User blog comment:Manglytyg/Sims 4 or 3/@comment-27408862-20150522074723

Well, it depends. If you need lots of content and have like 50GB of space on your computer (yes, 50GB), then you should get The Sims 3 and all of it's expansions (and stuff packs, if you want). They are super cheap now since The Sims 4 is out (duh).

However, in terms of gameplay (or if you're new) I honestly think The Sims 4 would be best. It has a much better Create A Sim, build mode is a lot better, and the new emotions and moodlets/buffs (there's a debate on what it's called) system make the gameplay much better.

Unfortuantely, the Sims 4 game and expansions are quite expensive. Here in Australia, the Sims 4 Digital Deluxe is about $90, the Outdoor Retreat Game Pack is $30 and the Get To Work expansion is $50--plus that new stuff pack--about $15. That's $185 all up!