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| The Sims Online is a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) developed by Maxis and published by EA Games. Inspired by The Sims, a popular PC game, The Sims Online lets players create online people called Sims who interact with other Sims. |
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| Typical costs: |
- A free trial lets you play for 14 days. To continue playing, users need to purchase a subscription for $9.99 a month.
- You can also purchase a Game Time Code which provides 90 days of prepaid subscription for $29.95. These can help if you don't want to use a credit card online.
- Game play requires high-speed internet access.
What should be included: |
- Operating System requirements: Windows 98 or above.
- With the monthly subscription, you can create one Sim in up to three virtual cities of your choice plus one family in Betaville. There are 12 virtual cities available.
Additional costs: |
- Some players purchase virtual currency, or simoleans, to use in the game. On eBay, 100 million Sims Online simoleans have sold for $25-$30.
Discounts: |
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Shopping for the sims online: |
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Article updated June 2007 |
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