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It's "people simulation" on the GameCube as the most popular PC title in the history of the industry moves to the realm of console gaming. Perhaps the most obvious difference, as the game moves from computer monitors to television screens, is the new graphics engine. The Sims for the Cube is completely 3D. There are several other changes as well though, focused on making the game engaging and appropriate for console-style play, with a controller instead of a keyboard.<br><br>Unlike the gradated progression of PC Sims, the Nintendo GameCube version of the game offers level-based play, in which new objects and houses are earned by reaching certain "life's big moments" goals. New objects must be "unlocked," instead of being available (but unaffordable) from the start of the game. The Sims for GCN also offers new characters and objects not featured in the home computer version of the game or its many expansion packs.

Product Identifiers

PublisherEA Games

UPC0014633146257

eBay Product ID (ePID)10525

Product Key Features

RatingT-Teen

GenreSimulation

Video Game SeriesThe Sims Series

PlatformNintendo GameCube

Game NameThe Sims

Additional Product Features

Release Year2003

Number of Players1-2

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick

ESRB DescriptorComic Mischief, Mature Sexual Themes, Mild Violence

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4.8

40 product ratings

34 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
4 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
1 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
1 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Good graphics

Compelling gameplay

Good value

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by chaoticavian
Mar 30, 2020
Basic Sims game with fun nostalgia
The game is exactly how I remembered! It's not as good as The Sims Bustin' Out, but I have a lot of good memories playing this game. I used to have it for PS2. It's a very basic Sims game. The game came with the case and the little booklet, all in great condition. I'm very happy with the result.
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by dovahkiinpedorros
May 09, 2018
Took me right back to my better days as soon as the theme song played. Great game
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by pabai7679
Jan 24, 2025
Game put a huge smile on my wife’s face....
Game put a huge smile on my wife’s face. She loved playing this growing up.
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by anaskid-0
Dec 20, 2021
Funky early 2000s vibes
I just love the nostalgia of this game and that it has a storyline option where the newer Sims games do not.
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by wang3716
May 18, 2019
It's a good product.
The game is good and the case is in good.
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by stevespark_7
Dec 02, 2021
Awesome game enjoyed playing it
Awesome game
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by keitritchi-0
Aug 12, 2020
Really fun games
These games are challenging and really worth the invested time.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by tn24p_96
Aug 22, 2024
Item did not work properly until resurfa...
Item did not work properly until resurfaced. The camera was constantly spinning. Tested multiple controllers and multiple consoles. After resurfacing the spinning stopped. Tested and working means different things to different people I guess.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by truegamenemesis
Jun 05, 2019
Nostalgic if a bit date
It's old, but very nostalgic. I enjoy the gameplay focused on objectives to unlock items for the "open ended" sims mode.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by charbach1
Nov 01, 2017
Good game but
The game is fun but the graphics are awful, but that is to be expected since it is from 2003.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned