Although recent news, it is not expected before February 20 next (worldwide release), The Sims 3 seems to have changed considerably. The creators at Maxis may have progressed well since they are effectively disseminate information generally disclosed at the very end of development: the system requirements to run the baby.
Note first that seems to be the minimum configurations required and not recommended configurations. It is therefore important to clarify that these specifications will start the game, but not necessarily to play in optimal conditions. Finally, note that Maxis broadcasts two types of configurations depending on preparing to play Sims 3 on a laptop or "office".
Minimum "desktop"
- Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
- 2.0 GHz Pentium IV / Athlon XP 2000 +
- 1 GB of RAM
- 128 MB graphics card type GeForce FX 5900 / Radeon 9500
Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)- 2.4 GHz Pentium IV / Athlon XP 2400 +
- 1.5 GB of RAM
- 128 MB graphics card type GeForce FX 5900 / Radeon 9500
Minimum "portable"
- Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
- 2.4 GHz Pentium IV / Athlon XP 2400 +
- 1.5 GB of RAM
- 128 MB graphics card type GeForce Go 6200 / Radeon 9600 mobile
Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)- 2.4 GHz Pentium IV / Athlon XP 2400 +
- 2 GB of RAM
- 128 MB graphics card type GeForce Go 6200 / Radeon 9600 mobile
Note finally that in parallel with the release of an edition "classic" of the game, The Sims 3 will be marketed edition "collector". It will be available the same day and if we do not yet have clear idea of its price (the rumors about 70 euros against 50 euros for the classic), we know more about its content: the game of course But also a USB key 2GB with the game logo, a guide of tips, a bonus ingame (a sports car) and various stickers.
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