“Does the Xbox One need constant online connection in order to play the games?”
Offline games will not require an internet connection. You will need internet connection for the one-time system set-up for the new Xbox One. This means you’ll be able to play disc-based games without ever going online.
Just like the Xbox 360, gamers can take the Xbox One anywhere and play their games. The console does not require online connection every 24 hours.
[…] When the Xbox One was first announced some of their polices did not sit well with the Xbox community. For instance, a friend could not play your game disc on their Xbox One without paying a fee. But due to public feedback, Microsoft has reversed their game sharing polices. […]