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Console titles used different engines, until ''[[The Sims 3 (console)|The Sims 3 for console]]'' due to hardware differences. ''[[The Sims (console)|The Sims for console]]'' used a 3D rendering engine unlike [[The Sims|its PC counterpart]] but limited gameplay to one floor per lot and implemented the [[object limiter]]. ''[[The Sims: Bustin' Out]]'' used an engine which featured visual enhancements on the original console engine as well as rendered load screens. ''[[The Urbz: Sims in the City]]'' up to ''[[The Sims 2: Castaway]]'' utilized a 3D engine which was incrementally updated with each game, ''[[The Sims 2 (console)|The Sims 2 for console]]'' adding a "direct control" system allowing for third-person control over Sims as opposed to the traditional "point and click" system. ''[[The Sims 3 (console)|The Sims 3 for console]]'' uses a "watered-down" version of [[The Sims 3|the PC version's engine]] with the object limiter applied and the texture streaming solution omitted due to the console's RAM limitations but allows for multiple floors to be constructed and used on a lot.
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This is the first engine used by the series. It uses a variation of 2D and 3D graphics, with Sim models being of a high polygon count while objects are pre-rendered.
This engine is used by these games:
*''[[The Sims]]''
**''[[The Sims: Livin' Large]]''
**''[[The Sims: House Party]]''
**''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]''
**''[[The Sims: Vacation]]''
**''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]''
**''[[The Sims: Superstar]]''
**''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]''
===[[The Sims 2]] Engine ===
This is the second engine used by the series. It replaces the isometric view of the original game with a full 3D rendering system. The newer engine also allows for easy distribution of [[Mod|mods]] and [[custom content]], thanks to the <code>.package</code> file support.
This engine is used by these games:
*''[[The Sims 2]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: University]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Celebration! Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]''
**''[[The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims Life Stories]]''
*''[[The Sims Pet Stories]]''
*''[[The Sims Castaway Stories]]''
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This is the third engine used by the series. As well as numerous visual improvements such as texture quality, shader quality and lighting, the engine features improved animations and a texture streaming solution to allow for an open neighborhood.
*''[[The Sims Medieval]]'' (plus ''[[The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles]]'')▼
This engine is used by these games:
*''[[The Sims 3]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Showtime]]
**''[[The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: University Life]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]''
**''[[The Sims 3: Movie Stuff]]''
**''[[Untitled The Sims 3 Time Travel Expansion Pack]]''
*''[[The Sims Medieval]]''
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