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Sims, The - Bustin' Out
The Sims: Bustin' Out is an action game developed by Griptonite Games for the Game Boy Advance in 2003. Players control a Sim character navigating through various action-oriented challenges and tasks across different environments. Rather than a traditional life simulation, the game focuses on quick-time events, mini-games, and objective-based gameplay mechanics. You manage your Sim's progression through different scenarios and career paths, each with specific goals to accomplish. The controls utilize the GBA buttons for action sequences and menu navigation. The game features a structured progression with escalating difficulty, demanding quick reflexes and strategic decision-making. Single-player gameplay keeps the experience compact for portable handheld play.
- Developer
- Griptonite Games
- Released
- 2003
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Sims, The - Bustin' Out Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Sims, The - Bustin' Out on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Sims, The - Bustin' Out Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Sims, The - Bustin' Out on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Sims, The - Bustin' Out" GBA longplay 2003
Sims, The - Bustin' Out Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Sims, The - Bustin' Out. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
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Infinite Money
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Max Money
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Max Popularity
83003982+7FF8 -
Hunger Meter Never Goes Down
33003A03+0063 -
Shower Meter Never Goes Down
33003A07+0063 -
Bed Meter Never Goes Down
33003A0B+0063 -
Relationship Meter Never Goes Down
33003A0F+0063 -
Rest Meter Never Goes Down
33003A13+0063 -
Bathroom Meter Never Goes Down
33003A17+0063 -
TV Meter Never Goes Down
33003A1B+0063 -
House Meter Never Goes Down
33003A1F+0063
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Max Aluminum Cans
33003A30+0063 -
Max Old Glass Jars
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Max Mechanical Cogs
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Max Nuclear Fuel Rods
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Max 3-Eared Mice
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Max Neat
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Max Outgoing
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Max Active
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Max Playful
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Max Nice
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Max Cooking
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Max Mechanical
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Max Creativity
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Max Body
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Max Logic
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Max Charisma
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Max Affection
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Press R Speed UP Time
74000130+02FF+E300395C+0010
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sims, The - Bustin' Out released?
Sims, The - Bustin' Out was released in 2003 for the GBA.
Who developed Sims, The - Bustin' Out?
Sims, The - Bustin' Out was developed by Griptonite Games, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Sims, The - Bustin' Out support?
Sims, The - Bustin' Out is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Sims, The - Bustin' Out?
Sims, The - Bustin' Out is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Sims, The - Bustin' Out for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sims, The - Bustin' Out runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Sims, The - Bustin' Out in the browser?
No. Sims, The - Bustin' Out streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Sims, The - Bustin' Out?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Sims, The - Bustin' Out work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Sims, The - Bustin' Out this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sims, The - Bustin' Out. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
