So, you are interested in purchasing a brand new PS5, but what should you do with your old PS4? Should you toss it into the bin or give it away for free? You can do either of the two, but you can also sell it for extra cash. That money can be used to buy more games, accessories, or anything else you would like. That being said, before you do look for a buyer, there are a few things you must do with your console before selling it to avoid any issues and trouble.

 

1. Check the condition

 

The first thing you must do is check the condition of your console. If you’ve maintained it well, you can sell it for good money. However, if your console has been severely damaged or needs some major fixes, you will not be able to sell it for much. You may want to consider having the console repaired first before selling it, or simply selling it for a lower price. We at Sell My Broken will buy your PS4 whatever the condition. 

 

2. Backup your data

 

Once you have determined the condition and come up with a price, you must back up the data. Remember, not everything will be saved on the cloud. If you are not a PS Plus subscriber, you will not even enjoy the feature. For that reason, backup all your essential data on a separate hard drive or another cloud service. This data can then be transferred to a new console.

 

3. Reset the console

 

With all the data backed up, now would be the time to reset the PS4 back to its factory settings. After all, you do not want your credentials and other private information to fall into someone else's hands. Resetting the console can also give the butter a fresh console to work with and set up as they wish.

 

To factory reset your PS4, first go to its Settings menu and go to "Initialization." After that, select "Initialize PS4," then pick "Full." This process will completely delete all data from your PS4's storage, but it can take a while to complete. Once it is done, your PS4 will be almost brand new.

 

4. Clean the console

 

After all of the above, unplug everything and give your console a good clean. Remove as much dust as possible, and this includes your console and cables. It is good to sell the PS4 controller with it, so clean that up well to ensure good value.

 

Conclusion

 

Once you’ve thoroughly cleaned and reset your PS4, you would be ready to sell it on sites like eBay, the Facebook Marketplace, or other platforms. Putting up more than one listing at a time can give you access to multiple offers that can help you maximise the money you make. That said, it is still possible to sell a broken console. There are plenty of buyback websites out there that will offer you cash for your broken device for a smaller amount of money.

 

Want to sell your broken PS4? Sell My Broken is a buyback website that is more than happy to pay you for your broken console! Check out how much we will pay you for your busted device today!