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The Sims 3 (Sony PlayStation 3, 2010)
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- In earlier Sims games, players interact with a household of virtual computer people. In The Sims 3, players interact with an entire neighborhood. Instead of playing each family discretely on its individual lot, players can now take their characters anywhere in town -- to a friend's house, out to a restaurant, to a favorite park, or even to work. No matter which Sim the player is currently following, however, all the characters in the neighborhood are active whenever the game is being played. Events that take place on the other side of town can have an effect on situations all across the neighborhood, just as the player's characters may influence the rest of the community with their actions (or inaction). Sims are now quick to pull out their mobile phones and keep one another informed, even if only about the latest gossip.
The Create-A-Sim system in the Sims 3 refines the powerful tools featured in the Sims 2. Players have much more finely graduated control over many physical aspects of the characters they create. For example, a slider allows a choice of any size and shape between rail-thin and very overweight, instead of offering only three set body types, and a second slider controls the character's muscularity. To a greater degree than the previous game's character editor, the new tools give players the power to create recognizable Sim versions of people they know (or would like to know). Sims personalities are now determined by up to five distinguishing traits, such as "hot headed," "conversationalist," "clumsy," "great cook," "slob," "good sense of humor," and even "neurotic" or "paranoid." Players can choose from more than 60 available traits when they create each new Sim.
As in earlier Sims games, players are free to make use of the built-in houses that come with the game, customize them however they see fit (and have the Simoleons to afford), or tear them down completely and build their own from scratch. The build mode offers players more customization as well, with a smaller grid from more precise placements, and the ability to rotate most objects to any angle. Stores, services, and places of work for the game's 12 career paths are all available throughout the neighborhood. Players can't enter these buildings to watch a favorite Sim at work, but they can follow him there, and then back home again when his shift is done. Console gamers get the added bonus of using Karma Powers to spur their Sim into action. The "Get Lucky" power, for example, may quickly lead to amorous situations, while the "Epic Fail" power is sure to cause embarrassing mishaps. Players must be cautious when using these powers, however, because they may result in unexpected and disastrous results.
Product Identifiers
- PublisherElectronic Arts
- MPNBLUS30609
- UPC0014633194241
- eBay Product ID (ePID)175925094
Product Key Features
- RatingT-Teen
- GenreSimulation
- Video Game SeriesThe Sims Series
- PlatformSony PlayStation 3
- Game NameThe Sims 3
Additional Product Features
- Release Year2010
- Number of Players1
- Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
- Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick
- ESRB DescriptorCrude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
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Sims 3 PS3 Game
I really like Sims games. It is different than the PS2 genre, more things to buy in the Build/ Buy mode. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes these types of games. i love buying new furniture & wallpaper. I'd give it a great rating for entertainment. Kids can play this as it is less violent than others. I have other games of this genre.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Sims ps3
Sombody shoulda told me that there is a flaw in all versions of this game. I loved the sims for ps2 What a change You create the people and then they.won't become saved.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
- by luistb9114 Apr, 2012
8/10 A personal favorite
If there was any confusion about what you're getting with the Sims 3 on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, let me clear it up for you: it's the Sims 3, the extremely popular PC life simulator, but on consoles. Obviously the game has been reworked to function with controllers instead of a mouse and keyboard, but there's also one other major addition: Karma Powers, a potent way to help or harm your Sims. If you're a fan of the Sims series, chances are you already own this game on your PC, but on the off chance that you don't, the console version is a good substitute. The addictive formula that worked on PCs translates well to consoles, and you may find yourself neglecting your own needs to make sure your starving Sim gets some food. The controls may seem complicated at first, but the game does a fine job of easing you into the experience with its tutorial system. Once you get the hang of it, it's really quite easy.Read full review
- by danworley8621 Feb, 2011
Good game, alot more options
I liked the SIMS when it came out on PS. I also got it, for my girlfriend, when SIMS 2 came out on PS2. I loved SIMS 2 just because you actually control your sim. no more point and clicking to get them to do something. You would just walk up to an item and press x to see the options. Unfortunately, the reverted to the original for SIMS 3. I don't like that aspect, but it's a minor detraction for an otherwise good game. The options in this installment are plentiful. If you can think it, you can pretty much to it in the sims. I like the game alot. First night i spent a good 4 hours that flew by. There are a few more things that keep this game form being great. First of is a co-op mode. Playstation 2 had it for SIMS 2 but PS3 doesn't for SIMS 3. But I guess that seems necessary for the old control scheme. Another grip, as is my grip with every SIMs game. Once you get a career, there is little time for anyhting else. SO, even thought there is a robust town that your sims can explore, you never have time for it. Just wish that my sim would saty clean enough, or full enough to wander the streets of simville. Other than that, I must say that it's a very good game.Read full review
- by dGQR8wFXRqO@Del...15 Jul, 2011
Die Hard Sims Fan? PC - Console User? Only have a console?
