Since there's no interest in bringing The Sims FreePlay to the Windows Store, a The Sims Mobile version would be more appealing since it's a brand new game released today (in Brazil).Let me bring some info...1 - Having a Windows 10 app (UWP) you can reach Desktop, Tablets & 2 in 1 Devices, Mobile, HoloLens and Xbox.2 - Developing UWP means only one code, but six different categories. There are minor changes in the code to support all six of them.3 - By having an UWP app in the Windows Store, you're increasing the reach the game can get.4 - There are cool new features coming to Windows 10 later this year.5 - This won't hurt Sims 4 PC sales, but will help people to discover the game, since Microsoft is now bringing Windows 10 to schools and colleges with Windows 10 S there are more opportunities than ever.

Windows 10 S will only play its' own store apps and won't support Origin or Steam or any other similar, so that is one type of PC I will not be buying. I think it is trying to be an alternative to Chromebook.If there was a gaming Android PC or laptop would gaming be better? All I want is to see my Sims on the largest screen I can afford. Mobile apps don't appeal to me.

Windows 10 S isn't going to take off. The apps on the store are very bad. All Windows 10 S is Windows RT. Windows RT failed. The chance of Windows 10 S succeeding is very low.

"DeKay;c-15745934" wrote:"NeonHighways;c-15745838" wrote:It's also interesting because of the recently announced Windows 10 S, that will come in new PCs later this year. In this new version of Windows, you can only run applications from the Windows 10 store, so having The Sims Mobile there would be the only The Sims these people would be able to play period.Ew, what? ONLY? What about programs that are not from the Store?You won't be able to install them. Windows 10S isn't their new mainstream operating system, it's kind of like ChromeOS. It's a reduced version of Windows 10 built specifically for low end laptops. Outside of the field of education, this isn't a product you would realistically buy for personal use.

"drake_mccarty;c-15751166" wrote:"james64468;c-15750693" wrote:"drake_mccarty;c-15747223" wrote:"DeKay;c-15745934" wrote:"NeonHighways;c-15745838" wrote:It's also interesting because of the recently announced Windows 10 S, that will come in new PCs later this year. In this new version of Windows, you can only run applications from the Windows 10 store, so having The Sims Mobile there would be the only The Sims these people would be able to play period.Ew, what? ONLY? What about programs that are not from the Store?You won't be able to install them. Windows 10S isn't their new mainstream operating system, it's kind of like ChromeOS. It's a reduced version of Windows 10 built specifically for low end laptops. Outside of the field of education, this isn't a product you would realistically buy for personal use.I wouldn't even recommend it for education. Education should stick to Windows 10 Pro. That my opinion. It's a cheaper alternative ideal for younger students who dont necessarily need advanced features and capabilities of the full OS, or performance intensive hardware. I see them commonly with elementary students, where it can be a vital asset in developing skills such as spelling, reading, and coordination (probably more as well). Older students get iPads instead here. Still disagree on that. Windows 10 pro can run on tablets for the same price. There not real big difference between Windows 10 S and Windows 10 home/Pro. They all have the same features. I know a guy that used to work for Microsoft. His software is still being used by the Microsoft Windows team. He would say the same thing as me. The only difference is that Windows 10S is locked down and Windows 10 home/pro isn't. I have used a lot of Windows in my time. All Microsoft does takes the old version like Windows 8 and builds upon it. That how they design each Windows product.

@Veronica1239 Computer specifications please or brand name with model number. Have you done any windows 10 updates on your new computer?

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Simburian
New Traveler
8 years ago
Windows 10 S will only play its' own store apps and won't support Origin or Steam or any other similar, so that is one type of PC I will not be buying. I think it is trying to be an alternative to Chromebook.
If there was a gaming Android PC or laptop would gaming be better? All I want is to see my Sims on the largest screen I can afford. Mobile apps don't appeal to me.
james64468
8 years ago
Windows 10 S isn't going to take off. The apps on the store are very bad. All Windows 10 S is Windows RT. Windows RT failed. The chance of Windows 10 S succeeding is very low.
drake_mccarty
8 years ago
"DeKay;c-15745934" wrote:
"NeonHighways;c-15745838" wrote:
It's also interesting because of the recently announced Windows 10 S, that will come in new PCs later this year. In this new version of Windows, you can only run applications from the Windows 10 store, so having The Sims Mobile there would be the only The Sims these people would be able to play period.

