But what if you have lost/damaged the controller & need to hard reset the console?

Quickly check our epic post on whyPS5 eject button not working.

Now selectReset Your Consoleand hitReset.

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you might also use thePSRemote Playfeature to reset the console using your smartphone.

Below I have discussed these alternative techniques in great detail.

So read on to find the method that is best suited for you.

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you could also use a wireless Bluetooth keyboard, but check that it is compatible with the console.

Method 2: Use an External Mouse

Similar to keyboards, PS5 also supports external USB mouse.

When you connect a wired/wireless mouse to your PS5, a mouse pointer will be visible on the tv/monitor.

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Simply use it to navigate through the tweaks to reset the console.

I recommend using a wired mouse, as not all wireless mouse support the console interface.

Otherwise, you wont be able to use this feature.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I reset my PS5, will I lose my games?

Resetting PS5 will delete all locally saved data, including the games downloaded on the internal storage.

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How long does it take to factory reset PS5?

It will take a few minutes to factory reset a PS5.

The console will automatically reboot itself once the resetting process is done.

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How can I retrieve deleted data after resetting my PS5?

it’s possible for you to retrieve the cloud-saved data after resetting your PS5.

How do I reset my PS5 remotely?

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Dont forget to back up your saved data on the cloud before you hit the reset option.

If you have further queries, let us know in the comment section below.

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