Cities Skylines - How To Start Your City - Xbox / PS4

In this series, we will be building a city from the ground up, no mods, just vanilla gameplay. Whether you're playing on PC, Xbox, PS4, or Switch, this episode will help you get started. We will cover the basics of roads, zoning for residential, commercial, and industrial. As well as cover power and water.
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[@vg6610]

I started this game today and had literally no idea what I was supposed to do. Everything was so confusing but after watching this video I now have a starting point and everything is a lot less complicated

[@MantedWan]

Same but I made myself be patient and read the little help bubbles, on PlayStation for me it was just difficult doing everything with a controller

[@LordofSyn]

@@MantedWan Mouse and keyboard support helps. You should try it. If you have a USB hub, it's even easier... Especially if they're wireless.

[@yourfartsstanke3874]

I had the same problem after watching this video for my ps4 a starting point to get a help boost it started getting easier

[@nunyabusiness8538]

Syn's Arcade can you connect a mouse/keyboard setup on xbox?

[@royleatherby1852]

100% agree!!!

[@joey2beers]

I wish that EVERYONE that made videos spoke as clearly as you do.

[@captainnidatory9111]

I know right now imperial jedi is good but he talks way to fast and does everything to fast I have to change the playback speed to .25% just to know what I have to build

[@holdthisoak5767]

Joey hgthubgjjy

[@markaaaaaaaaa]

major fax

[@amirherselman]

Yes!

[@kantawcanggih2159]

clear, solid, simple, & to the point of the basic problem to play in cities skyline..nice

[@ItsTomJoe]

"Roundabouts are a convenient tool for traffic but people like to overdo it." - Well, welcome to Switzerland =D

[@nleak92]

Welcome to Chelmsford 🤣

[@hazmatt3250]

Welcome to Conway, Arkansas

[@miaamanda2104]

✨England✨

[@deevmoon8101]

lol 😂

[@ES_Spotter]

Also England

[@groovetomanny]

The amount of dopamine release after not being confused in the game is amazing. Thank you for the great tutorial!

[@MoveTheMouse]

Happy to help!

[@dontbeshady411]

I've played the last couple weeks with unlimited money just to get a feel for the mechanics of the game. Got a city up to 100k citizens and the city is actually profitable! Gonna start a new city and play legit. This series is gonna help a lot!

[@samantharichardson6956]

That is what I’ve been doing

[@pencilRC1]

I overdecorate things so err… legitimate playing always ends up in a lot of negative numbers

[@Gasmaster18]

Ever wonder how many thousands of cities have been made exactly like this one? Appreciate the walkthrough. Love this game

[@Ripkittymi]

I've always wanted to play city skylines because I grew up playing Sim City 2000. As you can see that would've been a long time ago. The console version just felt weird and City building mechanics have long left this brain. Thank you so much for the help! You've definitely made this game more enjoyable for me through your 'how to' series! Thank you again!

[@youtubesingpopularsongs6163]

Yeah me to

[@barontuna]

Was free on epic, got it, started a game, instantly bankrupt. Ty for this vid as it helps alot

[@joseywales6112]

Lol I’m gonna get the game tomorrow I have no idea what I’m doing but I feel like this vid will help!

[@jonmiller7534]

Wow. 8 times I tried to set up a city before watching this. I was spreading power lines all over the place and piping. I made it to the 1st milestone once, however my roads were gravel and when I tried to upgrade it said I couldn’t. I nearly gave up playing it. Seeing this video & how you’ve explained it better than a cpl others I looked at, going give it another go. Great work keep it up.

[@jonmiller7534]

What a Noob!! I am. 8hrs in I was doing pretty good, then all my people started getting sick and dying, I couldn’t figure out why, then I realised I had put the Enhanced wind turning right by my water in flow. There was no coming back as there was microbial organisms in the water. Oh well try try try again lol

[@SuicidalWarhead]

Watched several of your videos last year...it's so great that you're starting another series with "just" vanilla gameplay...highly appreciated.

