Can Sony track a stolen PS5?

You cannot directly track down a stolen PlayStation 5 as you can do with your phone or anything. But you might track it down with an additional GPS tracker and contacting Sony officials. Besides, if you have the mac address of your PlayStation 5, you might get it in your hands by filing a report in the police station.
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What do I do if my PlayStation was stolen?

  1. Go file a police report. ...
  2. Grab your PS4 Mac address from your router. ...
  3. Contact Sony customer support. ...
  4. Contact the officer in charge of your case and provide them with the same info you gave Sony. ...
  5. The next time your PS4 logs online Sony will be able to trace the location via IP address.
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How do I not brick my PS5?

Here are the steps to prevent PS5 from bricking:
  1. Disable Rest Mode. If you want to keep your console safe, disable this feature right now. ...
  2. Use a UPS. See if you live in a country or state where power outage is frequent, then you have to use a UPS. ...
  3. Be aware of updates.
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Can I find my PS5 serial number online?

The PS5 model number can be found on the PS5 console's original packaging and the bottom of the PS5 console. The PS5 serial number can be found on the bottom of the PS5 console. It is recommended that you have these numbers to hand when contacting PlayStation Consumer Services.
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How do I register my PS5?

How to register console to your PlayStation Network account on the web browser
  1. How to register console to your PlayStation Network account on the web browser. ...
  2. Select your product.
  3. Select model number. ...
  4. Enter console serial number and click Submit.
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Can you lock a stolen PS4?

There is no way you could remotely lock or logout your PS4 console. As doing so would be directly result in Hack attempt. But you could try changing your PSN password which is used on store.playstation.com.
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Where can I find my PlayStation serial number online?

The serial number is comprised of 11 characters and is located underneath the top lip, opposite the system ports. Turning the system over is necessary to view this number. The model number consists of the letters CUH, followed by four numbers and a letter.
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How do I contact Sony PlayStation?

Support. Tel.: 1-800-345-7669.
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Can I Remote Play my PS5 from anywhere?

PS Remote Play is available on Android smartphones and tablets, iPhone or iPad, Windows PC and Mac, as well as your PS5 and PS4 consoles. Remote Play can be used with a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi.
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Can I turn my PS5 on from my phone?

Select [PS5]. The app searches for the PS5 console that you've signed in to using your account, and then connects to the console automatically. After it connects, the screen of your PS5 console displays on your mobile device and you can start using Remote Play.
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How long is the PS5 warranty?

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC ("SIE") warrants to the original purchaser ("you") that the PS5 hardware, which includes components contained in the retail box with this hardware ("Product"), will be free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of purchase ( ...
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Are new ps5s worse?

According to Digital Foundry, "The core question of whether the new PS5 is better or worse than the launch model can be answered by saying that they're mostly much the same, certainly in terms of the end-user experience.”
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How do I find my Sony serial number?

Locate the Product Name and S/N (serial number) at the top-right of the back of the display.
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What does the blue light of death mean?

The blue light of death is a common issue that PS4 users may experience. It usually means you have a software issue or a faulty power or HDMI cable.
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What is a bricked console?

The word "brick", when used in reference to consumer electronics, describes an electronic device such as a mobile device, game console, or router that, due to corrupted firmware, a hardware problem, or other damage, can no longer function, and thus is "bricked".
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Does the PS5 use a lot of electricity in rest mode?

The different modes obviously consume different amounts of electricity. In standby mode, with no network connection the PS5 consumes 1.5W. When powered off, but still plugged in, the PS5 can consume 1.3W. The console has a power rating of 350W and the maximum consumption recorded when gaming was 203W.
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Can Sony deactivate my PS5?

You can only deactivate your consoles once every six months.

Sign in to Account Management. Select Device Management > PlayStation Consoles > Deactivate All Devices.
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