The Sims

The Sims 4 is the only main series game currently available on modern home consoles (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S)[1]. It was released on November 17, 2017, and provides the full base game along with content packs similar to the PC version[1].

Key Features

The console version is a direct conversion of the PC release rather than a separate game, so it shares the same gameplay and feature set[1]. Keyboard and mouse support is available on both Xbox and PlayStation versions, which is relatively uncommon for home consoles[1]. The Gallery feature, which allows players to share custom content with PC and Mac players, was added on January 16, 2020, and requires only an EA account—not a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription[1].

Notable Differences from PC

The console versions lack memories, custom content, mods, and the Bunny Egg Hunt challenge event that exist on PC[1]. However, many PC cheats work on console by holding all four shoulder buttons on the controller[1].

Previous Console Releases