[@southwestjohnny7767]

This helps so much not only with the basics but the little things like placing power lines and pipes and knowing that darkened area is what’s actually covered and how to access sub menus. I’m going to start my city similar to yours but then venture out on my own from there. Great series!

[@c-los512]

Hey just wanted to say your 2019 series was still very helpful in 2020 so great to see you updating it! Your guide helped me get my city quickly up and running with over $4million in the bank and turning a profit with over 50k citizens!

[@A1ll9e5n]

I was literally watching the first episode of the 2019 series and saw this 2020 updated version. You sir have got yourself a new subscriber

[@thewoodpeckers655]

I’ve been playing Cities Skylines for a while now, and out of all the tutorials I’ve seen, this is by far the best one and I wish I could have seen this when I started.

[@ellmatic]

I love your delivery style. So professional, calm, informative, and fun to listen to. I got Cities: Skylines for 1€ on a recent HumbleBundle sale and tried it for a few minutes, but was overwhelmed and quit. A few days later I found your channel and can tell this is going to be a long-lived and probably expensive hobby. I'm already looking through all the DLC content and making wishlists, and I haven't even reached 1,000 people in my city :D Thank you!

[@mooseot]

This is a life-saver. 5th video I watched, and this is the first one that actually started at the beginning instead of with a city half-built.

[@NoKontentKarma]

omg Thank you sooooo much for this video! I just purchased CSL last week and of allll the "Beginner" and 'New Player" guides yours was by far the most simply explained and actually felt like a guide! Given I did manage to destroy my play along, I think I may have finally nailed your Ep.1, with slightly more money! Cant wait for more, tho i don have as many DLC as you will do my best! Also Iplay on PC so ty for the little pc mentions throughout!

[@gekkegabber1433]

I just bought the game and I didn't really know what to do before I found your video. You make everything seem so easy and I feel ready to begin building my own cities. Thanks alot!

[@Beanasaurus]

I was watching your 2019 playlist because the last time I played a game like this, it had an Egyptian setting, it was a CD, and I was around 10 years old😂 so I honestly had no idea what I was doing thanks to the lack of tutorials in the game, but now am following your tutorials religiously to try and understand how this all works. Not only are you thorough in your information, but you sound calm and have a great voice. I tried sitting through other people's tutorials, but, if I'm being honest, they are annoying to listen to. The information comes in one ear and out the other because of it. My point: thank you for making these videos, and thank your parents for giving you such a likeable voice!

[@MoveTheMouse]

Thanks so much!

[@sephia37]

@@MoveTheMouse what device is that what ur using

[@pro6137]

Followed your 2019 series reached 100k citizens on ps4 yesterday! 4 monuments so far, Having some traffic issues now, most traffic tutorials use pc mods, looking forward to this series!

[@MantedWan]

I downloaded it free today on PS4 and let me tell you, time flies when you play this game! I really love Sim City 4 but now longer have a PC. This game fills the void for me rn I just wish I had it on PC

[@tabletopMTB]

cant you connect a mouse and keyboard to a ps4? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ2QgXmXnNylgaM (hope that helps). :)

[@georgebrooks-gabriel3295]

You are a life saver with these videos. I first started playing on Mac about a month ago and couldn’t stop losing money. Doing much better after watching your previous beginner series, but I have just started playing on console instead as the game is currently free on Xbox Game Pass. Missing the mods, but the game is so much smoother and slicker on console, so I appreciate the timing of this new series! I also saw that you’re rebuilding Swampscott..greetings from Woburn!

[@keljay77989]

I started playing this game a couple of years ago, I couldn’t get hang of it and didn’t bother to see tutorials, today I thought why not reinstall it and see if anyone has a good tutorial because I really want to play this game, watching you has helped me so much thank you 😊

[@slacktacks6055]

I subscribed, it’s so hard to find good quality, simple, and straight forward videos of how to start you city and you have made it simple, straight forward, and quality, thanks to you my city is almost at 100k population now, thanks and keep doing the great work!

