multiMAN (originally known as AVCHD and Game Manager) is a multifunctional backup manager and toolbox for the PlayStation 3. Originally developed by Deanrr as a modification of Open Manager, multiMAN has evolved into a comprehensive solution that merges a game manager, file manager, and media player into a single homebrew application.
: Access the restricted dev_hdd0 (internal hard drive) and connected USB files using a desktop-style interface.
Once a PKG file is successfully installed, its content becomes a native XMB application, just like any game you would download from the PlayStation Store. Because it is a native app, you generally do not need to launch it through multiMAN. multiman pkg
The most straightforward way to install any PKG file on a jailbroken PS3 is through the PS3‘s built-in Package Manager:
, you must run from the XMB (main menu) before proceeding. Install via Package Manager : Go to the Game column on the XMB. Select Package Manager > Install Package Files > Standard . Highlight the multiMAN PKG and press (X) to install. Initial Launch : Find the new multiMAN icon in the Game column. multiMAN (originally known as AVCHD and Game Manager)
With newer backup managers like (which runs as a dynamic XMB plugin) and IRISMAN , some users ask if the classic multiman.pkg is obsolete.
The Ultimate Guide to multiMAN PKG: Unlocking Your PS3’s Full Potential Once a PKG file is successfully installed, its
For advanced users, copying PKG files via FTP to the PS3‘s internal hard drive is an alternative:
Double-click the PKG file you wish to install. MultiMAN will cache the package and prep it for the system. Exit multiMAN back to the standard XMB.
Pressing Start + Select simultaneously switches multiMAN into a desktop-like environment. Here, you use a mouse cursor to manage internal folders, configure files, and manually transfer game data. How to Load and Play Games Using multiMAN
Select and set the destination to either the internal HDD ( dev_hdd0 ) or external USB storage ( dev_usb ). Confirm the selection to begin the extraction process. Launching Stored Backups Enter the multiMAN interface and open the Game tab. Highlight your target backup game and press X .