# How To Reset Your PS5 To Factory Settings (And Why You Might Need To)

> There's no worse feeling than when your PlayStation 5 isn't working like it should. Here's all the steps you need to take to reset it to factory settings.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1669861/ps5-factory-reset-how-to-why/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6787f5c8e843c36d657f0e78)
- **Published:** 2025-01-15
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #playstation #factory #reset #settings #might #feeling #steps #take
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