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{{++}} [http://freeso.org FreeSO] allows the game to be played on unofficial servers. | {{++}} [http://freeso.org FreeSO] allows the game to be played on unofficial servers. | ||
Revision as of 20:02, 12 May 2019
Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
The Sims Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 17, 2002 |
This product is no longer playable in any capacity. It is covered here for historical reference.
The Sims | |
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Subseries of Sim | |
The Sims | 2000 |
The Sims Online | 2002 |
The Sims 2 | 2004 |
The Sims Stories (series) | |
MySims | 2008 |
The Sims 3 | 2009 |
The Sims Medieval | 2011 |
The Sims 4 | 2014 |
Key points
- The servers were shut down on August 1, 2008.[1]
- FreeSO allows the game to be played on unofficial servers.
General information
- The Endless Hours of The Sims Online - GameSpot (archived)
- MobyGames entry
- MMORPG.com entry
- EA Answer HQ
- EA Answer HQ (OS X)
- The Sims Wikia
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
- This game is not available digitally anymore.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Speech is a fictional language called Simlish. Speech is subtitled with generic icons. |
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Japanese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 100 | Use FreeSO |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
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Other | 4x CD-ROM Drive |
References
- ↑ Terdiman, Daniel. "'EA Land' closing just weeks after debut". Crave Entertainment. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9931757-1.html. Retrieved 2008-08-22.