Most definitely yes. And I’d rather spend my money on a decent computer plus a fleshed out basegame, than on a lousy basegame and DLC that’ll cost me hundreds of euros (especially when the DLC can’t save that basegame).
Would you be interested in a sims game with very high graphics, open world, much like other next-generation games like GTA, tomb raider, etc?
The worlds would be alot richer and bigger, the streets more populated, but it would require you to upgrade to a gaming PC?
Take TS3 as a reference but think about way better optimization and stability and much higher graphics settings, better lighting and textures. And the sims would be more detailed, realistic and customizable.
Key question: would you invest in a much better machine for a much better sims game?
EDIT: This is directed to those not playing TS4 on the highest settings. Those that have PCs that run TS4 on the highest settings easily should vote Yes because they already fit the criteria as TS4 isn't exactly heavy on gaming rigs.
I always do - right now I would be hard pressed to get a much better gaming desktop than I presently have - so good thing Sims 4 still has a long ways to go. LOL. Also Sims is not the only game I play and besides that My hubby is a pc technician and one of my son has his own PC store - so it's not a big deal for me to have a new built for me.
EA is always known to announce when a new series is coming about 15 months before it comes out - so generally I start planning then and decide what I want - etc. (Keep in mind my computer is my world - I am pretty much housebound so it is not like I spend money on much else - so it is probably much easier on me to do that than most people who have a life besides what they do on a computer. It is basically my whole world for the most part.)
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Part of being a gamer is updating the computer to fit the new games coming out. But yeah, especially Sims has always needed a bit of a computer juice to play nicely and to best enjoy the game you need a computer in the upper levels of quality.
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Even though the one I just got handles things on max, I still answered. I said no. I would never spend money on a pc just for a game. I got a new pc because my old one blew up and I need it for programming. Games are fun, but they are meant to be occasional distractions. The average game is 60 bucks. The average computer is around 1000.
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I'm a Mac user and I have considered upgrading at some point so I can play on the higher graphics settings (so far it's taking all the DLC well though but on lower graphics settings-nothing on high!) they're just so expensive though and I'm not sure I can go back to PC easily ;)
Even though the one I just got handles things on max, I still answered. I said no. I would never spend money on a pc just for a game. I got a new pc because my old one blew up and I need it for programming. Games are fun, but they are meant to be occasional distractions. The average game is 60 bucks. The average computer is around 1000.
I see how you may have understood that. Yeah, I wouldn't upgrade either just for one game. I meant to ask those who are playing on laptops or older PCs if they would upgrade to play more resource-demanding games, including a future Sims title with way better graphics/open world etc. Is this a large number of players or are most people serious about gaming and investing more into it?
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Nope. I spent good money on a new rig for Sims 3 in 2012 and again for Civilization VI end of 2016. I think I'm set for a while. Have no problems playing Sims 4. I'm pretty sure my rig could handle a moderately higher grade of game -open neighborhoods and some control over colorization. But maybe not a fully open world and the entire CAST system. On the other hand I usually end up getting a new computer ever 4ish years or so anyways, so by the time the Sims 5 comes out assuming it's 2020/2021 I would be due for a new one.
It's kind of sad that I have to point out that anything I say is only just my opinion and may be a different one from someone else.
No, I'm in university and will continue to be for the forseeable future, so I can't afford buying a massive gaming laptop just for a new Sims game. I love TS4 because it doesn't have open world and doesn't shred my laptop whenever I play.
Absolutely. I've been doing this since Sims 2, and I think it's been a positive experience for me. I learned how to buy the right kind of components to upgrade and how to install them myself. That's pretty cool for an old bird like me. I've also learned what to look for in a PC to help keep me playing for as long as possible without needing to upgrade or buy another. My current computer is 4 years old and still going strong, it plays everything from Sims 2-4 to Planet Coaster & City Skylines. Lately I've been trying to decide if I want to get a new video card or put that toward a new desktop.
Always play Sims on console. So if/ when there is a Sims 5 I'd hope they would bring it to the next Xbox. I was heartbroken when I thought it would never come to the One when it previously came for 360.
I don't need to because Sims game specs are below the kind of games I really enjoy.
When I build a computer to handle the kind of games I like to play, it's not The Sims that I am building for.
I doubt that will ever change.
Absolutely, yes. Considering that I'm currently playing The Sims 4 on an almost 8-year-old laptop, I definitely need a new PC for the next generation of The Sims, whenever it may be. I would enjoy the game a lot more and the graphics would be superior. I can't wait!
I already do buy a new PC every time the next generation comes out. I was unable to do so when Sims 4 was released though, but just got it 2 months ago finally. I only use my PC for sims so any new PC is because of the sims.
Part of being a gamer is updating the computer to fit the new games coming out. But yeah, especially Sims has always needed a bit of a computer juice to play nicely and to best enjoy the game you need a computer in the upper levels of quality.
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Yes I would.
EA is always known to announce when a new series is coming about 15 months before it comes out - so generally I start planning then and decide what I want - etc. (Keep in mind my computer is my world - I am pretty much housebound so it is not like I spend money on much else - so it is probably much easier on me to do that than most people who have a life besides what they do on a computer. It is basically my whole world for the most part.)
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I see how you may have understood that. Yeah, I wouldn't upgrade either just for one game. I meant to ask those who are playing on laptops or older PCs if they would upgrade to play more resource-demanding games, including a future Sims title with way better graphics/open world etc. Is this a large number of players or are most people serious about gaming and investing more into it?
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It reminds me if all the packs are purchased the money spent is the value of a new computer.
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I doubt that will ever change.
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Pay an expensive computer in order to run a game which can't work properly wouldn't be a good investment for me.
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