It is important to state that multiMAN itself does not encourage piracy. The primary purpose of the multiman 4.90 pkg is to:
You should only play backups of games for which you own the original disc. Circumventing DRM to play downloaded ROMs of games you do not own violates copyright laws in most jurisdictions. Always respect the intellectual property of developers. multiman 4.90 pkg
The transition from previous versions (e.g., 4.88 or 4.89) to 4.90 involved specific technical adjustments. It is important to state that multiMAN itself
| Function | How to do it |
|----------|---------------|
| Copy game from disc | Insert disc → in multiMAN, select disc icon → press ⬜ → Copy |
| Launch a backup | Scroll to game (internal or USB) → press ⭕ |
| File manager (mmOS) | Press START + SELECT in main menu |
| FTP server | Go to multiMAN Settings → FTP Server → Start (default port 21) |
| Switch display mode | Press SELECT + START to toggle GUI modes | You should only play backups of games for
It is not a competition—most advanced users use both. Here is the comparison:
| Feature | multiMAN 4.90 | WebMAN MOD | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Primary Use | File management, disc ripping, extensive GUI | Fast game mounting, fan control, temperature monitor | | Resource Usage | High (uses RSX/memory) | Very low (runs as a plugin) | | NTFS Support | Built-in (copy only) | Full read/write via prepISO | | User Interface | Graphical, cover flow, full controller support | XMB shortcuts, web interface | | Best For | Setting up your library, managing files | Daily game launching, system monitoring |
Recommendation: Install multiMAN 4.90 PKG to manage and rip your games initially. Then install webMAN MOD (or prepNTFS) to launch them quickly from the XMB.