The Sims System Requirements | Can My PC Run It?

Catalogue updated: February 04, 2000

PC requirements availability

The minimum PC specifications are incomplete in our catalogue. Available information is shown below; missing values have not been estimated.

Recorded platforms: GameCube, Xbox, Classic Macintosh, Linux, PlayStation 2, PC, PlayStation

For The Sims, the following minimum requirement fields still need confirmation: CPU model, GPU model, system RAM with a confirmed unit, available storage, operating system. Check the exact edition and operating system before buying or upgrading hardware.

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About The Sims

In "SimCity," you had the power to build and control cities ... with The Sims, you'll create and control people!

Game features and tags

Sandbox · pack · console

Score 88

Released February 4, 2000

Genres

Simulation

Developer

Maxis The Sims Studio

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Platforms

GameCubeXboxClassic MacintoshLinuxPlayStation 2PCPlayStation