PS3: delete user - how it works

You can easily delete unnecessary users from your PS3. Where you can find the settings for this, we explain step by step.

Delete PS3 users - how to proceed

• First log in to the user account you want to delete.
• Then move the cursor to the user icon and press the triangle button.
• Finally, select the "Delete" option in the menu.

Warning: These files are lost when deleted

• Content downloaded from the PlayStation Store, such as games or addons,
• Messages sent and received to registered friends,
• Data in the Internet browser, such as bookmarks or history,
• All storage data for PlayStation 3 software, as well as saved PlayStation Vita and PSP data,
• Various system settings and adjustments to the user interface.

Note: Free content, such as demos, may not be affected by deletion and may still be available to other registered users. Further tips and tricks that deal exclusively with the PS3 can be found on this topic page.