PS3 Firmware v3.15 adds minis, data transfer utility

Sony has announced a new PlayStation 3 firmware update, moving the system to v3.15. This optional update adds to new features to PlayStation 3 that those who want to upgrade to new hardware and those who want to play time-wasters will both equally love.

The first of new features is a Data Transfer Utility, allowing you to transfer all your PlayStation 3 data (games, game save data, videos, photos, music) from your one PS3 to another. This is useful for those who want to go out and buy a slim or have a second PlayStation 3 in the house.

The second of the new features is that the PSP Minis will be playable on PS3, as well. According to Lempel, Minis will be downloadable from the PlayStation Store “in the coming weeks.”

The update will be released “shortly”.

PS3 3.15 System Software Update [PlayStation.Blog]