The Sims 3 (smartphone)

The Sims 3 was released for iPhone and iPod Touch 2 days before the computer version of The Sims 3 came out.

EA's quote for The Sims 3 for iPhone and iPod Touch:

"From the best-selling PC franchise in history, EA Mobile has released The Sims™ 3 as an iPhone™/ iPod® touch game! Direct the lives of your Sims using touch and accelerometer controls while exploring the 3D neighborhood. Customize their looks & personality. Give them big browns or baby blues. Cover their head in curls or have them sport a mohawk. Make them Neurotic, Funny, or Shy. Choose their career. Take them fishing. Watch as they fall in love. With The Sims 3, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!"

Differences between the computer and mobile version

 * Less customizability in the CAS stage, and the limit of creating one Sim
 * Some traits included from the developing stage of the Sims 3 that were removed for the computer version, such as Shy, Conversationalist and Materialistic
 * Fewer lifetime wishes
 * The game ends when a lifetime wish is fullfilled, unlike the computer series of the Sims, which is completely open-ended

Features

 * Over 10 hours of gameplay filled with hysterical antics and unexpected moments of surprise
 * New beautiful 3D visuals
 * Support for iPhone specific controls (touch and accelerometer)
 * Explore an ever-changing neighborhood with new open world gameplay
 * Enjoy smarter Sims with deeper personalities, wishes and goals
 * Create your own Sim, complete with different hair styles, clothes, personalities and more
 * Keep your Sims busy with 4 fun mini-games including fishing, gardening, cooking, and house repairs
 * Develop complex relationships with other Sims as you fall in love, make friends or rebel against the neighborhood

Vampire theme pack
On November 6, 2009, EA announced the release of a vampire theme pack for the iPhone. The pack included Live it or Wear it Sets with Vampires and Werewolves, Castle and Campus Life themes. “Live it” sets contain car, furniture, decoration, wallpaper, and flooring. “Wear it” sets contain clothing, new CAS options, and hair styles.

References & links

 * The Sims 3 for iPhone & iPod touch