What platform do you play Sims 4 on?

PC. I've never been much into console gaming.

Everyone saying Macs are bad for gaming... I'm not having any problem. *shrug* But we don't buy cheap regardless, I know what I want to be able to do.

Simulation games were (and still often are) created for PC gaming. Playing them on console systems makes little to no sense to me. The controls make the game much more irritating and complex to play. Using a controller is beyond frustrating to play a simulation game... especially if you're playing a game like The Sims and trying to control more than one sim at a time!

PC all the way. Consoles confuse me lol.

"Lustianicia;c-17423263" wrote:
Simulation games were (and still often are) created for PC gaming. Playing them on console systems makes little to no sense to me. The controls make the game much more irritating and complex to play. Using a controller is beyond frustrating to play a simulation game... especially if you're playing a game like The Sims and trying to control more than one sim at a time!

This is true but I've only ever played Sims on console so I just stuck with it. Besides with the console, I can play on my 55" TV without having to run a cable from my pc to the tv. The downside to that is that I can't take the game with me if I go out of town or something for awhile. But then again, if you're going out of town, why take a game? Chances are you'll be busy with other things probably.

Playstation 4 (PS4). From all I've heard, those that are already used to playing TS4 on PC find the controls frustrating to say the least, but as one that was not used to the PC controls, I don't have any problems. Sure, at first, it did take a while to get used to the controls.

There are some things I've yet to figure out, for example; placing kitchen cabinets on walls. The basic placing is fine, but with a PC you can use options to change the look of the cabinet to make it look more realistic (imo), but I can't figure out how to activate this option on the PS4.

You can't use mods on the PS4 (or any console outside of PC from what I understand), which is lame, but as a console player I am used to that.

All in all, I would recommend the PC version over a console, but if console is your only (or preferred) choice, it's not a bad one.

I have a less expensive "gaming rig" for it. I have a computer that I use almost exclusively for gaming that is separate from the one I surf the internet on. It's one of the reasons that I only occasionally post photos on here. That requires going into a different computer. My internet surfer is a cheaper laptop.

Anyway, I like playing this on PC. I have a Nintendo Switch rather than a Playstation or Xbox. I prefer keeping this game on PC for myself.

Well you’re lucky then !! Mine overheats when I play TS4, and makes as much noise as a full speed fan....sometimes it crashes.

"lisamwitt;c-17423246" wrote:
Everyone saying Macs are bad for gaming... I'm not having any problem. *shrug* But we don't buy cheap regardless, I know what I want to be able to do.

TS4 is the first sims game on console to be very similar to the PC version. The only difference is console can't use mods. It's not the worst option for someone who must play on consoles. Besides... some people are just more comfortable playing on a couch with a controller (like my husband).

Personally, I much prefer PC gaming for almost every game. I'm nearsighted so sitting on the couch is not comfortable for me even with a 55" TV in a small living room. Glasses on or couch pushed up still isn't comfortable.

"Dianesims;c-17423631" wrote:
Well you’re lucky then !! Mine overheats when I play TS4, and makes as much noise as a full speed fan....sometimes it crashes.

"lisamwitt;c-17423246" wrote:
Everyone saying Macs are bad for gaming... I'm not having any problem. *shrug* But we don't buy cheap regardless, I know what I want to be able to do.

I think that's a laptop issue, not a Mac specific one. I've had both PCs and Macs, laptops and desktops, and this is the one area where laptops do show that they are not *ideal* for gaming. Graphic intensive games are hard on them. That said, my last one (a Mac) lasted around 5 or 6 years before it was obvious the heat was getting to it. For me, that's great. Tech moves so fast that 6 years is old for a computer and I needed an upgrade anyway.
Mine does get hot and I can hear the fan, but it usually takes at least an hour, sometimes two. I stop playing for a few minutes (and usually peruse the forums), then start it up again. Sims is the only game I play, so it just doesn't bother me.