The Sims series is one of the video game series that I try to collect. I began collecting Sims games around 2018 or 2019 probably, when I started getting into old computers and game consoles. This is the first game series that I got interested in collecting.
PC Collection
The Sims
| Title | Type | Year | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sims | Base game | 2000 | In collection | Sealed copy, found at Bookmans for $4 |
| The Sims Double Deluxe | Expansion compilation | 2003 | In collection | Found at Bookmans for $8 |
| The Sims: Hot Date | Expansion pack | 2001 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $3.29 |
| The Sims: House Party | Expansion pack | 2001 | In collection | Comes with Double Deluxe edition |
| The Sims: Livin' Large | Expansion pack | 2000 | In collection | Comes with Double Deluxe edition |
| The Sims: Makin' Magic | Expansion pack | 2003 | In collection | Bought from eBay for $4 |
| The Sims: Superstar | Expansion pack | 2003 | In collection | Found at Deseret Industries for $1 |
| The Sims: Unleashed | Expansion pack | 2002 | In collection | Found at White Dove Thrift Shoppe for $3 |
| The Sims: Vacation | Expansion pack | 2002 | In collection | Found at Bookmans for $2 |
The Sims 2
The amount of expansions to the game increased significantly with The Sims 2. I'm not going to list them all, since I obtained most of them through expansion compilations.
| Title | Type | Year | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sims 2: Apartment Life | Expansion pack (DVD) | 2008 | In collection | |
| The Sims 2: Best of Business Collection | Expansion compilation (DVD) | 2009 | In collection | Found at Bookmans for $5 |
| The Sims 2: Bon Voyage | Expansion pack (CD) | 2007 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $3.99 |
| The Sims 2 Double Deluxe | Expansion compilation (DVD) | 2008 | In collection | European release |
| The Sims 2: FreeTime | Expansion pack (CD) | 2008 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $4.99 |
| The Sims 2: Fun with Pets Collection | Expansion compilation (DVD) | 2010 | In collection | Bought from eBay for $15 |
| The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff | Stuff pack (CD) | 2006 | In collection | |
| The Sims 2: Holiday Edition | Expansion compilation (CD) | 2005 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $3.29 |
| The Sims 2: Open for Business | Expansion pack (CD) | 2006 | In collection | Found at Bookmans for $2 |
| The Sims 2: Pets | Expansion pack (DVD) | 2006 | In collection | European release, found at Deseret Industries for $4 |
| The Sims 2: Seasons | Expansion pack (CD) | 2007 | In collection | |
| The Sims 2: University Life Collection | Expansion compilation (DVD) | 2009 | In collection |
The Sims 3
I have every expansion pack for The Sims 3 and am only missing 4 stuff packs which are less common and harder to find, especially randomly at a thrift store.
| Title | Type | Year | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sims 3 | Base game | 2009 | In collection | 2 copies, original and 1st redesign box art |
| The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, and 90s Stuff | Stuff pack | 2013 | Wanted | |
| The Sims 3: Ambitions | Expansion pack | 2010 | In collection | Found at White Dove Thrift Shoppe for $4 |
| The Sims 3 Deluxe | Expansion compilation | 2010 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $1.29 |
| The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff | Stuff pack | 2012 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $2.29 |
| The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff | Stuff pack | 2010 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $2.29 |
| The Sims 3: Generations | Expansion pack | 2011 | In collection | Found at White Dove Thrift Shoppe for $4 |
| The Sims 3: Hidden Springs | World | 2011 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $3.29 |
| The Sims 3: High-end Loft Stuff | Stuff pack | 2010 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $3.29 |
| The Sims 3: Into the Future | Expansion pack | 2013 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $1.29 |
| The Sims 3: Island Paradise | Expansion pack | 2013 | In collection | Found at White Dove Thrift Shoppe for $4 |
| The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats | Stuff pack | 2012 | Wanted | |
| The Sims 3: Late Night | Expansion pack | 2010 | In collection | Found at White Dove Thrift Shoppe for $4 |
| The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff | Stuff pack | 2012 | Wanted | |
| The Sims 3: Movie Stuff | Stuff pack | 2013 | Wanted | |
| The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff | Stuff pack | 2011 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $3.29 |
| The Sims 3: Pets | Expansion pack | 2011 | In collection | Limited edition, found at White Dove Thrift Shoppe for $4 |
| The Sims 3: Seasons | Expansion pack | 2012 | In collection | Limited edition, found at White Dove Thrift Shoppe for $4 |
| The Sims 3: Showtime | Expansion pack | 2012 | In collection | Limited edition, found at White Dove Thrift Shoppe for $4 |
| The Sims 3: Supernatural | Expansion pack | 2012 | In collection | 2 copies, original and limited edition |
| The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff | Stuff pack | 2011 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $3.29 |
| The Sims 3: University Life | Expansion pack | 2013 | In collection | Found at White Dove Thrift Shoppe for $4 |
| The Sims 3: World Adventures | Expansion pack | 2009 | In collection | Found at White Dove Thrift Shoppe for $4 |
The Sims 4
In the case of The Sims 4, I own most things digitally through EA/Origin. However, I do have a few things physically, so I'll add another column to sort by physical vs. digital. I won't list expansions that I want here because there are so many that I don't have yet, and nothing I really, truly want until the packs drop in price.
