Object Details
maker
EA Maxis
Electronic Arts
Description
This is a retail copy of the PC computer video game Sim City 3000 by Will Wright, published by Electronic Arts and developed by Maxis. It is a city simulation game that allows a user to participate in all elements of planning, constructing, and managing a virtual municipal territory. The object includes a CD-ROM containing the software for the game, a CD jewel case, and a title card insert for the jewel case, which states "Create and control your own urban empire". On the back of the jewel case is an advertisement for Will Wright's 2000 game, The Sims. The CD-ROM indicates the game has an ESRB rating of "E" for everyone. Also included is a 20 page installation guide which details technical requirements, troubleshooting tips, and a list of major difference between SIM City 3000 and SIM City 2000. The minimum specifications for operating the game on computer hardware is as follows: Windows 95 or 98 (operating system); 166 MHz or faster Intel Pentium (processor); 32 MB Ram (memory); 4x CD-ROM drive (disk reader); 2MB Graphics Card, 16-bit Color Capable - DirectX 6 Certified; 230 MB free hard disk space plus space for saved games (additional space required for DirectX (supporting software) and Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 installation (PDF software); Sound Card - DirectX 6 Certified.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Judy Gradwohl
date made
1999
ID Number
2016.3016.32
catalog number
2016.3016.32
nonaccession number
2016.3016
Object Name
video game
Physical Description
plastic, metal (cd-rom material)
plastic, paper (jewel case material)
Measurements
cd-rom: 4 3/4 in; 12.065 cm
jewel case: 4 29/32 in x 5 19/32 in x 7/16 in; 12.446 cm x 14.224 cm x 1.143 cm
place made
United States
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Medicine and Science: Computers
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1813415