The Cobra USB team has released a new version of their multiMAN Cobra Manager. You’ll find a few new things in v04.00.01, for example, there is a new display mode, PSN titles will show in all display modes, and 11 new themes–just to name a few. Available below are three (3) new screenshots for multiMAN Cobra Manager. Thanks for the email Cobra USB team.

Changelog for multiMAN Cobra Manager v04.00.01:

• Added new display mode (Board 5x4x5), replacing the oldest “Game list (plain)” mode.
• “Board” display mode shows ICON0.PNG game images by default. You can use covers by changing the option “XMMB Icon Swap” in Settings
• Improved File Manager visuals when used in SD resolution (480p/576p)
• Fixed an issue, which prevented operation on CFW/MFW 3.41
• Added support for showing PSN titles in all display modes from internal/external HDD (PSN titles cannot be loaded and you have to put empty RELOAD.SELF in game’s USRDIR folder to make it show!) (requested)
• Added lastGAME2 and bdRESET applications
• Added 11 new themes to the theme download section (total of 14 now)
• Updated 15 language files
• Added separate background images for Board and XBDM display modes (PSVBG.JPG and XBDBG.JPG)
• Updated mmCM Original Theme (includes new images PSVBG.JPG, XBDBG.JPG, PBOX0.PNG, PBOX1.PNG)
• Preparations to support loading of network PS3, DVD and Blu-ray ISO files
• Preparations to support firmware version spoofer (auto-spoofing to latest official FW or to user-defined fixed version)
• Required Cobra USB update will be announced when network ISO and firmware spoof support is available

Download multiMAN Cobra Manager v04.00.01 »

We told you this was coming. True Blue dongle firmware v2.5 fixes game compatibility and will require the latest True Blue custom firmware–version 2. And despite what people have said about the True Blue dongle product, this is the ONLY way to play most of the latest PS3 games on jailbroken PS3 consoles.

Changelog:

• v2.5
• Requires True Blue CFW v2
• Game compatibility fixes

Download True Blue firmware v2.5 »

source ps3crunch

The Cobra team has contacted JailbreakScene via email about a new version of multiMAN Cobra Manager–v04.00.00 full. This multiMAN Cobra Manager version does NOT require the Cobra USB dongle. Yes, no dongle needed! If you’re rocking an old version of multiMAN, say v02.09.02, it’s time to update! It was only days ago when the Cobra USB team released multiMAN Cobra Manager v03.01.03 full, so nice work Cobra USB team. Changelog is available below–it’s huge.

Email from Cobra USB team:

Hello!

• 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 (go to http://pastie.org/pastes/3174908/text?key=yijeuj1ob9ynfa5tarnvfw for more information). New mmCM users will have to install mmCM 04.00.00 FULL version.

Cobra USB

Changelog (for 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

Download multiMAN Cobra Manager v04.00.00 full »

Waiting in our inbox this morning is an email from the Cobra USB team, which contained the following information about the new multiMAN Cobra Manager v03.01.03 (full):

A new update today with 3 requested features added:

• Text Viewer
• Browse PS1/PS2/PS3/PSP/ROM games in “Coverflow” display mode
• Background Downloads progress display

Download multiMAN Cobra Manager v03.01.03 full (external link) »

Been using True Blue custom firmware v3.55 v1? Well, it’s time to update it to version 2. This release supports PS3 consoles that were hardware downgraded to v3.55. Not to mention, if you want to update your True Blue dongle with the upcoming dongle firmware update, you need version 2.

Missed our True Blue review? check it out here.

Release info:

We have released V2 of the True Blue PS3 custom firmware (CFW).

This release adds the “no check” patches in order to support hardware downgraded consoles.

We recommend that all True Blue users update their PS3 to this CFW as soon as possible, as support for V1 CFW will be depreciated with the upcoming True Blue dongle firmware update.

Download True Blue custom firmware v3.55 v2 »

source ps3crunch

The Cobra USB team has three releases for Cobra USB owners: Cobra USB Firmware v4.4, Cobra USB PSP Launcher v2.0, and multiMAN Cobra USB Manager v03.01.02 full. These updates focus on improving the PSP emulator compatibility.

Changelog of Cobra USB 4.4 and Cobra PSP Launcher 2.0:

• Added specific support for the following 15 psp games that either crashed or had critical gameplay issues:
• BLAZBLUE CONTINUUM SHIFT II
• DJMAX PORTABLE 3
• EXIT
• Fate/EXTRA
• LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean The Video Game
• LUNAR: SILVER STAR HARMONY
• Resistance: Retribution
• SMT: Persona 2: Innocent Sin
• SOULCALIBUR: Broken Destiny
• STAR OCEAN: First Departure
• TEKKEN 6 (fixed random crashes)
• The 3rd Birthday ((if you see a black screen at beginning, press buttons, it will work after that)
• VALHALLAKNIGHTS
• White Knight Chronicles: Origins
• Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman
• Added support to load prometheus patched psp isos.
• Added an option for psp emulation. You can set it per game in multiman using “Game settings”. You can choose between auto, mode 1 and mode 2. By default, all games are set to auto, what causes mmCM to choose the apropiated setting from a database, but you can set the option manually. Mode 1 and Mode 2 have different compatibility, some games that work in one of them won’t work in the other one. Mode 2 is usually more compatible.

