PSP Reset Button? None — Soft Reset (Hold Power 10s) or Hard Reset (Format)

No physical reset button exists on any PSP model (1000/2000/3000/Go/Street).

Soft Reset (Frozen System)

• Hold Power switch up for 10–15 seconds → unit powers off.
• Slide Power again → normal boot.
• Fixes: frozen game, XMB lag, network hang.

Hard Reset (Factory Reset — Erases All Data)

1. Settings → System Settings → Format (System Storage).
2. Confirm → formats internal flash (Go) or Memory Stick (1000–3000).
3. Reinstalls default settings, language, date.
4. Backup saves/photos first! (PC via USB, or Cloud Save on PSN if still active for PSP — unlikely).

Recovery Mode (PSP-1000/2000/3000 Only — Not Go/Street)

• Hold R + Power while off → boots Recovery Menu (CFW/OFW reinstall, format, CPU speed, etc.).
• PSP Go / Street: No Recovery Mode — only Service Mode via Pandora Battery (not public).

When to Use Each