How to Deactivate the PlayStation Portable

Your Sony Entertainment Network account carries over to all PlayStation devices, letting you share purchased content among them. For example, purchasing a game on your PlayStation Vita would also enable you to download and play that game on your PSP, if applicable. If you are selling or giving away your PSP, it's a good idea to deactivate your Sony Entertainment Network account from the device as a security precaution. You can deactivate your account from the PSP directly from the system itself, provided you have a Wi-Fi connection.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Select the "Account Management" icon under the "PlayStation Network" tab on your PSP's home screen. Sign in to your account if prompted.

   • 2

     Select the "System Activation" icon, and select either "Game" or "Video," depending on the type of content you want to deactivate.

   • 3

     Select "Deactivate System" to deactivate the PSP from your Sony Entertainment Network account.

   • 4

     Repeat these steps, choosing the option you didn't choose previously in Step 2, to fully deactivate your PSP.