Selling PS3 - How to Reset - Blu-ray Forum

MattFromCT · 07-20-2008, 03:51 PM

I plan to sell my PS3 and get a standalone. I can already hear all the "why would you do that" comments. Answer = I never play the games. I mean NEVER. So I want a player that doesn't consume as much power and throw off as much heat. I'll probably get the s350.

Anyway... Presumably there's some private info on my PS3. Is there any easy way to remove the MP3s and video I stored on it? At the same time I'd like to get rid of any "cookies" that might exist from when I bought a downloadable game from Sony.com.

Thanks for the help.

D1-2005 · 07-20-2008, 03:54 PM

just format the drive and your all set

MattFromCT · 07-20-2008, 03:59 PM

Meaning that's some sort of option through the menus? Thanks again for your help.

Danv1369 · 07-20-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattFromCT

Meaning that's some sort of option through the menus? Thanks again for your help.

I dont have my PS3 in front of me right now, but i recall there should be an option to format the HDD under settings.

inuyashalover21 · 07-20-2008, 05:03 PM

Go to settings and scroll down to software. You can click restore hard drive and it will take over 3 hours. I had to do it to mine when I thought it would sell. The bastard never paid so I am going to keep it.

ayS · 07-20-2008, 07:11 PM

hmm...im wondering if this would help fix my bluetooth connection with my bluetooth mic. i have been having troubles. i reset all the settings. but that has not helped.

edit: i just formatted, im just hoping this fixes my mic problem with my bluetooth. crossing fingers!!!

07-20-2008, 03:51 PM	#1
MattFromCT Member Member since:Nov 2007	Selling PS3 - How to Reset I plan to sell my PS3 and get a standalone. I can already hear all the "why would you do that" comments. Answer = I never play the games. I mean NEVER. So I want a player that doesn't consume as much power and throw off as much heat. I'll probably get the s350. Anyway... Presumably there's some private info on my PS3. Is there any easy way to remove the MP3s and video I stored on it? At the same time I'd like to get rid of any "cookies" that might exist from when I bought a downloadable game from Sony.com. Thanks for the help. Last edited by MattFromCT; 07-20-2008 at 04:03 PM.

07-20-2008, 07:11 PM	#6
ayS Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:San Diego, CA 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:526	hmm...im wondering if this would help fix my bluetooth connection with my bluetooth mic. i have been having troubles. i reset all the settings. but that has not helped. edit: i just formatted, im just hoping this fixes my mic problem with my bluetooth. crossing fingers!!! Last edited by ayS; 07-20-2008 at 09:10 PM.

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07-20-2008, 03:54 PM	#2
D1-2005 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:298	just format the drive and your all set

07-20-2008, 03:59 PM	#3
MattFromCT Member Member since:Nov 2007	Meaning that's some sort of option through the menus? Thanks again for your help.

07-20-2008, 05:03 PM	#5
inuyashalover21 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Go to settings and scroll down to software. You can click restore hard drive and it will take over 3 hours. I had to do it to mine when I thought it would sell. The bastard never paid so I am going to keep it.

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