How to RESET (WIPE) your PS4 Pro before Selling it

Hi, this video shows you how to prepare your PS4 Pro for selling it on to a new owner. I show you how to backup your game saves to a USB drive, how to deactivate it as a primary console and how to complete wipe the data off it so it is the same as when it was first purchased.
This will allow the new user to not have any problems when they log into the console with their own PSN ID and it will allow you to make sure your information is not passed on and also allow you to use your PSN (PlayStation Network) on another PlayStation. The full initialisation can take over 2 hours.
Many thanks Vince

[@yukongaming5055]

Really need a time stamp here, skip to 5:11 Your Welcome

[@joshuawashington888]

Thanksssss

[@cubie30dimh]

Quiet One thanks dude. This guy talks to much.

[@Niels_-_]

What a man!

[@ashleylopez5489]

Yes I was a little annoyed thanks!!

[@MrNeko316]

My Nigga!

[@MosEisleySpacePort1138]

So well done. Clear, informative, shows us everything visually we need to see, and evenly paced. Thank you so much!

[@Hillbot98]

This was very helpful, easy and clear on understanding what to do and how to do it!

[@ijjysmith]

Fantastic videos. Thanks so much. My old PS4 died recently and I’ve used loads of these videos to help me set up my new one and deactivate and wipe my old one. Thanks again.

[@Tonsilsthedemoncat1]

Plot twist: he was preparing for the ps5 early.

[@vyn9830]

LOLLL\

[@palahwgwcw4541]

Lmao but it’s a good choice he removes data from his PS4 I bet his wife confronted him to do so bc he’s married

[@palerider55]

Great vid, quick, concise and didn't miss a thing, thank you.

[@qtrythm6462]

Not quick

[@devinammatullah4880]

did it mess up your account or anything I'm just scared it will affect my ps4 account

[@keenobeast5920]

@@qtrythm6462 look mate. He’s for complete beginners who don’t know what their doing. He explains it very well and what everything is

[@allanallen1835]

Didn't mention it only works if console is fully up to date firmware and you have to be logged on also.

[@GodModeMotivate]

OMG I LOOKED AT MY SAVED VIDEOS AND FOUND THIS VIDEO THERE. I USED TO WATCH YOU SO MUCH BECAISE I LOVED YOU AS A PERSON I DONT KNOW WHY I EVER FORGOT ABOUT YOU. JIMI IF YOURE READING THIS KEEP BEING YOU AND HAPPY, YOU ARE AMAZING AND MANY LOVE YOU AND SUPPORT YOU❤️❤️

[@hercules7350]

5:20 is what you're looking for

[@DailyModivation]

🙏🏻 thanks

[@hercules7350]

@@DailyModivation No Problem! I commented on this a year ago. Glad it helped!

[@pelucheentuestuche1853]

Well deserved the like, it really covered all my questions. Thank you

[@EveryDayTrucker]

Awesome!!! I just needed to confirm where to finish! I've watched so many videos and yours (at 9:45) actually shows where it's done!!! Thank you!!!

[@pears0094]

Thanks Vince! You were a huge help! Cheers mate! Best to you and yours! Hope you are staying healthy and safe!

[@DanielRivasMusic]

What a fantastic and wonderfully informative tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@katyakalb6806]

Super useful video, I started from 6 mins in to switch to a PS5 (AFTER I'd done the data transfer to the PS5). Good shout about ejecting the disk!

[@natetheandroid3688]

Did you still have your data from the ps4 when you wiped it?

[@AlexBell1991]

Short and sweet. I've been handed down a decent gaming PC so I am trading my PS4 to make up some money to buy additional parts. Planning to upgrade motherboard and CPU.

[@nitashagupta6656]

I did the same

[@amorabami920]

This was really easy to follow. Thank you. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@5nip3r56]

Really easy to follow, but holy shit was it emotionally hard to do

[@aaronlee1685]

Thanks for that mate I'm such a dumbass when it comes to technical stuff! and you have really made it simple for me easy to do and straightforward thank you so much!

[@jasha6343]

Thanks bro. Nicely put together steps.

[@luke9355]

I’m not selling it I got locked out and there was no other way of getting back in. It tried everything. This vid helped. Thanks

[@1Ksheffi]

Thank for the video. I had to wipe my original Ps4 after upgrading to the Pro. You've been very helpful, much appreciated!

[@samp6113]

The only instructional video on KZbin that is just the actual instructions on how to do something * tearing up *

[@louisgreaney4199]

Thank you man! I’m selling my PS4 to get money for the ps5 and this video after 3 years of being up has helped me a lot

[@joshuataninecz8365]

Yo I got a quick question, say that I wipe my Ps4 with the same account that I am using for my PS5 will I loose everything on the PS5 ?