Changelog of mmCM 03.01.02:

• Added support for three different modes to load PSP ISO files (Auto, Mode 1, Mode 2): “Game Settings” in XMMB/XBDM SIDE menu
• Added support for lastGAME application – it will load the last game you played, without entering mmCM
• lastGAME: Application which loads the last played PS1/PS2/PS3/PSP game (folder and ISO format) (separate application)
• bdRESET : Application which resets all redirections and unmounts loaded ISO images (separate application)
• Note: When you use “Last Played Game” application you will have to launch the PS1/PS2/PS3 game from the disc icon and the PSP game from the “PSP Launcher” icon

Download Cobra USB Firmware v4.4, Cobra USB PSP Launcher v2.0, & multiMAN Cobra USB Manager v03.01.02 full »

source cobra usb

This True Blue patch will enable downgraded (v3.56+) PS3 consoles to function with the True Blue dongle. After performing the steps provided below, you’ll be able to boot v3.6x+ when the TB dongle is inserted. This patch was developed by KADO and released by Abkarino. Instructions and files are available below.

This is a very long waited patch for downgraded console to work with the famous true-blue jb2 dongle.
this patch is brought to you by my lovely brother KADO.

KADO brought to you a great patch for downgraded console to work with True-Blue jb2 dongles.

He told me that this patch is a special patch and he hope that people learn more info from reversing it.
Also he told me that he released it because he just want give them warn.

How-to:

If you attend to downgrade 3.56+ console and use TB dongle after that then use this steps (if you already at Rogero CFW V2.0 do the same steps also).

1. Dump your NOR flash using Progskeet first if you didn’t have a good dump from your console.
2. Download patch file attached to this thread.
3. Extract this file and you will get 4 folders use patch in folder “Coba_2″ to patch your dump using WinSkeet.
4. Apply this patch to your dump then flash it to your console.
5. Enter a Factory Service Mode using any method you like.
6. Use TB CFW with Lv2diag.self to flash your TB CFW in FSM.
7. Start your console normally, if it brick just dump this NOR flash again then patch again using “Coba_2″ patch.
8. If it still bricked use “Coba_3″ patch to patch your dump again then flash it back to your console.
9. Start console normally, now your console can run TB CFW on downgraded console.
10. Power off your console, plug your TB Dongle then power it on again and enjoy .

Download KADO’s True Blue patch for downgraded PS3 consoles »

source ps3crunch

The team Jb-King has released a new update for their Jb-King that makes True Blue 2.4 fixes functional.  This update will allow 2.4 games such as Dead Rising 2, The Adventures of Tintin, Start the Party Save the World, and a few more games to be functional.  The update will be via the usual upgrade method.

This update (available for download at the end) thus makes functional 2.4 games already out, ie:

• Dead.Rising.2
• NHL_12_EUR
• The. Adventures.of.Tintin
• Ni_no_Kuni_Shiroki_Seihai_no_Jouou_JPN
• Nurarihyon_no_Mago_Hyakki_Ryouran_Taisen_MERRY_XMAS
• Le.Tour.de.France.2011.EUR
• Start The Party Save the World
• Sengoku_Basara_3_Utage_JPN

2.4 Monitoring games will of course also be used.

The update (. DFU) is applicable via the usual method Upgrade (manual below)

Download JB-King update 2.4 »

source PS3 Addict

If you upgraded your JB-King dongle using the latest firmware for True Blue and want to go back to JB-King v2.3, there is now a repair patch that you can use to do just that.

From JB-King:

Pls don´t upgrade with TrueBlue V2.4 firmware, it may cause upgrade error and be unusable.

If upgrade with TB2.4 wrong, don´t worry, pls download and run special repair patch “JBK reset patch 2.3_upgrade.dfu” from JB-King official website http://www.jb-king.com, it can recovery your JB-King to default settings and work normally. With upgrade in the future,JB-King can be perfectly compatible with the latest TB2.4 released games.Pls be assured that use of JB-King.

Download JB-King Reset Patch v2.3 (external link) »

source JB-King via PS3-Addict

True Blue dongle firmware v2.4 is now available. This release brings stability improvements and better security for the dongle.

How to update:

• Make sure your PS3 is running the True Blue “3.55-Dongle” CFW (custom firmware)
• Copy TrueBlueUpdate-2.4.pkg from this archive to a USB flash drive
• Boot your PS3 _WITHOUT_ True Blue inserted, and then insert the USB flash drive
• Navigate to (Game) -> (Install Package Files), and then select TrueBlueUpdate-2.4.pkg
• The True Blue updater will be installed onto your PS3 HDD
• Navigate to (Game) and load “True Blue Update v2.4″
• The updater will start, and will then prompt you to insert the True Blue dongle. Insert it only at this point, and continue. Your dongle will then be updated
• After the update procedure has completed your PS3 will reset, and you will then be able to enjoy your updated dongle
• You may delete the True Blue Updater from your HDD after the update is complete

Changelog:

• v2.4
• Stability improvements
• Enhanced dongle security

• v2.3
• Fixed games requiring “BD Mirror”
• True Blue firmware version is now displayed on the XMB “System Information” screen

• v2.2
• Initial worldwide release
• Support for running “True Blue” titles directly from HDD via standard backup managers

Check out the official True Blue website for more information.

Download True Blue dongle firmware v2.4 »

source ps3crunch

The Cobra Team has now officially released an update, the Cobra 3.0 firmware pack, that is available for download. This release will enable the Cobra USB device on 3.55 via use of their own CFW. The whole process is still unclear. It says 3.55 is supported, but then specifies that you must be running on 3.41 on the feature list. Make sure to read the updated user manual for detailed instructions on upgrading and usage.

From Cobra USB user guide:

Cobra CFW will behave like a 3.55 ofw if the PS3 is booted without Cobra USB connected. It is
useless to install this CFW if you don’t have a Cobra USB device.
Cobra USB requires certain binary files of the firmware not to be changed. Changing these files may
make Cobra USB not to work at all, or to behave incorrectly. Changing fonts, xml, etc is fine, if the user
knows what he is doing.

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