I need help before buying a ps4

[Agent Spike]

Next year I'm travelling to the US and I'm planning to buy myself a ps4. I have to mention that my last console was the nintendo wii so I have no clue what's up with the updates, patches, and all that stuff. lol I feel like a grandfather trying to learn about how to use a computer for the first time. Okay enough with that and into the questions:

1. When I buy it, do I need to connect it to the internet to play games? Cause I'm not planning to play online at all.

2. I keep hearing that the ps4 needs constant upgrades, is that true? what happens if I don't? Can I still play games without them?

I thought I had more questions but I guess those were my main concerns. I hope one of you guys could help me out. Thanks in advance!

 

[blivvy]

Well there are certain games that always require an internet connection in order to play but most single player games should be ok offline.

There are quite a lot of updates and patches released so ideally, you would want to be connected to the net. Although you can still play games offline without the latest patch/update.

Hope that helps.

 

[MartinMilk]

No online means you will have problems. Some games will work, but overall.. get an internet connection

 

[Agent Spike]

Thanks guys! I have a feeling that I will end up connecting it sooner or later.

 

[Romero]

Next year I'm travelling to the US and I'm planning to buy myself a ps4.

Do you plan to stay in the US? If you don't, it is perhaps better to buy it in a store closer to you. In case you get a problem with the console. Good luck.

 

[Agent Spike]

Do you plan to stay in the US? If you don't, it is perhaps better to buy it in a store closer to you. In case you get a problem with the console. Good luck.

No, I don't plan to stay. I want to buy it over there because here in Argentina, it's too expensive. What kind of problem are you talking about?

 

[Romero]

If you are unlucky and get technical problems. It's easier to deal with a store near you, but maybe it won't be a problem.

Something that could be a bigger problem, is if Argentina and the US don't have the same power voltage and same power sockets.

 

[Agent Spike]

If you are unlucky and get technical problems. It's easier to deal with a store near you, but maybe it won't be a problem.

Something that could be a bigger problem, is if Argentina and the US don't have the same power voltage and same power sockets.

Oh okay and about the sockets, I have everything figured out. I have this thing that I'm not sure how it's called in English. I thinks it's called an electric/power transformer/converter.