What's the difference between resetting my console and restoring default settings?
Restoring default settings on your PS5 console or PS4 console is useful if you want to switch back to the factory version of your console’s visual and audio settings. Restoring default settings doesn’t erase any user or game data, but other settings are affected.
Resetting your PS5 console or initializing your PS4 console deletes user and game data as well as any personalized settings. This process cannot be undone, and deleted data cannot be restored.
To reset your PS5 console, or initialize your PS4 console, please visit the guides below.