The Sims

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The Sims

The Sims
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20573
Release date: January 12, 2003
CRCs: A4B3D285
Windows Status: Ingame
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Release date: January 31, 2003
Windows Status: Broken
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Maxis
Genre: Simulation
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: IGN
Game review score: 8.0/10
Game description: The Sims is a game created by game designer Will Wright. The goal of the game is to control one or more "Sims" in their day-to-day lives.



Test configurations on Windows:


Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U ?
  • ?
  • ?
0.9.8 r4600 GSdx 4600
  • SPU2-X 4600m
  • LilyPad r4510
BIOS: scph39001, Will not boot. MyDreamName
NTSC-U Windows 7
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Nvidia Geforce GTX 750
1.2.1 r5875 GSdx 0 (MSVC 18.00, AVX) 0.1.16
  • Modes: HW DX11 & SW DX9
  • SPU2-X r5875 2.0.0
  • Lilypad r5875
Able to load up starting screen. Hangs on create-a-sim screen(HW DX11). Upon switching to SW DX9, I was able to get past CAS and entered the dream house level. Major graphical glitches and game freezes upon completing said level. Combatheros

Known Issues

CAS Screen Freeze

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Major
  • Description: Game hangs on Create-a-Sim menu (when you enter their name in)
  • Workaround: Switch GSdx rendering under plugin settings in Video (GS) to SW DX9 mode and quickly enter through the CAS information.(Not 100% guaranteed and most likely hang on next loading screen)

Dream House Game Crash

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Major
  • Description: Game crashes upon completing the dream house level.
  • Workaround: N/A