A-Hackers-Guide
PlayStation 3

multiMAN

multiMAN

multiMAN is one of the oldest and most feature-rich managers for the PlayStation 3. Unlike a background plugin, it is a full graphical application that takes over the screen with its own colorful interface, complete with cover art, file browsers, and built-in media tools.

Main features

  • A game browser that displays your backups with cover images and lets you launch them directly
  • Tools for copying, backing up, and restoring game data to internal or external drives
  • An integrated file manager for browsing the console's filesystem
  • A built-in FTP server and network features for transfers
  • Media playback and additional utilities bundled in

Interface modes

multiMAN offers several display modes, from a polished cover-flow view to a plain list, so you can pick whatever feels fastest. A trimmed-down variant historically called mmCM exists for users who want the management features with a smaller footprint.

Good to know

multiMAN does almost everything in one place, which makes it a great single-app solution. The trade-off is that it is heavier than a lean plugin like webMAN MOD. manager backups

Always keep multiMAN updated to a version that matches your firmware. Running a mismatched build can cause crashes or features that simply do not work.