: Not done yet (Requires Motionjoy driver!)
XMB Boot: Done (Boots up like the PS3)
Graphical user interface: Halfway done (Animated background missing)
Playstation Button Menu: Halfway done
Controller support: Done (Bluetooth connection works also)
Category browsing
"Games", "Home/Users", "Music", "Videos", "Pictures" and "Settings"
Handling Game Discs: Done
Handling Games itself: Done
Handling Music Files: Done
Handling Movie Files: Done
Handling Image Files: Done
Handling Downloads: Done
Starting Browser: Done
Starting Games: Done
Starting Music Player: Done
Starting Video Player: Done
Starting Picture Viewer: DOne
Download files: Done
Music Player: Done
Video Player: Halfway done
Picture Viewer: Halfway done
Downloader: Done
There are some features missing which will be added soon...
Video & Music Player Controls
L1 -> Volume up
L2 -> Volume down
Circle (O) -> Exit
Triangle -> Open Control Panel (NOT WORKING YET)
Cross (X) -> Execute selected control
L1 -> Last picture
R1 -> Next picture
Circle (O) -> Exit
Square -> Change picture format
Circle (O) -> Cancel & Exit
Up -> Previous entry
Down -> Next entry
Cross (X) -> Select
PS Button -> XMB Game Menu / Return to game
Fixed BackgroundDownloader exit
You can now change your BackgroundImage when watching a picture and click
Updated controls (see README)
Removed the console
More PlayStation 3 News...