How do I disable the PSN or internet connection of the PS3?

Question

I am planning to buy a ps3 and gta 4 game but im worried that it will freeze and will destroy my ps3.i am sure that im playing all of my games offline and im only going to connect my ps3 to the internet for the 2.42 update.I wont be needing to update my gta 4 anymore because i will be just playing offline right?

Answer 1

You connection can be disabled under Network Settings. There is an enable and disable option. However, even if you play offline, it's still a good idea to keep your console connected to the net. A lot of games right now need patches and updates in order to work with the new console features, such as in-game music and the trophy system.

However, you can completely skip having to configure your console for network access completely by downloading the system updates (like 2.42) with your PC, putting them onto a USB drive and using that to install the updates.

The PS3 is a very fast and capable system, you won't need to worry about keeping it connected or the internet causing it to freeze, as mine never has.