As of 2019 a new PS4 console will work and can be used to play games without connecting to the internet, so long as the game itself doesn't require any updates. For example, Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster worked on a new out of the box PS4 purchased in December 2018. - Underverse Jan 28 '19 at 8:53

If you are buying one brand new, be prepared for 9-17gb worth of is updates. Then, another 1-6gb of updates per game. However, if you boot it for the first time and skip the WiFi connection page, you can still use the console, but of you ever conn The PS4 is highly reliant on an internet connection, even if it's not technically required. I don't think it would be a good idea to get one without any way to at least update it every once in a while. Will not tolerate mandatory internet connection, required to be (can not play the game if you are not) logged in to your account. All the PS5, PS4 reveals. Neil Druckmann Explains The Last of Now, on your PS4, set up a new internet connection. Use the custom setup instead of the easy setup. Select auto for everything except the proxy;

Now, on your PS4, set up a new internet connection. Use the custom setup instead of the easy setup. Select auto for everything except the proxy;

Wired connection (LAN) Your PS4 system has to be connected to your router via an Ethernet cable. From the PS4 home screen, go to [Settings] > [Network] > [Set Up Internet Connection].

Finally, choose "Test Internet Connection" and tap X, then wait for the test to complete. Keep in mind that your PS4 will need to use this proxy to access the internet. If the IP address of your proxy server changes, your PS4 won't be able to connect to the internet.

Wired connection (LAN) Your PS4 system has to be connected to your router via an Ethernet cable. From the PS4 home screen, go to [Settings] > [Network] > [Set Up Internet Connection]. Need For Speed will require an internet connection, and here's why. You can't play Ghost Games' forthcoming Need For Speed reboot offline, the game's executive producer has confirmed. The studio confirmed as much back in May, but there's also a new hook: rewards for impressive in-game snapshots. If you are buying one brand new, be prepared for 9-17gb worth of is updates. Then, another 1-6gb of updates per game. However, if you boot it for the first time and skip the WiFi connection page, you can still use the console, but of you ever conn The PS4 is highly reliant on an internet connection, even if it's not technically required. I don't think it would be a good idea to get one without any way to at least update it every once in a while.