[@Andypoy18]

@@joshuataninecz8365 what did u do

[@luchien8418]

@@joshuataninecz8365 hey, I’m assuming you’ve solved this problem and I’ve got the same problem, I’ve got a ps5 and want to sell my ps4 can I just do what this guy did in the video and still have everything on my ps5?

[@jacksonbeatty7911]

@@luchien8418 did you find an answer I got the same problem

[@luchien8418]

@@jacksonbeatty7911 no not yet

[@juniorcerero660]

Took almost 2 weeks to finally fix it. I was thinking i had to download the new update on the usb. But whole time i was wrong great Video

[@Ace-fi2lv]

Did ur ps; start freezing mine is

[@supremegamer7207]

RyZe Frost did this fix the freezing because my ps4 pro keeps freezing and I am thinking about selling it. I really don’t want to sell it pls help

[@Nslinkar]

Love the hand gestures and showing of the buttons being pressed. Cheers mate!

[@redroofpigeon4595]

This comment i was looking for 🤣

[@Fella48]

Thorough

[@johanndelgado9619]

At first it was something I didn't want to hear but after a few seconds it actually is a big help : ) thanks this is what I was looking to get(wipe PS4 )

[@kingstreet27]

Thank you this video helped me a lot on saving my data and erasing my system

[@pnumenwiese]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@pitbullash]

Awesome Help man! Thank you so much for uploading this tutorial 🙏👍🏻

[@SaeedAlrashdi]

Leaving gaming industry. Thanks

[@jumpiefn887]

This video is so convenient because I’m doing the exact same thing

[@SlySH123]

Great video! Very well made 👌 thank you for your help!

[@OfficialBlazy]

thank you very much..i've sold my glacier white for 500€ and the new user is so happy :) respect buddy and keep up the good work

[@jaguar27112323]

Great detailed explanation, I benefited a lot. Thank you

[@jjosangeles7296]

we get it you’re married

[@Cool_Bobb]

Jose Benjamin Avila Biehn 😂😂😂

[@aidanpaulin5143]

Cuffed asf

[@Abass.03]

J X V I L L A lmao

[@Werkerrrrr]

J X V I L L A HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@zakaro-899]

😂😂😂😂

[@floatfacebook2013]

ps5 on way today good work lad

[@skiing4697]

Very helpful, just what I was looking for as I had no clue what to do as I have sold mine!

[@RageAgainstTheMachine.]

Thankyou so much. Your information is always nice &| easy to follow . Ive been subscriber for quite few years now. So helpful over the years ;)

[@jago808hawaii6]

Probably the most helpful video for resetting the PS4. I didn’t know you had to deactivate the account prior to initializing. No other video I viewed told me this. Your the best, thanks!

[@mando8000]

you don't have to but its best if you do otherwise you would have to call sony and get it fixed

[@Jamie-ux8sk]

@@mando8000 I'm just about to sell my ps4 and have done the full initalization but my account is still primary on it. Should I log on before I sell it and do it again?

[@mando8000]

@@Jamie-ux8sk sorry I'm not too sure what this video was about again it's been awhile but if you didn't deactivate your account then yes log on then deactivate your account

[@carlosjavier771]

@@KID_CHAMELEON exactly what I was gonna point out, but just in case, you should always deactivate your account.

[@jalapenoshark43]

Thank you so much! i am much closer to owning my very own PC now!!!!

[@rat341]

That makes no sense...

[@RandomizersubscribeNOW]

Same!!!!

[@qelipq-6383]

mighty potato because with the money from the ps he almost has enough to buy a pc

[@Kain666]

Thanks for doing this walkthrough! Great information and very easy to understand.

[@edrock26]

Excellent tutorial! It really helped me! Thank You!

[@dtech1224]

Well done clean and to the point instructions. Thank you

[@chrisneyman]

Excellent video. Helpful, concise, a touch of humor, and a pleasant accent. Thank you kindly.

[@SaeedHassanapple]

Outstanding guide mate!

[@IanPrino]

Another video from a great creator and channel. Thank you

[@lazzawazza93]

Brilliant video, thanks so much for showing the full process and being so detailed - well deserving of the near-1 million views

[@trashycharlotte9988]

thank you! i’m moving in 2 months, so i really needed to know this

[@richardm6985]

I'm gonna miss this ps4 pro

[@alexvswrld]

Your videos are always helpful

[@kanivakil198]

Actual factory reset starts at 6:51 for those without PS4+.

