http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-21-playstation-4-does-not-require-an-internet-connection
Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed that the PlayStation 4 will not require a constant internet connection.
Following recent rumours about the next generation of consoles, it had been suggested that perhaps the PlayStation 4 would require a permanent connection in an attempt to combat piracy and the use of pre-owned games.
However, thankfully, that’s not the case.
"Yes, you can go offline totally. Social is big for us, but we understand there are some people who are anti-social! So if you don't want to connect to anyone else, you can do that," he said.
"You can play offline, but you may want to keep it connected. The system has the low-power mode - I don't know the official term - that the main system is shut down but the subsystem is awake. Downloading or updating or you can wake it up using either the tablet, smartphone or PS Vita."
Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed that the PlayStation 4 will not require a constant internet connection.
Following recent rumours about the next generation of consoles, it had been suggested that perhaps the PlayStation 4 would require a permanent connection in an attempt to combat piracy and the use of pre-owned games.
However, thankfully, that’s not the case.
"Yes, you can go offline totally. Social is big for us, but we understand there are some people who are anti-social! So if you don't want to connect to anyone else, you can do that," he said.
"You can play offline, but you may want to keep it connected. The system has the low-power mode - I don't know the official term - that the main system is shut down but the subsystem is awake. Downloading or updating or you can wake it up using either the tablet, smartphone or PS Vita."
