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NFT: Another X Box Question

Reb8thVA : 11/16/2017 4:48 pm
Thanks to everyone who responded to my earlier questions. I have just one more. Do you absolutely need an internet connection to use an X Box One S? The room we plan to put it in for now has a very weak wifi signal. In a year or so we will move it into a room with a better signal. Thanks
No but it will limit what you can do  
UConn4523 : 11/16/2017 4:50 pm : link
especially with updates/patches.
Don't think it'll be a great experience without it  
Giantology : 11/16/2017 4:53 pm : link
Could you buy a longer ethernet cable and plug it in when needed?
Not worth it without it  
montanagiant : 11/16/2017 4:57 pm : link
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You can always get a WiFi Repeater  
montanagiant : 11/16/2017 4:59 pm : link
Which will boost your signal
It will be a pain to keep the games..  
Racer : 11/16/2017 5:26 pm : link
.updated without an xbox live connection.

With regard to the weak wifi signal, check out products like the Netgear Powerline series. I have a desktop PC that refuses to install a PCI-E or USB wireless adaptor, so I punted and tried one of these. Works great and could not be a simpler set up.
Amazon; Netgear powerline products. - ( New Window )
Some games  
bigGMENblue0891 : 11/17/2017 10:29 am : link
Even require internet to play. Destiny is an example.

I would go so far as to say Internet is a must.
These are  
MotownGIANTS : 11/17/2017 11:47 am : link
great

https://www.cnet.com/news/top-five-power-line-adapters-when-wi-fi-fails-you/
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