Sony has just announced that there will be a new update for the Playstation 3 system will be available shortly. Although this is an optional update, meaning you do not have to upgrade in order to log into PSN, it packs a couple useful features.

The main feature that is new in 3.15 is very useful for PS3 owners with multiple PS3's in the household to transfer data, such as games, game saves, and videos bought from the Playstation Store. The feature is called "Data Transfer Utility". Once the content is transferred to the other PS3, it will be deleted on the original PS3, presumably to stop the possibility of "sharing" games.

According to Sony, this is a quick exmaple of how the "Data Transfer Utility" works:


1. Turn both the current PS3 (A) and new PS3 (B) on and connect them with a LAN cable; PS3 (A) should be connected to the TV. Please note, firmware (v3.15) must be installed on both systems.

2. On the XMB of PS3 (A), scroll to the Settings category and select [System Settings] and then [Data Transfer Utility]

3. Follow the instructions on-screen and transfer data

4. After transferring the data, follow the instructions on-screen, and then connect PS3 (B) to the TV to view the XMB

5. If content that was downloaded from PlayStation Store was transferred as part of this operation, you must activate PS3 (B) before you can use the data. Log in to the PS3 system as the user who owns the content, and then select (PlayStation Network) > (Account Management) > (System Activation) to activate the system.