Cobra ODE MCU 1.8:

* Increase version number and recompiled 1.7 to avoid a compiler bug which caused MCU to crash

GenPS3iso v2.3:

* Fix crash when application finishes

* Less strict IRD verification that caused valid IRD files to appear as invalid

* Added support for IRD file format version 8

* Added support for files bigger than 4GB in IRD generated iso

The user manual v1.8 is also released to reflect the MCU version and change concerning creation of ISO’s.

The 3k3y firmware 2.05 will come with new game selection menu system. It fixes Dynamic ISOMENU. And new Mr Waffles WIFI code is available with it.

3K3Y is packed with different packages are available on Dwtechz.com. Some players prefer Cobra ODE. Which one is better? It is hard to say which is better. Both of them are excellent opticial drive emulators for PS3.

With the v1.7 and GenPS3iso v2.2, IRD is supported now for GenPS3iso (generating PS ISO’s). The Cobra ODE GenPS3extra v1.2, it fixed more than 100 games in the video category.

Its latest user manual v1.7 for Cobra ODE users has also been released. Its installation manual will be updated for the Cobra ODE PCB revision 4.20 or higher.

E3 team released a news that all PS3 2xxx – 3xxx users can play or switch games without any eject from disc or restart the consoles, which is the same as PS3 4xxx users. The E3 ODE PRO installation manual and operation manual for Russian users also released.

E3 ODE Pro is a cost-effective PS3 ODE, which is cheaper than other PS3 optical drive emulators, like Cobra ODE and 3K3Y. It is in stock on Dwtechz.com now!

Here is a reply from Cobra ODE technician support:

“There is a passthrough mode which will work as if there was no emulator installed to use it for example with “original disc”. It’s safe to connect to PSN in this mode even for all your DLC or OFW update.

Every effort is made to be undetectable in emulation mode. However it is not possible to say 100% that it is the case since Sony can update both the PS3 and drive. Any other ODE stating that it is 100% undetectable in emulation mode is misrepresenting their product.”

We know that the console has to be rebooted if we use the firmware 1.0. With Cobra ODE update V1.1, the game selection can be validated without rebooting the console. Once the game selection is done through the manager, the game will be loaded after ejecting and reinserting the disc in the drive.

The specific operation, you can refer to the Cobra ODE User Manual on our product page.

Cobra ODE

Cobra ODE

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Here is a forum recommend by Cobra ODE official site to make a review for them. The Techmantis forum received review samples from official site and made a review for them. Here is the details:

Step 1: Unboxing Cobra ODE

According to the user guide, you should use the cables based on the model of your PS3 console. Here the tester installed a CECH01A PS3. It only needs three ribbon cables, 1 power cable and two PCB’s. You can refer to the installation guide here: http://cobra-ode.com/downloads/Cobra_ODE_Installation_Manual_(English).pdf

Step 2: Installing Cobra ODE

Then he removed the original ribbon cable from the Blu-ray drive. Then he replaced it with two cobra ribbon cables. One cable connect the Blu-ray and Cobra ODE and another one connect Ode and the motherboard.

Next the original power cable from PSU to the motherboard should be removed too. Then instead it with the Cobra power cable, which contains an extra wire to power Cobra ODE.

The next step, he used a smaller ribbon cable to go from Cobra ODE to a small board. It includes a USB socket and a switch, which controls the “Passthrough” and “Emulation mode”.

Step 3 Preparing the HDD (Hard Disc Driver)/USB Disk for ISO’s

Open your USB Disk and create a folder named “Cobra ODE”.  Then go to Cobra ODE official site to download the Cobra Manager RAR file here http://www.cobra-ode…ager_Fixed.rar

Extract the RAR file and you will get two files manager.iso and cobra.db. Drag the two files into the “Cobra ODE” folder.

Step 4: Preparing the ISO

This step is to turn the game file into a ISO format.

Download the GenPS3iso from http://www.cobra-ode.com/downloads/GenPS3iso.rar

With the GenPS3iso app, your game can be turned into a ISO file.

You can run the GenPS3iso and choose your game folder. Then you can go to the HDD or USB disc and create a new folder called “PS3_Games” for new ISO file.

Step 5 Play PS3 Games with Cobra ODE

Then you connect the hard driver to the new USB port that you have added to the back of your console. A boot disc should be inserted in emulation mode. The Cobra ODE is compatible with some boot discs. You can see here http://www.cobra-ode.com/downloads/Cobra_ODE_Supported_Boot_Discs.pdf

Insert your disc into the drive and boot the Emulation mode. Then you will see the Cobra Manger in the game section. Launch the manager and the ISO files will also appear. Press X to select the ISO. Then the cobra manager will ask you to turn off your console.

Then reboot your PS3 and then you can see ISO in the game section. After that, you can run games and enjoy it.

Here is Outstanding features of Cobra ODE:

Homebrew and PS3 ISO’s can now be run from any OFW PS3, including 2k5, 3K and 4K!
Installation is now much easier than before, especially on 2k5,3K and 4k models and external UI commander is no longer required.
Navigation is achieved via Cobra ODE manager which can be launched from the XMB!
The manager allows you to select and run homebrew apps or games and PS3 ISO’s from the XMB on any OFW PS3…

Cobra ODE

Here is the some Cobra ODE pictures for your reference. It is packed with a black box with Cobra ODE logo printed on it.  Then open the box, you can see the main board, several long cables, clip on PCB and adapter PCB assemblies.

Cobra ODE

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