Downs: Cannot import PC creations, only console to console creations (XBOX to PS3, visa versa), limited graphic capabilities, limited interface options, loading times, limited creation opportunities, frame rate shutters on the regular. Limited everything, hey it is a console game, what is new... Ups: A decent representation of The Sims in a new way. I had never played The Sims on a console before, and I gave it a shot. It is worthwhile mainly because you can take The Sims with you, play on a bigger tv, etc. etc. There was opportunity to make it better, but hey you get PS3 trophies and it is something different if you have never played a console version! Overall: If you enjoy The Sims in any form or regularity, it is worthwhile (Anything Below $35). I do recommend finding it new or if it is used, make sure that the registration for the online portion of the game, The Exchange (download custom creations, share, etc.) has not been used. Otherwise you will pay $10 to get it activated through PSN. Hopefully this has helped in your decision, I am pretty good at diagnosing games just by the box, and I was right on the money. These impressions are just from playing it for under an hour.Read full review
- by darkdespair04 May, 2011
sims brought to the ps3
this is a console version of the popular pc game(s)The addictive formula that worked on PCs translates well to consoles, and you may find yourself neglecting your own needs to make sure your starving Sim gets some food. The controls may seem complicated at first, but the game does a fine job of easing you into the experience with its tutorial system. Once you get the hang of it, it's really quite easy.Travel to any area outside of the general circumference around your house and you'll hit a loading screen. There's also some slowdown when you fast-forward time, which unfortunately happens a lot in this game.this life-simulation game is pretty consistent with the PC version. You'll create a Sim household or choose a pre-made family to start out with and then dictate their lives.It’s amazing that The Sims 3 works so well with a controller and that many of the PC functions are still intact. So if you’re curious about the Sims and don’t own a computer, you should try out the console version.Read full review
- by nocturnadawn05 Feb, 2011
Not quite as expected
I purchased the Sims 3 after having played (and loved) sims 1 and 2. I had them for playstation only, so had the fun of doing quests to get them to move to new houses etc. I was terribly dissapointed when the Sims 3 did not have this feature. It is open ended gameplay like the PC versions of one and two. It also does not have the direct player control like the Sims 2 had. The life span is way to short to get anything done (you can cheat and change game settings to let your sims live longer, but then babies stay babies for a horribly long time, and your neighbors grow old and die while you stay young) Some good points are that you can have babies who grow to toddlers..etc. The graphics are nice and there are some fun new things to do such as gardening and fishing. As a stand alone game it is ok, but comparing it to others in the series I found it lacking a lot. I can't say much about the building part as I have not yet really gotten into that. Items are probably my biggest complaint in this version though. I expected to have many choices and instead you get only a few choices but can change the colors. I would have liked to see some of the fun items from previous sims make a comeback. I feel like they went back in time instead of moving forward. All in all, not the best game.Read full review
- by ItCyv29bQaq@Del...25 Jan, 2011
Sims 3
I have been waiting for the Sims 3 games to come to consoles when it first came out on PC, and I have to say that I think it was well worth the wait. I purchased it for the PS3 and been having a blast since I did. There is a lot to do in this game and I'm having fun do it. But like every game there are the negatives. As far as I can see for now after purchasing the game about a week ago and playing almost non stop is that you can't go into all the buildings, there is no online play (which I knew before purchasing). That's pretty much all I could think of now, but there isn't much negative about this game. Overall, this is a fun game and I can't wait to buy the DLC for it.
- by deasm490014 Nov, 2019
Overall good
The game is overall good. It did take forever to load last night causing me to turn it off before saving it but other than that no complaints.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
- by shanontessier03 May, 2018
Love the game
It's an older version but still fun to play. A little bit harder than the PC version to navigate and I wish I could fast forward through their work day or night faster than it does.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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