The Sims Online™ Charter Edition (PC) Rating: Teen: Comic Mischief, Mature Sexual Themes, Mild Violence Status: Available Price: $9.99

Be one of the prestigious charter members of The Sims Online, and enjoy the benefits of more cool stuff.

Build a network of friends to enhance your power, wealth, reputation and social standing. Create crazy locations or hold wild events to entertain others. Or explore the neighborhoods around you and meet scores of Sims along the way.

Features

• Get Real...Ridiculous
  Create and customize your Sim to be just like you - or like someone else. Who do you want to be? Be a peacemaker or a pest, a recluse or a rabble-rouser.
• Build a Home and a Livelihood
  Build your dream home, the trendiest boutique, or the hottest neighborhood hangout around. The Web's the limit in this user-created, online Sim world.
• Be Roommates and Partners
  Develop a network of friends, go into business with your housemates, improve the neighborhood, or open a hoppin' club.
• Speak for Yourself
  Meet, flirt and get to know other Sims through live text chat, secret instant messages and a wide variety of animated gestures and actions.
• Life is What You Make It
  Let your imagination run wild. Choose your online role and play your way in this unpredictable, infinite, online world. The Sims Online - where real life is stranger than fiction!

Charter Edition Exclusives:

• Includes a total of 3 months of play-time - that's two more months than the standard edition!
• A Charter Member Certificate - to show off your special status!
• The Sims Online Soundtrack CD - so you can groove to the same music as your sims!
• A special full color version of the manual - all the hints and guidelines in color!
• An Interactive "Be Somebody Else" Sim magnet - which sim will you be today?
• Twisty Sim key chain - mix and match sims on the go

Monthly Subscription is $9.99 FIRST 3 MONTHS FREE Credit Card is required to register and play Payment methods include credit card and Game Time Card** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE SIMS ONLINE INCLUDING TERMS OF SERVICE AND GAME AVAILABILITY CAN BE FOUND AT www.thesimsonline.com EA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE SIMS ONLINE SERVICE AFTER 90 DAYS NOTICE. The Sims Online is a live game you play via the Internet, allowing you to play with thousands of other users. AN INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO PLAY. Internet service providers usually charge a monthly fee to provide this access. ELECTRONIC ARTS CHARGES A MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FEE FOR THIS ONLINE PRODUCT, separate from your Internet access charges. The first month of this fee is included in the purchase price of this package. You must provide a valid credit card to register and play. ** After your first month you can use your credit card number to buy more time, or you may purchase The Sims Online Game Time Card at your local retailer or through www.store.ea.com. Online gameplay and use of a Game Time Card subject to The Sims Online User Agreement and Terms of Service. For the current monthly rates and other details, see www.thesimsonline.com. YOU MUST BE 13 + TO REGISTER

System Requirements

• Windows XP/ME/98 (Windows NT/2000/95 not supported)
• 500 MHz processor (700 MHz recommended)
• 128 MB RAM
• 4x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (24x recommended)
• 1.6 GB hard disk space
• 2 MB video card (8MB video card recommended)
• Sound card, keyboard, mouse
• 28.8 Kbps or faster Internet connection required(DSL, cable modem, or other broadband connection recommended)
• Note: This game requires an Internet connection and charges a monthly fee payable by credit card or pre-paid game time card (sold separately)