The game being a direct port of the PC/Mac version means that the PS4/Xbox One version will stay true to the original and devoid of limitations that plagued previous console games such as the controversial fire meter. It will also include the features added through updates (this could be good or bad depending on the feedback) in the PC/Mac version.
However, the bad thing of this means that the UI isn't scaled (according to play people say) and the controls being awkward according to some players. Regarding the features added through updates, the update features being included in PS4/Xbox One is good if it's a feature that Simmers are OK with such as Pools, cross-dressing, basements, and toddlers, but this can be bad if it's a controversial feature such as the
Monster under the bed or the Tragic Clown especially since the former can't be disabled other than purchasing
Coolala, The Defender Wall Light or using a double bed instead of a single bed.
There are also some other criticisms too such as the fact that
The Sims 4 will not be coming to the Nintendo Switch and that The Sims 4 is more expensive on PS4/Xbox One than on Windows/macOS. For example, The Sims 4's Standard Edition on Windows/macOS is $39.99 USD whereas the same edition on PS4/Xbox One is $49.99 USD (a $10 USD difference). This is also true with Digital Deluxe (Windows/Mac) and Deluxe Party Edition (PS4/Xbox One) where they're $49.99 and $59.99 USD respectively. Also DLC from Windows/Mac don't carry over which I can see being a problem since TS4 plus every DLC is $400+ USD although keep in mind that the PS4/Xbox One port is for people who want to play The Sims but doesn't have a Mac or a Windows PC (or your PC/Mac can't play The Sims 4 well).
