Playstation 4 does not need an internet connection at all.

BS.  You'll need one to update the system, which for all consoles exists in order to avoid pirating.  To play new games, there's often a system update.  Completely misleading.

BS.  You'll need one to update the system, which for all consoles exists in order to avoid pirating.  To play new games, there's often a system update.  Completely misleading.

sonic_spark

If I recall correctly, PS3 games that require a certain firmware come with that firmware packaged on the disk (similar to how PSP games did it).

Edit:

Here's a link from Sony.

No console should EVER require an internet connection.

Lawl only on a forum full of blind fanboys is technological stagnation lauded. All for the sake of crappy used games which only really helps scumbag retailers like Gamespot. Magescrew

I agree! Screw preservation of culture AND Gamespot!

Lawl only on a forum full of blind fanboys is technological stagnation lauded. All for the sake of crappy used games which only really helps scumbag retailers like Gamespot. Magescrew

Failedxboxdone

BS.  You'll need one to update the system, which for all consoles exists in order to avoid pirating.  To play new games, there's often a system update.  Completely misleading.

sonic_spark

[QUOTE="Wasdie"]

Official Playstation Magazine (lol it's still around) reports.

[quote="OPM"]

I interviewed senior VP of worldwide studios Michael Denny following the reveal of PS4. Here we discuss the philosophy behind the new console, the controller, the lack of backwards compatibility and Sonys future plans.

OPM You talked a lot about service, tech and ideas; how are you going to present PS4 to a more casual market?

Michael Denny So I think two of the other pillars we talked about in-terms of design were simplicity and immediacy. Even taking back a step from here, PlayStation 4 can still be enjoyed old school without an Internet connection at all. So it depends what level you want to use these feature sets at. So with simple and immediacy we want it so that everything is one button click away, for example. And immediacy takes down these barriers that can be frustrating to gamers between the player getting access to the content.

Sali217

Well that is starting to clear things up about the Playstation 4. This doesn't mean that all games will not require an internet connection, but it's a good indication that Sony is sticking with more traditional ways of handling used games and whatnot.

I still expect online passes.

That is exactly my thoughts as well.  I break out old consoles all the time and fire up the classics.

[QUOTE="NathanDrakeSwag"]

[QUOTE="faizan_faizan"]And who expected otherwise?faizan_faizan

Delusional lems.

I would also like to point out that PS3 games had the update on them if you didnt have a internet connection. 

Sony and Nintendo 4 life. Mother fvck Micro$h!t.

[QUOTE="darkspineslayer"][QUOTE="ShadowriverUB"] Same "crappy tech" will be in ONEmariokart64fan

Sony and Nintendo 4 life. Mother fvck Micro$h!t.

Bigboi500

BS.  You'll need one to update the system, which for all consoles exists in order to avoid pirating.  To play new games, there's often a system update.  Completely misleading.

sonic_spark

Sony and Nintendo 4 life. Mother fvck Micro$h!t.

Bigboi500

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

Sony and Nintendo 4 life. Mother fvck Micro$h!t.

heeweesRus

If Sony still has Online Passes for first party games I cannot in good conscience give them any money. Went out of my way to get my Vita used for that exact reason. Online Pass can go f*ck itself.famicommander

Lawl only on a forum full of blind fanboys is technological stagnation lauded. All for the sake of crappy used games which only really helps scumbag retailers like Gamespot. Magescrew

[QUOTE="famicommander"]If Sony still has Online Passes for first party games I cannot in good conscience give them any money. Went out of my way to get my Vita used for that exact reason. Online Pass can go f*ck itself.CJ_ofCamelot

I've never seen a console war end before it even started.  RIP Xbox One.

[QUOTE="famicommander"]If Sony still has Online Passes for first party games I cannot in good conscience give them any money. Went out of my way to get my Vita used for that exact reason. Online Pass can go f*ck itself.CJ_ofCamelot

Nah, they're owned by Sony.

Sony plan to win next gen: Do the opposite of whatever M$ is doing.DefconRave

lol, doesn't seem like a bad idea right now.

[QUOTE="sonic_spark"]

BS.  You'll need one to update the system, which for all consoles exists in order to avoid pirating.  To play new games, there's often a system update.  Completely misleading.

catfishmoon23

If I recall correctly, PS3 games that require a certain firmware come with that firmware packaged on the disk (similar to how PSP games did it).

Edit:

Here's a link from Sony.

I guess the question at this point is, do all games that need an update come with the software on the disc?

[QUOTE="sonic_spark"]

BS.  You'll need one to update the system, which for all consoles exists in order to avoid pirating.  To play new games, there's often a system update.  Completely misleading.

AmazonTreeBoa

Even Sony's website says that certain games will require a system update.  So, like I said in the above post... will all the discs have on the PS4 (or had on the PS3) the system update?  I can't see a situation where it does.  But games do require an update whether it's on disc or the internet.

[QUOTE="catfishmoon23"]

[QUOTE="sonic_spark"]

BS.  You'll need one to update the system, which for all consoles exists in order to avoid pirating.  To play new games, there's often a system update.  Completely misleading.

sonic_spark

If I recall correctly, PS3 games that require a certain firmware come with that firmware packaged on the disk (similar to how PSP games did it).

Edit:

Here's a link from Sony.

I guess the question at this point is, do all games that need an update come with the software on the disc?

PS3 games always package the required firmware on the disc. It's been that way since it launched.

I feel sorry for anyone using a PS4 without the internet. You can't get PS+ and that's far and away the best thing about the system.Senor_Kami

Wow. Who would thought we would be happy to read old news these days :)

I have a solid connection so it doesnt matter much to me. Heil68

Good for Sony. And the PS Maganzine is still around. I am pleasantly surprised. I think I still have one of their magazines lying around somewhere from the 90's. :)

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"][QUOTE="sonic_spark"]

BS.  You'll need one to update the system, which for all consoles exists in order to avoid pirating.  To play new games, there's often a system update.  Completely misleading.

sonic_spark

Even Sony's website says that certain games will require a system update.  So, like I said in the above post... will all the discs have on the PS4 (or had on the PS3) the system update?  I can't see a situation where it does.  But games do require an update whether it's on disc or the internet.