How to Deactivate the PlayStation Portable
By Joshua Phillips
Updated September 22, 2017
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.
Select the "Account Management" icon under the "PlayStation Network" tab on your PSP's home screen. Sign in to your account if prompted.
Select the "System Activation" icon, and select either "Game" or "Video," depending on the type of content you want to deactivate.
Select "Deactivate System" to deactivate the PSP from your Sony Entertainment Network account.
Repeat these steps, choosing the option you didn't choose previously in Step 2, to fully deactivate your PSP.
Tips
You can also deactivate your PSP using your PlayStation 3 or your PC (see Resources).
Warnings
Information and steps in this article apply to PSP firmware revision 6.60 and may differ in other versions of the software.
Writer Bio
Joshua Phillips has done it all when it comes to video games: strategy guides, previews, reviews, in-depth interviews with developers and extensive public relations work. He has written for websites such as Hardcore Gaming 101 and MyInsideGamer.