| Title | Type | Medium | Year | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sims 4 | Base game | Digital | 2014 | In collection | Purchased as a bundle with Cats & Dogs expansion for $25 |
| The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs | Expansion pack | Digital | 2017 | In collection | Purchased as a bundle with the base game for $25 |
| The Sims 4: City Living | Expansion pack | Physical | 2016 | In collection | Bought from eBay for $17 |
| The Sims 4: Discover University | Expansion pack | Physical | 2019 | In collection | Received as a birthday present |
| The Sims 4: Get to Work | Expansion pack | Digital | 2015 | In collection | Purchased on sale for $20 |
| The Sims 4: Get Together | Expansion pack | Physical | 2015 | In collection | Bought from eBay for $13 |
| The Sims 4: Holiday Celebration Pack | Free pack | Digital | 2014 | In collection | Free download |
| The Sims 4: Laundry Day Stuff | Stuff pack | Digital | 2018 | In collection | Bought from Amazon for $5 with a gift card |
| The Sims 4: Parenthood | Game pack | Digital | 2017 | In collection | Bought from Walmart for $15 with a gift card |
| The Sims 4: Realm of Magic | Game pack | Digital | 2019 | In collection | Purchased on sale for $15 |
| The Sims 4: Seasons | Expansion pack | Digital | 2018 | In collection | Purchased on sale for $20 |
| The Sims 4: Spooky Stuff | Stuff pack | Digital | 2015 | In collection | Purchased on sale for $5 |
| The Sims 4: Strangerville | Game pack | Digital | 2019 | In collection | Purchased for $20 |
| The Sims 4: Tiny Living Stuff | Stuff pack | Digital | 2020 | In collection | Bought from Amazon for $5 with a gift card |
| The Sims 4: Vampires | Game pack | Digital | 2017 | In collection | Purchased on sale for $15 |
| The Sims 4: Vintage Glamour Stuff | Stuff pack | Digital | 2016 | In collection | Bought from Target for $8.59 with a gift card |
| The Sims 4: Werewolves | Game pack | Digital | 2022 | In collection | Purchased on sale for $18 |
Other Releases
| Title | Series | Year | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sims Castaway Stories | The Sims Stories | 2008 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $4.29 |
| The Sims Life Stories | The Sims Stories | 2007 | In collection | Found at Deseret Industries for $2 |
| The Sims Medieval | The Sims Medieval | 2011 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $3 |
| The Sims Pet Stories | The Sims Stories | 2007 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $3.99 |
Console Collection
| Title | Console | Year | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sims | GameCube | 2003 | Not in collection | |
| PlayStation 2 | 2003 | In collection | Bought from Amazon for $2.50 with a gift card | |
| Xbox | 2003 | Not in collection | ||
| The Sims Bustin' Out | Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Wanted | |
| GameCube | 2003 | Not in collection | ||
| PlayStation 2 | 2003 | Not in collection | ||
| Xbox | 2003 | In collection | Found at Goodwill for $3.29 | |
| The Sims 2 | Game Boy Advance | 2005 | Wanted | |
| GameCube | 2005 | Not in collection | ||
| Nintendo DS | 2005 | Wanted | ||
| PlayStation 2 | 2005 | Wanted | ||
| PlayStation Portable | 2005 | Not in collection | ||
| Xbox | 2005 | Not in collection | ||
| The Sims 2: Apartment Pets | Nintendo DS | 2008 | Wanted | |
| The Sims 2: Castaway | Nintendo DS | 2007 | Wanted | |
| PlayStation 2 | 2007 | Wanted | ||
| PlayStation Portable | 2007 | Not in collection | ||
| Wii | 2007 | Wanted | ||
| The Sims 2: Pets | Game Boy Advance | 2006 | Wanted | |
| GameCube | 2006 | Not in collection | ||
| Nintendo DS | 2006 | Wanted | ||
| PlayStation 2 | 2006 | Wanted | ||
| PlayStation Portable | 2006 | Not in collection | ||
| Wii | 2007 | Wanted | ||
| The Sims 3 | Nintendo DS | 2010 | Wanted | |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2011 | Not in collection | ||
| PlayStation 3 | 2010 | Not in collection | ||
| Wii | 2010 | In collection | Bought pre-owned from GameStop for $20 | |
| Xbox 360 | 2010 | In collection | Found at Bookmans for $9 | |
| The Sims 3: Pets | Nintendo 3DS | 2011 | Not in collection | |
| PlayStation 3 | 2011 | Not in collection | ||
| Xbox 360 | 2011 | In collection | Found at Fallout Games for $8 | |
| The Sims 4 | PlayStation 4 | 2017 | Not in collection | |
| Xbox One | 2017 | In collection | Free digitally since 2022 | |
| The Urbz: Sims in the City | Game Boy Advance | 2004 | Wanted | |
| GameCube | 2004 | Not in collection | ||
| Nintendo DS | 2004 | Wanted | ||
| PlayStation 2 | 2004 | Not in collection | ||
| Xbox | 2004 | Not in collection |