[@zc6891]

Holy cow! I went ZERO knowledge whatsoever about this game to knowing an ideal start! Very well made. You've definitely earned my sub 👍

[@tylertoney3159]

I have been playing this for a while already. You still show me things I didn’t know you could do. Thank you so much for such a informative video!

[@grimlexx]

Only just got this game and spent a bit of time trying to build a new city but had no clue what I was doing, this video thoroughly explained how to start a city efficiently. Thank you.

[@craig8401]

POV: You just got the game free on Epic Games

[@celsorocha7402]

hell yeah xD

[@localbrachiosaurus]

what

[@localbrachiosaurus]

also no

[@bellogoat]

Nope i got it on steam

[@Clint2028CODE2]

CRAIG I got it for £5 on steam

[@DarkSitesChannel]

Cool I loved the last one of these basic building guides. I'm looking to do a new city soon as a Fifa/World of Warships break cant wait for more.

[@Roscododger]

I've played this game for a while but I've always started city but given up because it all goes wrong. This series has changed that. Thank you!

[@Technosel]

I watched your 2019 series when I first started playing cities skylines on xbox and it was great. I now play on pc but still enjoy watching these videos from your channel 🤘

[@scarypineapple8608]

Awesome vid. Tough to find someone who does a console version and is clear and covers all those awesome tid bits of gameplay. Subscribed! 😁

[@DadBod3000]

Thank you for making this series of videos. I got this game on PC ages ago and was rubbish at it, even though I enjoy it. I am now playing it on the switch and this is really helping me to understand the mechanics and how to build a city that actually functions!

[@sallyann1995]

Awesome video! I never ever watch 30 minute videos on youtube, normally I get bored within the first 5 minutes... However with this video, i didn't even notice the time go by and you speak so clearly and explain everything so well! I'm starting the game this morning so thanks for this video it'll help me loads 💪

[@ethell5055]

I just bought this game after watching my son build his city. I’ve been looking for Xbox tutorials and yours has been so informative! I’ve subscribed to your channel and Thank You for making things a lot clearer! I look forward to watching your other tutorials!

[@topnarutoc2111]

Bruh my citizens are so ungrateful I give em so much

[@lfitzgibbon46]

Watched the 2019 version and thoroughly enjoyed. Recently got the DLC packs so this will be massively helpful. Love the videos keep it up 👍

[@ayaanazr]

Thank you 🙏 This teaches me so fast! I watched your other video, but I didn’t really have DLC. Now I understand this game and why I was going under my debt. Thank you again

[@frozenpea6632]

Just started binge watching your channel, lots of info to help with my Cities game play...excellent work!

[@christopherwilletts9297]

I tried to play skylines but it’s very light on tutorial content. This video has helped me immensely! Many thanks for your clear and concise content 👍🏻

[@babesvic]

I initially wanted to see what the game is about but I ended up watching the whole video, this pretty cool

[@rafffalsky]

amazing channel, such a clarity and wisdom in your voice, great job!

[@McNastypro]

After watching this I starting my first city! Great tips and very well explained 👏 keep the content coming 👍

[@MrBlitzNZ]

So impressed with the professionalism of this video, very well spoken with good pace and easy to understand.👌👍

[@Claudecotto1]

Appreciate this video and your videos on cities. Helped out a lot. Patiently waiting for the next one.

[@joedischer3845]

This video was extremely helpful for me, thanks so much for making it!!! Can’t wait to dive into my city

[@bernardvaldez2321]

Bro thanks for your vid. I learn alot in your series in 2019 how to . Gonna follow this series. 👊

[@dachosenone9352]

Perfect timing for the how to with all the new players. I watch all your videos just enjoy the content keep it up MTM

[@Mattatat9ty3]

I really appreciate this. Got into this game for the first time recently, with no expectations I just assumed it would be a cheap mobile game type city builder. Boy was I wrong, I could not wrap my head around these complex systems. I had no strategy to my roads or how I was building. Thanks for some ideas.

[@blossomalchemy]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I was really struggling to understand how the game worked and how everything connected but I followed you to a tee and now I have a big booming city!

