whats the difference between sims 1, sims 2 and sims 3?

I used to be addicted to Sims when it first came out yearrrrssss ago, but stopped playing it because my computer broke so i got rid of all the discs (arrghh regret)

Now Sims 3 has come out and I downloaded the iPhone version which has ignited a Sims craving within me.. I want to buy the computer version again but I'm wondering which one to get. There seem to be a lot of things you CAN'T do in Sims 3.

My fav things about Sims were building houses & decorating, especially having multiple floors, but on Sims 3 are all the houses bungalows? I also liked having lots of different families but apparently on Sims 3 you can only have one at a time..?

I'm contemplating buying an older version of Sims but I'm so confused about the pros and cons, has anyone played all 3? Which is best?

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Original Post by cptbunny:

Original Post by luhluhlovesongs:

The only thing that gets me about Sims 3 is that I have to wait like 10 minutes while my sim does things like while she's sleeping or at work.

I don't know if I like it that much.

I don't have this problem but I have a pretty powerful gaming PC. I read a fix for it right now is to make sure the games res is low and that your desktop is the same res to match it. Hopefully EA patches that. =/ Alot of people are complaining about that.

I have a fairly powerful computer myself, so I was thinking it was just the game. Its weird though,  because I seriously have to watch some TV while shes sleeping. I should keep a book around here, too. I haven't heard any complaints on that, so I thought the game I bought was glitched. Good to know I'm not the only one!

And what did the previous poster mean by "multiple households"? Because to my knowledge, I can only control one.

You can leave the household you're playing and play another at anytime. :)

If you guys register your games, you can visit the sims 3 forums at www.thesims3.com.   Lots of people are having problems with the speed controls regardless of their computer strengths.  So many people are having problems with this game.  Its pretty crazy.  My new laptop shipped yesteryday, so I should be getting it on monday.  I'll try to install the game and see if I have any problems.

Yea, I'll stick to my Sims 2 version. 

Original Post by mspw:

Yea, I'll stick to my Sims 2 version. 

 

Wise descision.

i just got my new laptop today.  i was able to finally install my sims 3 game and so far (i hate to jinx it), its been working beautifully.  Much much faster than sims 2 did on my old computer.  I havent played the game enought to know if the actual gameplay is more or less fun though.