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The Sims

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cheeseandbiscuitsplease · 28/10/2017 19:56

I have never played this before but I think I would like it. Is it best to play on iPad or xbox360. What should I start with? I quite like the idea of dressing the characters etc. Don’t know where to start though! Xx

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eyeswideshit · 28/10/2017 19:58

Best played on the pc in my opinion. Waiting for pets to get released. I need sim dogs and cats in my life.

Caulk · 28/10/2017 19:59

PC I think too. It’s addictive though, beware!

HerRoyalFattyness · 28/10/2017 20:00

Needs to be played.on a PC really.

Just get the Sims and start with a one person family. Make your character look how you want and get on with it. (Just a single person is easier than meeting the needs of a whole family, so better for beginners)

pinkmummy1 · 28/10/2017 20:01

I've been playing this game since I was a kid when the game first came out. I recommend playing on your laptop. But I have found the Xbox games and FreePlay app jest as addictive. I only wish I had the time now.

NoSwsForYou · 28/10/2017 20:02

I've played it in its many forms since I was a teenager but am sticking with sims 3 ATM. I didn't play for years and now I'm hooked again!!

SaskiaRembrandtWasFramed · 28/10/2017 20:02

Definitely on a pc. And yes, just start with one sim, it takes a bit of practice to get the hang on managing a household.

Thiswillbemyusername · 28/10/2017 20:02

As PP have said, it's a far better PC game that any other platform. The games come with limited clothing options, so you can download custom content online if you play on pc.

imnottoofussed · 28/10/2017 20:03

Definitely on the pc or laptop but you need quite a good one to meet the game specifications. Ours is struggling at the moment. Waiting for cats and dogs too Grin

Blueemeraldagain · 28/10/2017 20:15

I play on my mac laptop. Have tried a few other versions and they don't hold a candle to the PC version. I play sims4 currently.
Nerd Alert
I've set myself a challenge of producing a family tree from A to Z. So Amy and Aaron had Beth, she had Charlotte, Charlotte had Darcey and Darcy has Edward.

Auspiciouspanda · 28/10/2017 20:16

The Sims 4 is coming to PS4 in November, im very excited 😊😊

Babababababybel23 · 28/10/2017 20:19

I refuse to play it now on the grounds that as a teen I was addicted to playing it and I'm terrified I will be sucked in again Confused

eyeswideshit · 28/10/2017 20:24

Yes it's very addictive. I've gone a couple of days with no sleep and nothing to eat before Blush

Fruitcocktail6 · 28/10/2017 20:27

I have PC version of sims 3, I've been playing it since i was about 10! I have no interest in sims 4 though, I haven't heard good things.

Marble2302 · 28/10/2017 20:37

I love the Sims. I play Sims 3 on PC it's the best platform :)

Marble2302 · 28/10/2017 20:37

I love the Sims. I play Sims 3 on PC it's the best platform :)

NoSwsForYou · 28/10/2017 20:58

Oh god I've just just femembered I had a special 'sims' notebook where I recorded my families details. IT must have been the sims 2 because I was swapping between households... It was like a family tree.

Rheged · 28/10/2017 21:00

It’s great but very addictive. I’m on a self-imposed ban since I lost way too much time to it in my earl 20s.

DeleteOrDecay · 28/10/2017 21:19

PC will always be the best experience but I have enjoyed the console versions in the past, The Sims Bustin’ Out On PS2 was a favourite of mine years ago and I also enjoyed the Gameboy versions, however they are not the same as the PC version - they tend to be more goal/story based rather than an openworld/sandbox version like on PC.

There’s a new console version coming out in November which might be worth a look if you don’t have a decent laptop or PC to run it on.

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cheeseandbiscuitsplease · 28/10/2017 21:19

So do I buy a disc? Sorry I’m not tech savvy at all. Can you tell? Grin

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DeleteOrDecay · 28/10/2017 21:21

You can buy and download it digitally. You just need Origin, which is basically Electronic Arts’ version of the App Store. If you go on the sims official website it should walk you through it.

user1494815704 · 28/10/2017 21:24

So addictive! Best played on pc

EmmaLou3422 · 28/10/2017 21:35

I started playing this when I was 11 and I still play it now at 27, I’ve lost so many hours of my life to this game 🙈 it’s best played on the PC, but I have played it on an Xbox and it’s still good.

Fruitcocktail6 · 28/10/2017 21:49

You can buy a disc of download Origin and you can buy them online through it.

Thiswillbemyusername · 28/10/2017 21:53

@Fruitcocktail6 I have plenty of good things to say about the Sims 4 Grin I loved Sims 1, was completely addicted to Sims 2, couldn't get into Sims 3, but Sims 4 has really kick started my interest again. It reminds me a lot of Sims 2, but if you asked me why I couldn't give you an answer! It's just the feeling of it

meltingmarshmallows · 28/10/2017 21:53

Played it since I was 10 (29 now!) ... first time I ever stayed up all night was playing it haha. Has to be PC or Mac, the console / device versions are super stripped back.