Important consumer notices

  • The features, design, and specifications of PS4™ systems vary by model. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with your system.
  • Use of the PS4™ system and its features is governed by various user agreements that might be modified from time to time. Visit the SIE website for your country or region for the latest copies of these agreements, up-to-date terms and conditions for the PS4™ system, and changes to this User's Guide and other documentation.
  • Always update your PS4™ system to the latest version of the system software. By updating, you'll enjoy additional features, improved usability, and enhanced security.
  • Always use the latest version of system software or applications on the device that is connected to your PS4™ system, including your PlayStation®Vita system and your smartphone with (PlayStation App). When features are being used across connected devices, some features may not be available, depending on the version of the system software or application in use.
  • PlayStation™Network is available only in certain countries or regions, and in certain languages. Also, the types of content and services provided by PlayStation™Network vary by country or region. For details, visit the customer support website for your country or region.
  • Some products and services are available only in certain countries or regions. For details, visit the customer support website for your country or region.
  • Make sure that all users on the system are signed out of PlayStation™Network before you send your PS4™ system to an authorised service centre for repair. This will help prevent unauthorised access to or use of your credit card or other personal details. To sign out, select (Settings) from the function screen, and then select [Account Management] > [Sign Out].
  • Make sure that you deactivate and initialise your PS4™ system before you transfer it, dispose of it, or return it (where permitted). For details, see “Transferring or disposing of your PS4™ system”.
  • Network features on your PS4™ system require a broadband Internet connection.
  • You are responsible for Internet service fees.
  • The default assignment of the circle button and the cross button might differ, depending on the country or region where you purchased your PS4™ system. For this reason, actual operation might not match the information in the User's Guide.
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. owns or controls copyright in the images and other copyrighted content in this User's Guide. You are not allowed to use (including copying, modifying, uploading on a network, displaying, transmitting, distributing, licensing, selling, and publishing) the images and other copyrighted content except as permitted by applicable law.
  • This User's Guide is subject to change without notice.
  • Information about system functionality and images published in this User's Guide might vary from those for your PS4™ system, depending on the system software version in use. Also, the illustrations and screen images might vary from the actual product.
  • The websites used in screen images throughout this User's Guide might be fictitious.
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  • To use many of the PS4™ system features, you will need to sign in to PlayStation™Network. This User's Guide assumes that you are signed in. When you select a feature that requires you to be signed in and you are not, a sign-in screen will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in.