Top requested features needed for consoles?
Hi simmers! Here is the top requested feautures required for the Sims 4 before console buyers will take this game seriously. I just made this list out of threads across the internet talking about c...
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> @KRUSSIDULL said:
> Hi simmers!
>
> Here is the top requested feautures required for the Sims 4 before console buyers will take this game seriously. I just made this list out of threads across the internet talking about console version of the Sims 4.
>
> * Better controls, HUD and camera. This is a no-brainer if you played both version you notice that the entire HUD and controls are imported from the PC version with minor or no adjustments made for console controllers. The button layout is horrible and makes bad use of the Cross/DPAD and back buttons. Camera movement should also have an option to center the cursor in the middle as standard. HUD should be adjusted for consoles to have a better view and without the requirement to swap between snap and free cursor mode. A wheel selection features popular among RTS games could possibly help swapping between Sims and different menus.
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> * Basic Keyboard and Mouse support. Shouldn't be to hard to implement. This would make the game much more enjoyable.
>
> * Improve performance and premium console improvements. A GTX580 (1,5TFLOPS vs PS4 1,8TLFOPS) a GPU from 2011 runs the Sims 4 in 1080p @ 120FPS yet on console it only runs 30fps. Also both Playstation 4 Pro and Xbox One X are missing 4K support and better AA. I play this game on Xbox One X and I can tell the game is blurry on the big screen.
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> * Shared gallery across all platforms. From my understanding this is already being worked on but important is that is shared across all platforms.
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> * Some kind of mod support. Maybe as something available in the gallery. Similar to Fallout 4.
>
> * Bonus: Visit friends lots (some kind of online mode). Would be cool if the could have a friend list and join friends households and interact with them. This would also make the world feel more alive. Sims from your friend list can show up in your game.
>
>
>
> Opinions or something I have missed? Discuss below and lets be hopeful Maxis one day will consider real support for consoles in the future.
>
> Best regards,
> KRUS
The original post is about 9 months old, and we've really only seen M+K support come. I feel like now that we have M+K support, and we're one pack behind on the PC, it's time to focus on some QoL updates for the Console version!
1. We need a performance patch especially. There's no reason the game should lag as much as it does on the Pro and XboneX, hopefully now that we're in pack parody, the devs can focus on this.
2. I'm honestly SHOCKED that none of the EP's have come with additional trophies. Obvious you can't release trophies for every SP, but EPs and GPs deserve some. Testing the logic triggers takes time, but I'm sure the marketing data would back up how many people purchase DLC just for trophies alone! Not only does it give you additional challenges to strive for (A thing Sims players should love!), but it also drives players to continue to play, and continue to spend more money on packs! I don't know if they can retroactively add them in now that the packs are out, but EA should really look into this. I'm sure many of our fellow forum members would buy more packs if trophies were tied with them; me being one!
3. I'm hopefully that a shared galley still comes out. I bet that their next focus is working with MS and Sony to make this happen. This will drive more sales, especially because a lot of the galley options require a lot of packs to use!
4. And my longshot want is for a true Story-Progression to be added that doesn't require modding. Even something as simple as having new sims generated and moved into house as others die off would be great! Doesn't need to be anything more than that.
I love coming to this forum and seeing all the discussions, really shows that people do love and care for this series!
> Hi simmers!
>
> Here is the top requested feautures required for the Sims 4 before console buyers will take this game seriously. I just made this list out of threads across the internet talking about console version of the Sims 4.
>
> * Better controls, HUD and camera. This is a no-brainer if you played both version you notice that the entire HUD and controls are imported from the PC version with minor or no adjustments made for console controllers. The button layout is horrible and makes bad use of the Cross/DPAD and back buttons. Camera movement should also have an option to center the cursor in the middle as standard. HUD should be adjusted for consoles to have a better view and without the requirement to swap between snap and free cursor mode. A wheel selection features popular among RTS games could possibly help swapping between Sims and different menus.
>
> * Basic Keyboard and Mouse support. Shouldn't be to hard to implement. This would make the game much more enjoyable.
>
> * Improve performance and premium console improvements. A GTX580 (1,5TFLOPS vs PS4 1,8TLFOPS) a GPU from 2011 runs the Sims 4 in 1080p @ 120FPS yet on console it only runs 30fps. Also both Playstation 4 Pro and Xbox One X are missing 4K support and better AA. I play this game on Xbox One X and I can tell the game is blurry on the big screen.
>
> * Shared gallery across all platforms. From my understanding this is already being worked on but important is that is shared across all platforms.
>
> * Some kind of mod support. Maybe as something available in the gallery. Similar to Fallout 4.
>
> * Bonus: Visit friends lots (some kind of online mode). Would be cool if the could have a friend list and join friends households and interact with them. This would also make the world feel more alive. Sims from your friend list can show up in your game.
>
>
>
> Opinions or something I have missed? Discuss below and lets be hopeful Maxis one day will consider real support for consoles in the future.
>
> Best regards,
> KRUS
The original post is about 9 months old, and we've really only seen M+K support come. I feel like now that we have M+K support, and we're one pack behind on the PC, it's time to focus on some QoL updates for the Console version!
1. We need a performance patch especially. There's no reason the game should lag as much as it does on the Pro and XboneX, hopefully now that we're in pack parody, the devs can focus on this.
2. I'm honestly SHOCKED that none of the EP's have come with additional trophies. Obvious you can't release trophies for every SP, but EPs and GPs deserve some. Testing the logic triggers takes time, but I'm sure the marketing data would back up how many people purchase DLC just for trophies alone! Not only does it give you additional challenges to strive for (A thing Sims players should love!), but it also drives players to continue to play, and continue to spend more money on packs! I don't know if they can retroactively add them in now that the packs are out, but EA should really look into this. I'm sure many of our fellow forum members would buy more packs if trophies were tied with them; me being one!
3. I'm hopefully that a shared galley still comes out. I bet that their next focus is working with MS and Sony to make this happen. This will drive more sales, especially because a lot of the galley options require a lot of packs to use!
4. And my longshot want is for a true Story-Progression to be added that doesn't require modding. Even something as simple as having new sims generated and moved into house as others die off would be great! Doesn't need to be anything more than that.
I love coming to this forum and seeing all the discussions, really shows that people do love and care for this series!
