Direct Control
Control your Sim directly using the control pad – no more wandering!
Game
The Sims Bustin’ Out (N-Gage)
Spin-OffOther
Take your Sims on the go! The Sims™ Bustin' Out lets you control your Sim directly, explore over 20 locations, enjoy career mini-games, and trade items.
Overview
Key features
Explore SimValley
Explore over 20 locations such as Olde Salty’s Fish and Chips Stand and the rockin’ Club Rubb – even go to the animal shelter and adopt your Sim a furry friend
Customization
Customize your Sims down to the color of their hair
Career Mini-Games
8 career-based mini-games, including Mower Madness and Cliff Diver X
Social Interactions
Up-close and personal social interactions to bring out the voyeur in you
Bargaining & Conversations
Engage in text-based conversation when bargaining or schmoozing
Shopping & Auctions
No more catalog shopping – your Sims may attend daily auctions or hit the mall to get over 150 objects, including the Pinball Machine, Beejaphone Guitar, and (wait for it!) the Giant Tiki Head
Outrageous Characters
Rub elbows with 25 outrageous characters like Old Salty and Lottie Cash
N-Gage Arena
Upload your score to the N-Gage™ Arena to challenge another player – you can also unlock a new location and earn special objects
Bluetooth Connectivity
Connect with another player using Bluetooth wireless technology and auction off your items. This multiplayer mode also unlocks a special location!
About the game
Control freaks of the world are celebrating: The Sims have arrived on the N-Gage™ game deck! This time you’ll start out poor as an empty pocket, working your butt off on the Hayseed Farm, but with the sweat of your Sim’s brow and a few good friends, you might find yourself living the high life in one of the coolest virtual cribs known to humanity.
Releases
Console releases
- Us — 2004-03-09
Images
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Logos
7 images
Screenshots
Press
Articles
ArticleThe Sims Bustin’ Out AnnouncedEA announced The Sims Bustin' Out for consoles, letting players take their Sims out of the house into new locations with 40+ characters.
ArticleThe Sims: Bustin’ Out Q&AProducer Virginia McArthur discusses direct Sim control, new locations, minigames, and GBA-GameCube connectivity for The Sims: Bustin' Out.