Hardware Is it still necessary to connect an new xbox One to the internet ?

[Frederik]

Hi, can anyone tell me if i can buy a new console and play games only offline. I only want to buy/rent gamediscs an play games, i am not interested in all things. If a day one patch is still necessary, is there a way to patch offline via usb ?
Thanks for all answers and as always: Apologize for my bad English

 

[Deleted User]

I got one recently and it had an option to skip internet set up I think.

 

[DinohScene]

Isn't needed but is adviced.
Updates n what not.

 

[sj33]

OP is refering to the fact that the original launch machines ironically required you to connect to the internet and update in order to bypass the internet connection requirement.

 

[deakphreak]

If you are playing offline, the console will only let you get a certain amount of achievements before you need to connect online to unlock more. Its ridiculous.

 

[Deleted User]

You can play offline without issue, however you will be limited in what you can do.

 

[ISO-Man]

I finally bought a Xbox1 during Black Thursday. I couldn't do anything unless I was hooked to the net. Even my disc games requires internet and download 1-2GB worth of the game to play it.. I have cell phone internet (I live in the country). Is this the MO for Xbox one?

ISO-Man