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I got it for PS2

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 16
Date: February 01, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I have PS2 and Xbox and I am assuming the two games are if not the same very similar. If you have never played the Sims before I guess I would suggest buying this. Its confusing at first but a little addictive. But like me, if you have had the Sims for P.C. dont even bother. Its harder to build/buy/live on a console and its definitely not as good as Hot Date or Sims Vacation.

Two words two syllables... Great game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: February 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

... after picking up that controller I was hooked! Though the controls could use a litlle tweaking I got used to them in no time. When I first heard the game was coming out I had some doubts but wow this game is awesome! If you have the computer games and enjoy them then you will love this version! The 3D graphics are amazing and it is so much fun! With the computer games I got bored after awhile with just going to work coming home and going to bed day after day (In the game not real life). In this game you are constantly having to reach certain goals and you never run out of things to do. The multi player part is also fun! Overall this is a great game and a must have!

Thank You Much For Reading!

This Game Is Cool And Funny!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: March 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If you liked Halo or other games, this game is for you! I'ts twenty times better than the PC version. THis game will probaly be Xbox's best game for 2003.The price for the game is a bit high, but its worth it!!

The Sims Rule!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: March 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

When the computer game the sims came out I was thrilled I thought what a cool idea. When I bought the game I fell in love with it and I bought every add on that ever came out so when I found out they took my fav game and made it for my fav console you can just imagine how excited I am I have read many reveiws and many articles about this game and I know I am going to love it. the graphics are great I just love the game

More Fun Than The PC Version

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 10 / 13
Date: March 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I must admit that I've only played this on my Playstation 2, but I can't imagine the two games being too different and since I'm more in love with my X-Box, I feel as though I should review the X-Box version. First of all, let me start off by saying that if you've ever played the PC version, it shouldn't take long at all to get used to the controls for the console game. After playing it for a day or two, you'll be back in the game creating characters, building storylines and helping your Sims lead their every day lives. Not much has changed in the world of The Sims from the PC to console transition, but a few things are improved.

What's Good: If you're like me, playing any game with a mouse, let alone The Sims, is a chore within itself. Consider the chore gone. No longer is clicking specifically and scrolling a big issue. Now you have buttons and a joystick to help you do all of this and it makes the game much more simple. Also, I remember on my PC loading the game was a problem that took much longer than I liked. Now loading is as simple as waiting a couple seconds. There are many more options on the console version as to what your Sim will wear or what your Sim will look like. From dark and skinny to pale and overweight, however you create your Sim is entirely up to you. And another thing, I'm not sure if this was on the PC version or not, but here you can have a same sex relationship if you choose. I don't know if it works for two men, but it does for two women.

What's Bad: There are a few minor problems with this game and that's why I've given it only 4 stars. My main problem is that while playing the game it's frozen maybe 3 or 4 times which makes you have to reset the machine. Now sometimes this isn't a major burden, but if you've been playing for hours and your Sims have progressed in their storylines, when you have to restart the game you lose your progress which can make some gamers like yours truly VERY angry. My suggestion is save your progress about once ever half hour or an hour. That way if you lose your spot, it's not such a huge deal. However, maybe the X-Box version doesn't freeze. Also, there's no way to FAST forward the game. You can fast forward it, but it's not FAST. It's actually very slow and the only time it does go fast is when they're sleeping and sometimes your Sims can miss work because of it. Another problem is that you can't download Sims (such as Eminem or Michael Myers or Gwen Stefani) onto the console game. And I think I remember there being a pause button on the PC version. Now if you have to get up and use the bathroom, you have to go to the main menu where you buy or build stuff instead of pausing it. This is a hassle because they play very irritating music while on that menu.

What's The Same: It's still a ton of fun and very addictive. People used to the PC version should have no trouble getting into this. People playing The Sims for the first time, just make sure you have your instruction booklets handy and remember that this game takes time and patience and that you'll be glad you waited it all out.

Your Sims are still very needy and bossy people who have zero patience, but treat 'em well anyway! And if you get evil ideas to kill off your Sims, know that you're not alone my friends. Not alone at all.

The Sims

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: March 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is the best game I've ever played. It is real life simulation. The people are so realistic. You can make them do what ever you want them to. this is my favorite game!

It sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 30
Date: March 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is the worst game ever that has ever come out on the xbox console. It is a descrace to all the sims game that they have every made. I'm very disapointed in Maxis games.

Best game i've played in a long time!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: March 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The Sims was such a fantastic game. It is much better than that of the PC and also takes a shorter amount of time to save and load. Its graphics are just amazing and its like they are actually real people. It is a bit high but hey every video game is when it is just released. It is well worth the money and i can play it for hours at a time. This game is without a doubt one of the best games I have come across or experienced in a long long time!

THE SIMS KICK BUTT ON XBOX

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

WOW!! was this a fun game. i love it and it's so cool it on xbox now, and for the people buying it i will warn you it's addictive and fun. very very very very fun.

The Best Game in the World

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 10
Date: March 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought the The Sims for computer and now have all the expansions for it. It is the best computer game I have ever played and even though I don't have The Sims for x-box, it sounds even better than the computer game. I have read many reviews and discriptions of the game and I feel that it is worth it for what you pay!

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