Buy mode categories by function

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A list of "sort by function" buy mode categories and the types of items found there.

Room The Sims The Sims 2 The Sims 3 Objects[1]
Appliances Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Mainly kitchen objects: Refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, microwavess, coffeemakers, food processor, garbage cans, barbecues and trash compactors.
Comfort Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Beds, chairs, armchairs, sofas, bar stools, benches and deck chairs.
Decorations Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Plants, paintings, sculptures, mirrors, curtains, rugs, ornaments, etc.
Electronics Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Yes check.svg TVs, computers, stereos, clocks, burglar alarm, fire alarm, video games, phones, pinball machines, etc.
Entertainment X mark.svg X mark.svg Yes check.svg Sporting goods, hobbies and skill items, party items, etc.
Hobbies X mark.svg Yes check.svg X mark.svg Musical instruments, bookshelves, exercise equipment, play equipment, workbenches, other skill-building items, etc.
Kids X mark.svg X mark.svg(In misc section) Yes check.svg Baby furniture, toys, decoration, and play equipment.
Lighting Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Lamps, wall sconces, hanging lights, and outdoor lights.
Plumbing Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs and hot tubs.
Storage X mark.svg X mark.svg Yes check.svg Bookshelves and dressers.
Surfaces Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Yes check.svg Counters, kitchen tables, desks, side tables, coffee tables, shelves and displays (not bookshelves), cabinets, bars etc.
Vehicles X mark.svg X mark.svg(In misc section) Yes check.svg Cars, bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, parking spaces, garage doors, and bike racks.
Miscellaneous Yes check.svg Yes check.svg X mark.svg Skill-building items (mirrors, weight machines, bookshelves),[TS] dressers, play equipment, party items,[TS2] children's items,[TS][TS2] cars,[TS2NL] pet items,[TS:U][TS2P] garbage cans, etc.
Pets X mark.svg X mark.svg(In misc section) Yes check.svg Pet bowls, pet houses, pet toys, scratching posts, horse training obstacles, horse stalls, haystack, etc.
Props X mark.svg X mark.svg Yes check.svg
Buydebug[2] X mark.svg X mark.svg Yes check.svg Various collectible and fish spawners, light emitters, buydebug objects, etc.


Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. Depends on game availability.
  2. When the cheat is enabled