News:
30 - 7 - 2014
Cobra ODE News - Information
We are pleased to announce that we will be releasing an update in the next week or so for 4k users which allows all versions of Cobra ODE to function on 4.60 OFW including all game updates. A swap disc is still required. This makes us the first team to confirm full support of 4.60 OFW with 4k consoles.
We are currently devloping methods to bypass 4.60 OFW on PATA phat, 2k and 2k5/3k systems. A news update will follow again shortly, stay tuned!
The update for 4k users to bypass 4.60 OFW will be bundled with several other improvements and a couple of added features in the 2.2 update.
In addition, we can now confirm that shipments of the 5.30A complete version of the Cobra ODE took place over the weekend and stocks should be available from your local resellers over the next couple days.
10 - 7 - 2014
We have now uploaded the 2.1 release for 5.1B QSV users who have the Microsemi M2S025 chipset.
In the future release for M2S010 and M2S025 version of 5.1B will be simultaneous.
Cobra ODE News - Update
Genps3swapdisc v1.2
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* Fixed a bug in 1.1 which would only generate 150mb swap disc instead of the 5gb swap disc.
24 - 6 - 2014
Cobra ODE News - Information
The Cobra 5.30A complete will be sold in parallel with Cobra 5.10B QSV version.
This is the most advanced update yet and it packs a lot of new features for Cobra users including PS1, PS2 and BD Movie support.
The Cobra Team has been hard at work in the past couple of months to bring you the MCU 1.9 update.
As initially promised, this update adds support for PS1 games, PS2 games (only on backward compatible consoles), DVD movies and BD movies support. Another interesting feature is the ability to hot swap your HDD. You can now remove and change your games HDD while the PS3 is on.
The update also has a lot of stability improvements, bugfixes and most freezing issues introduced in recent updates have now been fixed.
We have also updated the genps3iso tool, now with IRD v9 support. Both genps3iso and genps3extra have now also been released as a native linux binary for linux users. The Cobra Manager and Cobra Browser have also been updated to add the support for PS1 and PS2 games, as well as DVD and BD movies. The third party library is also updated to allow other managers to take full advantage of these new features.
The Cobra database has also been updated with 1342 total game discs supported.
Pls view the link below for the Cobra ode QSV new version:
Cobra ODE QSV Optical Drive Emulator For PS3 Slim 2K5 3K 4K and 4K2
27 - 11 - 2013
Cobra ODE News - PCB revision
We are now shipping version 3.00, 3.10, 4.20 and 4.30 of our product concurrently. There is no difference in the MCU update files. Only the FFC cables and switch usage is different between revisions. Please refer to user manual for more details.
16 - 11 - 2013
Cobra ODE News - Update
The waiting is finally over and we are pleased to present the 1.8 release which fix issue from the last release.
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
We have also updated the user manual to 1.8 to reflect the MCU version and change concerning creation of ISO's.
21 - 10 - 2013
The much anticipated
1.6 firmware update is now available for download.
The biggest feature of this update is the addition of the new auto-eject feature. You can now switch games without rebooting and without ejecting discs. All from the comfort of your couch. The new auto-eject feature does not require any modifications to the ODE, nor does it require any new accessories or soldering, it is now available to all ODE users, from all models, with the simple update of your Cobra ODE.
We are also releasing an update to ps3genextra tool which generated the Cobra ODE Browser, please use this version with the 1.6 update.
Concurrently, we are releasing an update to the Cobra ODE Manager which adds support for the auto-eject feature and in parallel releasing an update to the third party integration library which allows third party managers to use the auto-eject feature.
The biggest feature of this update is the addition of the new auto-eject feature. You can now switch games without rebooting and without ejecting discs. All from the comfort of your couch. The new auto-eject feature does not require any modifications to the ODE, nor does it require any new accessories or soldering, it is now available to all ODE users, from all models, with the simple update of your Cobra ODE.
13 - 10 - 2013 :
Cobra Team work on v1.6 and it will pack some major new features like 'No Restart, No Eject'
Following up on the previous announcement of the v1.5 firmware update with the added support for the Cobra ODE Browser, we are releasing today a video showing how the Browser works. You can see the browser functioning in both the Game category mode and the Video category mode.
