A power cycle is a basic troubleshooting step where you fully restart a device, everything within it, and reinitialize its configuration. It’s helpful to reduce errors, crashes, and performance issues.
To power cycle a Playstation:
- Turn off your console completely by holding the power button.
- Wait for the power light to stop flashing, then remove the power cable.
- Leave the console unplugged for 20 minutes.
- Reconnect the console and turn it back on.