[@outrider1232]

Thx

[@zero_en3995]

lol this dude said ps4+ it’s just ps+ bro lol

[@vinz434]

Who is here after PS5 Confirmed it’s price and release date lol

[@brianschuurmans5958]

Me

[@tonynguyen7976]

🤚

[@xblxnk7351]

Me lol

[@callme_senpai_0153]

Me lol

[@Elias-yn9bw]

Your Highness me lmao

[@moyomoyo4860]

Thanks for the video. It’s very helpful.

[@1futuredre413]

I know this video is old, but this is an amazing guide! Earned a like and a sub! Great work

[@fortitudetrainingsystems8823]

Brilliant video! thank you for taking the time to make this. Saved me a lot of time and stress :)

[@danialjalali8992]

Great video - to the point and easy to follow. Thanks

[@matthewpollock6918]

Thank you for the video! Very nice of you. You also have a great speaking voice

[@nickslittlemind8330]

Thank you this was very clear and easy to follow

[@cbrdoug1000]

Excellent video man! Just what I needed before I traded off my busted PS4 for a new one! Thanks!

[@abcdefgfedcba1000]

Great video, very informative and helped me successfully wipe my old original ps4 after getting a ps4 pro. However the way you grabbed the disc touching the underside 😅🤣😭😵

[@Josh-go5lu]

Doesn't matter with the new games

[@agplays9781]

Hahahahahahah

[@S-Mania]

As long as you don't grab the bottom with your FINGER NAILS (😳😱), it should be fine with just finger prints. If not, I just clean and dry mine with a wet wipe.

[@CYBERYOGA]

Great tutorial thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@jenbd112]

Thank you this step by step video was really helpful.

[@MicTorrance]

GREAT GUIDE - EASY TO FOLLOW. THANK YOU!!!!

[@MGbossf36]

10:00 thank you for warning me about the disc, the person was bout to get my 80$ game with the PS4 haha

[@stuckingermany4293]

Murtaza Ghafoori LMAO same

[@raiyanbashar7912]

Haha same my Cyberpunk CD was in there 😅

[@arko5957]

@@raiyanbashar7912 6 min remaining for initialize

[@dav786]

@@raiyanbashar7912 cyberpunk 🤮🤮 If i got a cyberpunk cd in my console i'd sent that shit back

[@TheMorefiyah]

Thank you for being so thorough. 👍🏽✅

[@MrDoscher321]

Thanks for taking the anxiety out of deleting everything.. appreciate it bud!

[@inkxz1046]

The disk thing came in clutch, never giving anyone mw for free

[@MoonAtomic7]

Thanks man. I'm done with video games for the time being. This video was super helpful!

[@silviaplayz]

I wanna sell it since I don’t like FORTNITE anymore and I want my money back to get a pc, I saw ur channel and ur prob not interested 😅😫

[@rmc1894]

Very clear and informative thanks!

[@9borhan]

Thanks, Vince really easy to follow well done :)

[@aznnp77]

Thanks. I miss the days when everything was self explanatory and you didn't have to google or watch a video for how to do basic stuff.

[@jawnsushi]

1:54 Transferring save data from PS4 to USB 3:52 Transferring save data from USB to PS4 5:15 Deactivating PSN account from PS4 6:50 Reset to factory settings Thanks for the video!

[@goonernaz77]

Great video. Clear and concise.

[@thejudge1712]

Very helpful mate! Thanks!

[@Tantonyc]

Awesome job man..

[@home1261]

Good to know Haven't touched mine since I got my pc rig it's just collecting dust.

[@StrideX21]

Lynette,chloe,gary and kevin I’m here cuz I just got my pc rig and selling this PS4 lol

[@leok9557]

@gui673 x hope you didnt sell it because now you could get like 250 for it because everybody is desperate for a ps4 lol

[@clxyswrld1852]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!!!!!! I NEEDED THIS

[@dominiquetrueman9363]

Thanks so much for this video! This was awesome and so clear for a 40 something year old mum with no clue about this stuff!

[@Foshini]

Thanks. Wish I new why it takes so long to reset. Had my buyer wait an hour long.

[@Brucee_97]

5:58 really important 7:18

[@outrider1232]

Thx

[@jurevidovicpernat566]

can you activate other account instead because i cant reach my main account becuse i got banned and then still use your main account on your other ps4?

[@ninabutton6167]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@Byron_Smart]

Thanks man this video really helped, ps5 here I come

[@blindshotrandom9575]

10:00 it’s funny I told myself that’s dumb who would forget your disc and right when I turned my PS4 off I remembered my disc was in it X)

[@picklerapist4380]

Gang Games XD lmao

[@Quick_silver007]

I just forgot a disc in mine while resetting it😂😂

[@Jacquelinevalles02]

me too lol

[@KingRD-jw7ge]

Thanks man I had to reset my PS4 pro In 5 minutes cus I sold it for 380

[@electronicgeek6274]

What made you sell it?