Direct YOUTUBE link.
Cobra Team was proud to announce that the next firmware update of the Cobra ODE will bring support for game switching without rebooting or ejecting the disc anymore. They has once again revolutionized the PS3 ODE scene with a new exclusive method that will allow game switching on all PS3 models, without any additional hardware, or additional soldering required. This feature will be available for free for all Cobra ODE users with our next firmware update.
11 - 10 - 2013 :
Now with the v1.5 fw, you can create a manager.iso with custom sector triggers for games. This will allow developers to experiment with many new ways to provide COBRA ODE users with alternative method
the v1.5 fw, you can create a manager.iso with custom sector triggers for games. This will allow developers to experiment with many new ways to provide COBRA ODE users with alternative methods to select games, such as a DVD video menu or our own COBRA ODE Browser.
The big new feature is the release of our new COBRA ODE Browser to allow game selection from the XMB without the need for a homebrew application to be running. We are also concurrently releasing a new PC tool called genps3extra in order to generate the COBRA ODE Browser for your HDD. Please refer to the updated user manual for instructions on how to use the new game browser.
Description:
COBRA ODE: The new solution from the most innovative team on Playstation 3!
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 is clearly the only ODE device for PS3 any player need to own and reviews by users or press are here to prove it.
Official Website:
www.cobra-ode.comCheck out the features and PS3 models supported below:
The following consoles are supported:
FAT:
CECHA (PATA)
CECHB (PATA)
CECHC (PATA)
CECHE (PATA)
CECHG (PATA)
CECHH (PATA)
CECHK (PATA)
CECHL (SATA) (most consoles)***
SLIM:
CECH2XXX (SATA)
CECH21XX (SATA)
CECH25XX (SATA)
CECH3XXX (SATA)
SUPER SLIM:
CECH4XXX (SATA)
***FAT consoles (SATA) CECHL, CECHM, CECHP and CECHQ with drive controller BMD-21 will be supported in a future hardware iteration.
Feature list:
Supports virtually all PS3's including previously "unbreakable" 2k5,3k and 4k systems!
Homebrew now possible on previously "unbreakable" 2k5,3k and 4k systems!
Play games on SEN in pass-through or emulation modes**!
On screen selection of games through Cobra ODE manager in XMB
Emulation or pass-through modes
Advanced Smart Fusion AES encryption and decryption engine on board
Fully updatable high speed FPGA's and high speed secure MCU on board
Updatable via USB storage
Expansion ports for future proofing
Simple and easy to use
High quality components used throughout
Built at a high tech facility
Solderless installation on FAT*** and SLIM (2xxx and 21xx) series
Easy installation on 25xx,3xxx and 4xxx series Slim and Super Slim series consoles with QSB (quick solder board)
Easy setup for PATA or SATA consoles
Advanced software onboard and frequent free updates
BD Movie support to follow (In a future update)
PS1 and PS2 ISO support to follow (on BC consoles in a future update)
PS3 BD game disc dumping on all PS3 consoles is supported and can be enabled through third party managers (dumping throughput will be improved in future updates)
**We cannot guarantee the longevity of this feature owing to the use of homebrew app to achieve it.
Package Content:
- Cobra ODE main board (Supports all PS3's/regions/current models all
- PHAT, 20xx, 21xx, 25xx, 3xxx and 4xxx series)
- Connection cables
- UI commander
- Adapter PCB assemblies for 2k5-3k models and 4k models
Video :
Cobra ODE Installation Tutorial PS3 3XXX and 25XX Series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hNx0fVkiltc
Cobra ODE Installation 4XXX / 4000 Super Slim Series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJMdW7eMAiY
Download:
26 - 08 - 2013
Cobra ODE News - Download
Today we are releasing the Cobra ODE Manager + Llibrary with the list of compatible boot disc and more.
NOTE: You need to use GenPS3iso to patch your rip.
23 - 08 - 2013
Cobra ODE News - PDF
Our download section have been updated with some instruction manual.
1* Cobra ODE Complete Version Optical Drive Emulator Support 4.60 OFW For PS3 Phat and PS3 Slim