Should I wipe my console before selling?

If you're planning to sell or gift your Windows 10 device or your Xbox One console, make sure you've removed all personal info from it.
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Should you reset a console before selling?

As with most tech products, it's sometimes necessary to factory reset your PlayStation 4 console. This can be due to a number of reasons, especially if your PS4 system is acting wonky. Other times, you might simply need to factory reset the machine if you plan of selling it or giving it away.
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Do I need to wipe my Xbox One before selling?

Reset and remove everything.

Use this option when selling or gifting the console, or as a last resort in some troubleshooting cases.
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Do you have to wipe a PS4 before selling?

If you're planning on selling your console, a simple factory reset isn't enough to fully sever your ties to the device — you also need to deactivate your account on the PS4. Without going through the deactivation process, you'll likely encounter problems when trying to sign in on other devices.
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Should I factory reset my PS5 before selling?

Reset your console: Removes everything from your PS5 and fully resets it. Only use this option if you're selling or trading in your PS5 , or if you want to start from scratch.
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Does resetting PS5 delete everything?

Does factory reset PS5 delete everything? If you don't have a backup of console data, factory reset PS5 will delete everything. Resetting the console will delete all local data.
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Does Gamestop wipe your PS4?

A: Our pre-owned and refurbished consoles are reset to factory default settings. You will be required to create a new account or sign in with an existing account.
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Does wiping your PS4 delete your account?

If you delete all data on your PS4, that data is lost if not backed up. Your account, the games you bought, and your trophies will remain on Sony's servers, but you will lose any progress made in your games. There are 2 ways to back up your save data.
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Is it OK not to clean PS4?

You should clean your PS4 when it's out of warranty and is showing signs that it's full of dust. This includes noise from the fan, overheating and eventual hardware failure. That's why it's important that you take time to give your PS4 some TLC every so often.
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Does Gamestop wipe consoles?

They will factory reset it for you.
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Does factory reset delete everything?

Important: A factory reset erases all your data from your phone. If you're resetting to fix an issue, we recommend first trying other solutions. Learn how to troubleshoot Android issues. To restore your data after you reset your phone, you must enter security info.
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Do I need to do anything to my Xbox before I sell it?

If you're giving away or selling your Xbox, select Reset and remove everything so your Xbox will be reset to factory settings and your personal information will be completely deleted from the console. This process is the same for all Xbox consoles, regardless of which version you're looking to get rid of.
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How do I prepare my PS5 for sale?

If you are looking to factory reset your console before selling it or giving it away, select Reset Your Console to fully wipe all of your data from the device and factory reset the console.
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Does a factory reset remove a console ban?

When a console is sold or given away, it doesn't change the status of its existing device ban. Even if the ownership changes and the console is reset to factory settings, the device ban is still there and can't be lifted.
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Will wiping my PS4 affect my PS5?

You can factory reset a PlayStation 4 from your console's dashboard and via safe mode on your console. This will NOT effect your account on the PS5, but will make sure whoever buys your PS4 can't access your account or any other information.
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How much does a used PS4 sell for?

So here's the rule of thumb in the gaming console world. Your PS4 will sell for approximately 60% of its retail price. The average PS4 with a 500GB hard drive, 1 controller, and the cords brand new runs you $299.99. That means this console will likely sell for about $179 used.
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Can you pay someone to clean your PS4?

Ready to get started? Visit your local uBreakiFix by Asurion store today for your PlayStation cleaning service to bring your tech back to life.
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What does GameStop do with old consoles?

When customers trade in their old games, accessories, or systems, we clean, repair, and repackage them, then put them back on our shelves to be sold. We then call these products "Playd", as they have now been saved from being thrown into a landfill.
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How long does it take to factory reset PS4?

Wait for the factory reset process to be completed, which may take up to several hours. Once it's done, your PS4 will restart automatically, and you can start setting it up as new.
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How do I backup my PS5 before selling?

How to back up PS5 console data to a USB drive
  1. Connect your USB drive to your PS5 console. ...
  2. Go to the home screen and select Settings > System.
  3. Select System Software > Back Up and Restore > Back Up Your PS5. ...
  4. Select the type of data you want to back up, and then select Next. ...
  5. Select Back Up.
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Are the games still bought if you delete them on PS5?

Don't worry, you won't lose access to any deleted games or applications — you can re-download your purchases from your game library whenever you like. Go to Settings > Storage > Games and Apps. Select Delete Content. Select the data you want to get rid of and select Delete.
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How do I clear my PS4 to sell Reddit?

Erasing all data to sell PS4
  1. In the Settings menu, go to the "Initialization" tab. (You may have to sign in to your user account after the deactivation step above.)
  2. Select "Initialize PS4."
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How do I delete my PlayStation account and start over?

Power up your PlayStation 4 console, select User Management settings, and choose Delete User. On a PlayStation 5, select Settings > Users and Accounts > Users (the trash can icon by the user profile). If you want to deactivate your PSN account, read ahead.
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