Ew, what? ONLY? What about programs that are not from the Store?

You won't be able to install them. Windows 10S isn't their new mainstream operating system, it's kind of like ChromeOS. It's a reduced version of Windows 10 built specifically for low end laptops. Outside of the field of education, this isn't a product you would realistically buy for personal use.
james64468
8 years ago
"drake_mccarty;c-15751166" wrote:
"james64468;c-15750693" wrote:
"drake_mccarty;c-15747223" wrote:
"DeKay;c-15745934" wrote:
"NeonHighways;c-15745838" wrote:
It's also interesting because of the recently announced Windows 10 S, that will come in new PCs later this year. In this new version of Windows, you can only run applications from the Windows 10 store, so having The Sims Mobile there would be the only The Sims these people would be able to play period.

Ew, what? ONLY? What about programs that are not from the Store?

You won't be able to install them. Windows 10S isn't their new mainstream operating system, it's kind of like ChromeOS. It's a reduced version of Windows 10 built specifically for low end laptops. Outside of the field of education, this isn't a product you would realistically buy for personal use.

I wouldn't even recommend it for education. Education should stick to Windows 10 Pro. That my opinion.

It's a cheaper alternative ideal for younger students who dont necessarily need advanced features and capabilities of the full OS, or performance intensive hardware.

I see them commonly with elementary students, where it can be a vital asset in developing skills such as spelling, reading, and coordination (probably more as well). Older students get iPads instead here.

Still disagree on that. Windows 10 pro can run on tablets for the same price. There not real big difference between Windows 10 S and Windows 10 home/Pro. They all have the same features. I know a guy that used to work for Microsoft. His software is still being used by the Microsoft Windows team. He would say the same thing as me. The only difference is that Windows 10S is locked down and Windows 10 home/pro isn't. I have used a lot of Windows in my time. All Microsoft does takes the old version like Windows 8 and builds upon it. That how they design each Windows product.
james64468
7 years ago
@Veronica1239 Computer specifications please or brand name with model number. Have you done any windows 10 updates on your new computer?
NeonHighways
8 years ago
It's also interesting because of the recently announced Windows 10 S, that will come in new PCs later this year. In this new version of Windows, you can only run applications from the Windows 10 store, so having The Sims Mobile there would be the only The Sims these people would be able to play period.
DeKaythePUNK
Rising Vanguard
8 years ago
"NeonHighways;c-15745838" wrote:
It's also interesting because of the recently announced Windows 10 S, that will come in new PCs later this year. In this new version of Windows, you can only run applications from the Windows 10 store, so having The Sims Mobile there would be the only The Sims these people would be able to play period.

Ew, what? ONLY? What about programs that are not from the Store?
NeonHighways
8 years ago
"DeKay;c-15745934" wrote:
"NeonHighways;c-15745838" wrote:
It's also interesting because of the recently announced Windows 10 S, that will come in new PCs later this year. In this new version of Windows, you can only run applications from the Windows 10 store, so having The Sims Mobile there would be the only The Sims these people would be able to play period.

Ew, what? ONLY? What about programs that are not from the Store?

You won't be able to run those, UNLESS you pay $50 to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. But then you would lose the longer battery life and better performance of 10 S.
NeonHighways
8 years ago
"Mchap353;c-15746061" wrote:
Windows 10 S will only play its' own store apps and won't support Origin or Steam or any other similar, so that is one type of PC I will not be buying. I think it is trying to be an alternative to Chromebook.
If there was a gaming Android PC or laptop would gaming be better? All I want is to see my Sims on the largest screen I can afford. Mobile apps don't appeal to me.

There is an android distribution of linux that you can istall in any pc hardware, and you can use apps from the play store. But I don't know if it would improve gaming on android that much, as mobile games don't have graphics settings for that and a cheap midrange smartphone would play most games fine... or so I think...
AeroSmash
8 years ago
This would be really cool! Play my save through iOS and Windows 10 PC would be amazing