As the title says, what platform do you play the Sims 4 on?(yes, I know Steam is a different type of platform but it's included separately as it's a newer addition. PC and Mac categories includes laptop users :) )

...steam isn’t a platform in the same sense a pc, or console is. It could be played on both pc and laptop

I just can't imagine not having a keyboard + mouse or not having mods. And PCs can do much more than just play games. Sorry, consoles, you're not convenient enough.

"TomasGrizzly;c-17799365" wrote:I just can't imagine not having a keyboard + mouse or not having mods. And PCs can do much more than just play games. Sorry, consoles, you're not convenient enough.We've been able to use a mouse and keyboard for years now. I found the controls horrible to use though so I switched back to a controller. Then again I've played Sims on console since the early 2000's so I'm used to the controller.

Which platform do you play the Sims 4 on?

eternalrainn
4 years ago
"Tantalus;c-17799719" wrote:
"eternalrainn;c-17799404" wrote:

We've been able to use a mouse and keyboard for years now. I found the controls horrible to use though so I switched back to a controller. Then again I've played Sims on console since the early 2000's so I'm used to the controller.

This is the usual feeling for not-experienced gamers, but you need to understand keyboard and a mouse are a million times better than any controller (gamepad, joystick, whatever) in terms of ergonomy, responsiveness, and other things.

Most people who grown up playing both pcs and consoles end up always being a pc gamer. And i can tell you that ive been playing consoles and pcs since more than twenty years ago (probably way more but im too embarrased to say it LOL), and i dont change keyboard+mouse for anything. In a million years. Controllers are just way too limited in terms of control (ironically) but specifically response.

I sometimes play the console when im with friends because the pc is in my bedroom and its small, but otherwise, PC always.

The sims 4, playing it on a console, honestly i didnt try, but ima not going to.....

I play PC games too, Sims just isn't one of them. I've just always played Sims on console, same reason why I'll always play GTA games on console even though it's available for PC. I don't care for mods/CC either so it's never bothered me I guess.

Also TS4 has only crashed on me once and that's the only issue I've ever had with the game since it was ported over to consoles. It seems like game-breaking bugs/glitches and crashes plague the PC version. I just like the stability of the game on console.
PennyDreadfulPr
4 years ago
I'm definitely in need of an upgraded PC.

a friend is going to give me her old one soonish, so that's good. It's got a decent graphics card and 16 GB of RAM (whilst I only have 8 GB). Hopefully this will mean a bit less lag in my Sims game, not that it's bad on 8 GB, just not ideal.
CaptainMe120
4 years ago
"Holiday;c-17799482" wrote:
"Onverser;c-17799451" wrote:
"SelinaKyles;c-17799297" wrote:
...steam isn’t a platform in the same sense a pc, or console is. It could be played on both pc and laptop

"Onverser;d-986810" wrote:

included Steam separately as it's a newer addition

. . . .

I think they mean because PC/Console would be the "platform" to play the game but Origin/Steam would be the "service" we use to get the game.

This.
PickledTiara
4 years ago
"Tantalus;c-17799719" wrote:
"eternalrainn;c-17799404" wrote:

We've been able to use a mouse and keyboard for years now. I found the controls horrible to use though so I switched back to a controller. Then again I've played Sims on console since the early 2000's so I'm used to the controller.

This is the usual feeling for not-experienced gamers, but you need to understand keyboard and a mouse are a million times better than any controller (gamepad, joystick, whatever) in terms of ergonomy, responsiveness, and other things.

Most people who grown up playing both pcs and consoles end up always being a pc gamer. And i can tell you that ive been playing consoles and pcs since more than twenty years ago (probably way more but im too embarrased to say it LOL), and i dont change keyboard+mouse for anything. In a million years. Controllers are just way too limited in terms of control (ironically) but specifically response.

I sometimes play the console when im with friends because the pc is in my bedroom and its small, but otherwise, PC always.

The sims 4, playing it on a console, honestly i didnt try, but ima not going to.....

I considered myself to be an avid gamer, playing life simulators like Sims and Stardew Valley to Soulsborne genre. Been gaming for around 20 years, gone to Pax East 3 times. I play Sims on both PC and PS4, I do use M&K for both since I find building to be easier. My gaming pc is rather big and I have a carry case for my console so I can take it when visiting my parents. Also PS4 has some great exclusives like Bloodborne.

