If you’re like many PS4 owners, you probably use your console as a primary entertainment device. But what if something happened and you couldn’t use your PS4? What if there was an emergency and you had to leave your console behind? There are a few ways to remotely deactivate your PS4. The first is to use the PlayStation Network account management tool. This allows you to deactivate your PS4 from anywhere in the world. The second is to use the “Restore Factory Defaults” feature on the Settings menu of your PS4. This will reset all of your settings back to their factory defaults, including the ability to remotely deactivate your PS4. ..