[@Noobmaster-gw1jl]

Thank you for making these videos, has really helped me get the hang of the game. Starting to find it really relaxing now i have got started. Keep doing what you're doing, you have a new sub in me

[@drew081886]

I sat and fiddled with the game's pre-made roundabouts forever trying to figure out out to make them work with the starting highway exits because I never understood how curved roads work. This video was immediately helpful. Sub earned. I look forward to checking out your channel more.

[@HBDiniz10]

Omg i watched your whole series of the 2019 version and now am going to see this one!!!

[@eduardoleonlotero]

K so im gonna download the game soon, but i just wanted to say that ur the best teacher like no one explains as clear as u thanks. Ur tips are amazing

[@charnee1989]

I absolutely love and learn so much from your videos. I definitely enjoy City Skylines because of you.🙏🏾

[@itsesoteric6823]

I’ve been looking for hours to find a video that actually helps me start off and get going and this was by far the best video I’ve found everything is so clear and pointed out to help people thank you buddy keep it up I’ll definitely watch more of you if I need help or generally watch you as a guide not to copy per say

[@chappell____3563]

great video bro, you're extremely clear with your work. so much optimism in your voice. keep it up, helped a lot

[@davebelhumeur899]

Omg i was going crazy running power and water everywhere thanks man

[@PayMeInCaps88]

Found your YTP just last week after starting to play Cities..already watched your how to in 2019 and now Just in time to begin a new series.. I cant wait .. Thanks for the continued content

[@tvpglenn0424]

I really enjoyed your basic walkthrough Cities Skylines for the XBOX and PS4 consoles. Your the only creator that I have seen do series for the console. I really appreciate it.

[@BubsEyesBeauty]

GASP!! A new one lol I literally got two cities up and running off your other two “start your city” uploads lol

[@MikeLarryMTL]

I've been waiting for this! Thank you!

[@ouroboros3960]

Great videos. Keep up the good work.Your tip on nodes will be very helpful. Didn't Know they affected A.I. traffic like that. Having a few problems with traffic flow, this will definitely help. On xbox so no mods. Thanks.

[@adthomp]

You keep getting me back into This game after a break!

[@Water-lo2jg]

Thanks so much, the best review I can get on KZbin I wish people were are clear as you when doing tutorials

[@MoveTheMouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnboi100587]

Great video, very helpful & easy to understand. Keep it up man 🤙🏻

[@UncleMiles43]

This is the BEST explanation video of this game I have watched yet! Thank you!

[@MoveTheMouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@axoload33]

Love the content man. Also the Discord is awesome, really helpful people in there

[@tinyteemo]

i've been watching your content for a while now, and your stuff has been some of the most professional, enjoyable content.

[@SoupMistro]

Thanks for making these videos, they really help make sense of the game!

[@He_Grows]

Thank you, I've just started the game and was watching your old how to. Glad to see you're re doing it. New subscriber here :)

[@LeBlade]

THANK YOU! You seriously are a life saver since I got the game today, and I had 0 clue what to do. Now I know partially what to do instead of being clueless.

[@cualann2586]

Been through so many games like this totally clueless then you came along, legend.

[@cannibaekitty]

Thank you for this content! Finally someone who is an amazing teacher and doesn’t get sidetracked all the time! 😊

[@nyztan0]

It’s free, now you’re here

[@matthewferguson9054]

Got it in this years spring sale on the ps4, only £8!

[@elsss_111]

@@matthewferguson9054 I got it with PS Plus for free, if you're on PS4 you should get it, only 6.99 a month!

[@matthewferguson9054]

@@elsss_111 Wait, I had PS+ though? Why did it register as 8?

[@elsss_111]

Maybe you got it when it wasn’t in monthly games lol, ever since then it’s been free :)

[@VictorHugo-kr9ed]

When I started playing this game, I felt very confused, because I didn't know what to do. Thank you for the tips

[@bullettime001]

Thank you for the update I'm glad that the game is free on PSN your channel just blew it up like crazy your video is very wonderful and very easy to learn again thank you

[@marietsy]

Just started playing this game after a few years, I got annoyed by it before. But after watching your videos, they have helped alot and I am enjoying it so much more than I had before. Thanks for the videos.