While M&K is to me best for the Sims there are some games that play better with controller such as Dark Souls, Witcher 3 and anything involving melee combat or sword fighting. I tend to get controllers that have the back paddles which are helpful. I switch back and forth, Far Cry 5 felt better on M&K but with the Division games I prefer controller, left strafing to shoot was comfortable.

On the Cyberpunk 2077 forum most of the members were playing with a controller versus M&K, wanting to kick back and relax since it was single player and not competitive. FPS with multiplayer then yes usually M&K will give you an advantage. However with aim assist there was a controversy with Fortnite players using controllers in competitions. It is not so cut and dried.
Reaganbogan
Seasoned Novice
4 years ago
Console works if you like the game for what it is. It's the other issues that will keep from buying another Sims game on any other platform but PC again.

Never thought I would be a console Sims player but my laptop 3 years ago wasn't good for gaming. Much to my surprise I actually like playing on ps4(when it's working correctly). It took about a year for me to get comfy with the controls, to where I actually prefer them over a keyboard when I'm lounging on my sofa. Building is better with a keyboard though. So vanilla works for me because I didn't feel like messing around with mods/cc, updating and all that when getting back into simming. I barely used mods with older sims games, mainly cc.

That being said I won't ever buy into another Sims franchise like The Sims 5 for PS5 because console players don't receive the same level of a priority when it comes to fixes. The blotchy patchy skin tones/blushes are horrendous, lack of afro textured facial hair/hairstyles is ridiculous for the times, the lag, crashing that took over a year to fix...we were sitting ducks without even a word they were working on it. Instead they had players spinning their wheels "troubleshooting" when it was a memory issue on their end.

Even with the game, as basic as it is, it's still fun for me on ps4. It's just the sheer amount of issues I've encountered and feeling like a sitting duck on console that has put a damper on my consumer confidence on this platform. Now I want the availability to use mods if I need them. The only reason I'm still buying packs after DU is because I read the PS5 would have an SSD. I figured that would salvage the game after buying a majority of the packs in one sale.
Colton141414
Seasoned Novice
4 years ago
I will always play the Sims on PC. o:)

My specs:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600
CPU Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Ultra
RAM: 16GB G. Skill RAM
SSD: 500GB Samsung EVO M.2 SSD/2TB Western Digital Black/2TB Toshiba
GPU: Zotac GTX 1070 Ti
Power Supply: EVGA 650W GQ
Case: NZXT H510
Onverser
4 years ago
"SelinaKyles;c-17799297" wrote:
...steam isn’t a platform in the same sense a pc, or console is. It could be played on both pc and laptop

"Onverser;d-986810" wrote:

included Steam separately as it's a newer addition

. . . .
texxx78
4 years ago
Pc. Always laptop but i'm atm buying desktop pieces to build one.
Lonewolf1044
Seasoned Spectator
4 years ago
"SelinaKyles;c-17799297" wrote:
...steam isn’t a platform in the same sense a pc, or console is. It could be played on both pc and laptop

Yes, even if on Steam it still on PC for Sims 4 is actually played on Origins which is almost similar to Steam. Also the version on Steam still requires the same requirements as it is on Origins.
ticluao
4 years ago
"eternalrainn;c-17799404" wrote:

We've been able to use a mouse and keyboard for years now. I found the controls horrible to use though so I switched back to a controller. Then again I've played Sims on console since the early 2000's so I'm used to the controller.

This is the usual feeling for not-experienced gamers, but you need to understand keyboard and a mouse are a million times better than any controller (gamepad, joystick, whatever) in terms of ergonomy, responsiveness, and other things.

Most people who grown up playing both pcs and consoles end up always being a pc gamer. And i can tell you that ive been playing consoles and pcs since more than twenty years ago (probably way more but im too embarrased to say it LOL), and i dont change keyboard+mouse for anything. In a million years. Controllers are just way too limited in terms of control (ironically) but specifically response.

I sometimes play the console when im with friends because the pc is in my bedroom and its small, but otherwise, PC always.

The sims 4, playing it on a console, honestly i didnt try, but ima not going to.....