The Sims 3 consoles release date is October 26, 2010. GamesCom 2010 debut (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS)

17 August 2010

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The Sims 3 proper is coming to console with a release date of October 26th in America and October 29th in Europe on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and DS announced EA at their Gamescom 2010 press conference.

They also showed off all-new gameplay footage and revealed a number of new details that players can expect to see in the newest console entries in the long-running PC franchise, which will add new elements not found in the PC versions (and be playable with controllers while sitting on da couch!).

Karma Powers (with related in-game Achievements) allow you to mess with your Sims like never before, allowing them to “get lucky” one minute with the next… “epic fail” (I’m quoting from the press conference, don’t hurt me).

Karma Powers allow you to instantly change the game and your Sims in fun ways, whether it’s blessing them with “instant beauty” or cursing them for their annoyances. It’ll allow you to play with your Sims in new and unexpected ways but don’t get too cocky, because since this IS Karma, you need to be careful, as it may come back to bite you later on.

The console entries will also feature a unique creation system that’s more in-depth, and there will be an extensive online community and interaction features with sharing and downloading all taking placing within the game.

With The Sims 3 on consoles, EA promises “More drama, romance and action than Hollywood delivers in a decade.” Strong words, but it’s great to finally see a proper Sims game make the transition from PC to console. “Hell, it’s about time.”

Key features of The Sims 3 console include:

Xbox 360 and PS3 Versions
* Build, Design, and Share Your Creations with the World! Connect to share your creations and download content from other players around the world without ever leaving the game through a seamlessly integrated exchange system.
* Complete Challenges to Earn Rewards! Face short and long term challenges and reap rewards and trophies. Then share achievements with your friends online by connecting with Facebook.
* Build and Customize! Build the ultimate home for your Sims, improve your town with building upgrades, and more.

Wii Version
* Go Head to Head Against Friends! In the new Life Moments Game, play with up to three other players as you bet on life’s most important moments to earn points and garner rewards.
* Exclusive Content and Town. Enjoy an all-new beach location with new residents, traits, careers, weather, Karma Powers, lifetime wishes and for the first time direct control of your Sim.

Nintendo DS Version
* Live long and Simulate! Create any Sim you can imagine and control their lives for the first time on DS. Control multiple Sims within a household and enjoy life’s special moments as you interact with the world.
* Robust Create a Sim. Use your stylist to sculpt your Sims’ facial features. Choose hair styles and clothing and dictate your Sims’ personalities.
* Customize your Sims world! For the first time ever on DS, build your Sims home with tools to draw walls and floors, and customize with décor objects, textures, and more.