http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-doesnt-require-internet-connection
Shortly after the Xbox Reveal event today, Microsoft revealed that its new console does not require a constant internet connection.
Microsoft's Don Mattrick has confirmed that the Xbox One is not "always on."
UPDATE: Another Microsoft representative, UK marketing director Harvey Eagle, has confirmed that the Xbox One doesn't require a constant internet connection. "The answer to that question is no. You do not require an always-on connection to be able to use Xbox One," he said. "It is clearly designed to be connected to the Internet, and hopefully from what you've just seen you realize some of the benefits that brings. But if your Internet connection drops, you will still be able to play games, still be able to watch Blu-Ray movies, and still be able to watch live TV."
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btw
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=160466&page=1#
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http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3550570&userid=131463#post415690620
"I'm extrapolating from the Wired article."
