Format PS4: Here's how

It only takes a few simple steps to format your PS4. Find out exactly how to do this in this practical tip.

Format PlayStation 4 - so go ahead

1. First switch to the "Settings" on your PS4 console.
2. Go to the very bottom and select the "Initialization" item.
3. In the next step, select the "Restore default settings" option.
4. Now the message appears that all game data will be lost through this process. Confirm this with "Restore" and "Yes" for the process to begin.
5. Wait for the restore to complete. During this time, the console must not be disconnected from the mains.
6. After the process is successfully completed, you will need to set up the console again.

Before you do this, you should save your data. Read on the next page how to create a backup on an external hard drive.