We tested the PS4 with multiple disc-based games offline and unpatched, and while most titles installed their own utterly mysterious software updates from the disc before running, they all worked. So we can tell you exactly what you can expect to be able to do if you take your PS4 out of the box, set it up, and get an error message when you try to log in to PSN or update the system. Our initial tests of the PlayStation 4 have been under both circumstances, with no day one patch or PlayStation Network connectivity. Fortunately, you can download the patch ahead of time, put it on a USB drive, and install it manually once you get your PS4.īesides the patch, if your Internet connection is spotty, you might have to deal with the PlayStation 4 offline regardless.

There is a chance that the launch of the PlayStation 4 will see network congestion preventing some users from getting the patch. Both consoles agree on one thing with certainty, though: you're going to need a day-one patch.Įverything from Final Fantasy XIV to has suffered from network problems caused by surges of users at launch, and Sony itself has seen the PlayStation Network get more than its share of downtime. Microsoft staunchly said the Xbox One would require an Internet connection until it backpedaled, but Sony has been fairly consistent in saying that you won't have to be online to play games. The year leading up to the PlayStation 4 ($306.98 at Amazon UK) and Xbox One ($306.98 at Amazon UK) console launches has been filled with concerns over always-on Internet connection requirements. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.

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