Do you absolutely need a psn account to play on the ps4?

In other words, if a person buys a ps4 for the first time, do they HAVE to make an account to play games or can they just play games right away just like in the olden days when accounts didn't exist.

it makes you create an account when you first setup a ps4

you dont need a internet access to play, if thats what ur concern about

So I cant play without making an account first?

also, if i do make an account but i am not connected to the internet, can people still search up my account?

This post was edited by Modification on Aug 28 2015 02:36pm

When you will first turn on the ps4, you will have to set it up. (language, etc...), and also sign in/sign up with a playstation account. You only need an adress email for this.

Im not sure about the internet, I think that people can still search your account, but they wont be able to interact with you. If you are connected to internet, you can send manage your friend list, send messages, use the chat party, only thing you wont be able to do is play online (this require a playstation plus subscription).

This post was edited by FrankPrime on Aug 28 2015 02:41pm

Wtf.. Why is someone asking such questions..
Give fake informations..
Dont add anyone.. There u go.. Like u never existed.

But seriously.. Why do you even care?
U should add friends and play with them..

If you want to stick to Singleplayer.. DL the game for your pc for free.

if it was never connected to the internet they can not search ur account,

You can skip all that at setup so no you don't have to. You don't have to go online.

Not sure why you would want to not do either but you could.

Why?

because he wants hannah montanah trohpies obviously
and unlike you guys he has shame

This post was edited by dragoneth on Aug 28 2015 06:38pm

Nah. Then you need an account for trophies.