Snooty Sims have a page of screenshot comparisons between The Sims 2 and The Sims 3. I have to say, when I was looking at the first screenshots of TS3 (on the official site), I did not see that much of a difference, comparing to TS2, but looking at similar scenes in both games, TS3 does look a lot better.. Still, it'll be The Sims 3.. I would maybe have expected it to look a little bit more realistic. Of course, I'll be getting it, anyway!