How to Restore PS3 to Factory Settings?

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Hey there! To restore your PS3 to factory settings, follow these steps: Go to Settings > System Settings > Restore PS3 System. Select this option and choose Full Format for a thorough reset. Note that this will wipe everything off your PS3, so make sure to back up any important data first. Good luck!

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ManningAndy·7 months ago

Simple! Go to System Settings, then select Restore PS3 System. Follow the prompts and confirm. Just a heads-up: this will delete all data, so back up your saves!

AttainingFord·7 months ago

Just go to Settings > System Settings > Restore PS3 System. Choose Quick or Full format based on how thorough you want it.

NailingSurge·7 months ago

I've done this before, and it's super easy: Go to Settings > System Settings > Restore PS3 System. You might want to save your data on an external drive first. Trust me, I learned that the hard way!

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