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How to Delete an Account & Deactivate Game Sharing on a PlayStation 3

The PlayStation 3 has seen several hardware updates during its existence that have improved performance and decreased external noise. Additionally, as with any electronic device, components can wear down and break due to constant use. For one of these reasons, you may decide to upgrade to a new console, or you may decide to sell your old console. Before discarding the old console, however, you should deactivate any shared games and delete your PlayStation account to ensure that you maintain all of your game activations and protect the data tied to your account.

Instructions

- 1
  Power on your PlayStation 3, and then sign in to your account.
- 2
  Use the left and right arrows on your controller to scroll to the "PlayStation Network" menu.
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  Scroll up to the "Account Management" option, and then press "X" to select it.
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  Scroll down to "System Activation," and then press "X" to select it.
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  Press "X" to select the "PS3 System" option, and then press "X" to select "Game."
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  Highlight the "Deactivate System" option, and then press "X" to select it and deactivate the console from game sharing.
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  Press the "Circle" button twice, and then scroll to the "Users" menu.
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  Select your account, and then press the "Triangle" button.
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  Scroll to "Delete," and then press "X" to select it.
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  Select "Yes," and then press "X" to delete the account.

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