[@parthchhetri8804]

Electronic Geek maybe he got a pc

[@turtlecomicreviews7599]

@@parthchhetri8804 Thats why im selling mine haha

[@SirBaffleton]

I bought mine for about $600 and I'm selling it for about 550

[@OtenP_]

Maybe because there isn’t really much difference and just a gimmick from Sony that’s why I returned mine

[@JBBrickFanatic]

Thank you!! Helpful tutorial.

[@rezarezayi5565]

Extremely helpful, thanks mate

[@alejob5325]

Reset your PS4 (from 6:56 to 8:11) : Go to Settings / Initialisation / Initialise PS4 / Full (and wait aprox 2 hours to complete the Reset).

[@sheluvdxme7133]

Will that delete your ps account so u can’t use the same on ps5?

[@solomanjumpman3206]

Mine says 24 hours

[@eirikaugust1622]

@@sheluvdxme7133 i dont know

[@dimdum2361]

I have two ps4s and I'm selling one of them, both have the same accounts so if I do factory reset on the one im selling, will the accounts on the other ps4 be effected in any way??

[@marckthegoat]

dim dum I don’t think so

[@LesRBCTrainingground]

Such a good informative video, cheers 🍻

[@edrock26]

Excellent tutorial tutorial. Thank You!

[@youyou3979]

Wait so if i have ps plus all i gotta do is save it to “online storage” and then wipe my ps4 and im good to sell my ps4 and if i get a new playstation i can just add back all my data and all my games will be there as if it was the same ps4 right? Pls correct me, thank u!

[@lucafantauzzi2517]

I need to know this too but for the ps5.

[@bradyboon3054]

@@lucafantauzzi2517 same

[@cthilly98]

What if a storm knocks power out during this. Thanks

[@picklerapist4380]

cthilly98 then you’re fucked XD Lmao

[@stephand4017]

XD if the power is cut during a reset: Data may be corrupted YOUR WHOLE HARD DRIVE COULD GET CORRUPT!!!

[@admireuk2001]

This helped so much thanks vince

[@robertoloarca8713]

Thank you for the video bro. It was very helpful

[@Kebab-oh7kt]

“Next owner know that it works” Me: sells ps4 original price when it over heats on every game

[@retrowolf6151]

Asshole 😂😂😭😭😭 but no fr that’s what I’m abt to do IM GONNA SCREW GAMESTOP OVER AND SEE HOW THEY LIKE IT

[@Kebab-oh7kt]

@@retrowolf6151 it’s the right thing to do bc all these game store owners take it for hella cheep u gotta do what u gotta do😂😂😂

[@-IIII-]

@@Kebab-oh7kt hey, did you get away with it? My PS4 slim is very loud and will overheat after 30 mins to an hour on any game so it's basically unplayable so id rather sell it and get some money than keep a useless console.. also how much did you get for it? It's scum selling a broken console but cex has scammed me so many times I could not care haha

[@Kebab-oh7kt]

@@-IIII- your evil for asking but It worked u just got to make it look neat and make sure the code sticker on the back is still on bc they asked me to see that. They just wanna make sure it’s not stolen and yeah it worked but it took a while for sum1 to buy it. Bc I tried to sell it 4 months after the ps5 came out.

[@Webby104]

Bro this is the best tutorial ever i now have 90$

[@smackybrown5797]

Toby Webster do you still have your $90?

[@Sconzhy]

You sold it for 90$?! I sold mine for £150

[@Ohsnapple529]

I sold mine for 180

[@Webby104]

I said this before I sold, some people bidded after, it went for 190

[@bobsjepanzerkampfwagen4150]

Sold mine for 225€

[@-homecook6861]

Amazing video, very well explained, thanks for the help, it was very useful for me

[@chrisbfleetwood]

Pretty sure that by doing a full initialization it automatically deactivates the accounts too. That said, great video man. Thanks for helping people out.

[@chrishansen8181]

""And don't forget to eject any disc you might have left in it." Me after walking out of the best buy i just sold it to: *eyes widen*

[@dinh6327]

@Bature Alexander Gideon can I still contact him

[@matthewm6666]

hi, i did the first step of deactivating your account on the primary console but i have 3 users so will they all be wiped after i finish initializing the ps4? pls help

[@VLOproperty]

Thank you Vince very useful

[@aubreepuna2758]

Thank you, that was very helpful.