[@mathillman]

great timing was just going to give up on the ps4 and go back to pc keep the console videos coming

[@freakc]

New to this on PS4, so thanks for having a Console focused videos. A great tip I found also from Target KZbinr is when starting out you can build with dirt roads as it is cheap and don't really need fancy roads right off the bat. Also, you can drop the budget on the roads to zero for a long time. as well as use water towers. My main struggle is connecting everything from highways and road planning, but getting there :)

[@mycatsnameisgizmo4677]

I got cities about a week ago and my first city hit 15,000 but I haven’t got any idea on how the rail, metro, and public transport services work and my city management skills were trash. So I decided to restart when I saw you’re releasing a new console guide. I’m looking forward to pacing along with the guides. It’s a shame I don’t have any dlcs lmao

[@LordofSyn]

You mean don't have any of the dlcs *yet*. Welcome to Paradox.

[@robertvacarusi440]

You are absolutely amazing! Your tutorials are like ASMR to me and you explain everything so clear and concise. I wish more youyubers were like you ❤️

[@katracho941]

Just started playing this on ps4 today. Thank you for the help !!!

[@rossbarnfield4736]

Thanks for this guide, very comprehensive and informative. Kudos.

[@MrGorfinkle]

Just bought the game after finding something to watch on KZbin, playstation store had it for £6.99 bargin!! so now I'll be watching these tutorials and playing the game. Great tutorial, explained a lot of basic things in the game. Thank You.

[@jakesaunders1420]

Perfect timing with the influx of new players!! Hopefully pick up a few new things myself

[@terminallumbago4467]

i was just starting a new city and needed help and saw this video, thank you so much!

[@Lasciel_Raith]

Just learning about this game because I was looking for ways to build my fictional city for my novel. This is an excellent explanation.

[@pourtoukist]

In the beginning, I thought: "ok I am going to start my own city from scratch, I don't need to watch videos", but now that I am downloading the game, I realize with this trick about the round-about that I have a lot to learn. So thank you for your video :)

[@willsjpg]

Thanks Move the Mouse! Your videos are really helpful!

[@tyleranthonybeauvais4999]

Back here in May 2021 and I still love these series. Your voice is like a cup of hot Columbian coffee

[@angelicpickle8247]

This has been a massive help man thankyou! Thinking about doing a series for my channel so at least I'll have a bit of grass roots knowledge. Liked and subbed 👍👍👍

[@TFHS07]

This really helps I once waited for 1 hour before somebody wanted something new..... Now this will help inprove the city!

[@SpeedwayFanatic1869]

Best tutorial video of this game I have seen by far. Thank you for this. I will be sure to subscribe to your channel

[@shadownin100]

Omg you made things so much clearer this was a big help

[@virgileleprovost7689]

Free game of the month here in Europe, thank you for this update of how to start a city

[@supernerdgamer7959]

Free?! Temp or foreve

[@virgileleprovost7689]

@@supernerdgamer7959 I'm playing on PS4 and i have the PS+ (same thing as the Xbox live) and every month Sony gave us two free games, this month it's Farming simulator 2k19 and cities skylines Edit bc I forget : We also have some great discounts on those game's dlcs :)

[@EclipzSolos]

@@supernerdgamer7959 Temporary

[@supernerdgamer7959]

@@virgileleprovost7689 aaah thats awesome! Guessing its because lf covid. Well Movethemouse makes some of the best tutorials and letsplays so you will learn a lot about CS here

[@virgileleprovost7689]

@@supernerdgamer7959 Don't worry, i'm used to watch CS videos since a pretty long time now, even if i was not playing the game before it became free

[@sabrinashields1966]

Thank you! So excited to get started!

[@origindo1123]

This video helped me so much I just started the game and couldnt figure out how all the water and power and even population worked

[@tz4612]

The GREATEST person to explain anything

[@dancinginthepsychward6381]

City Planner Plays has entered the chat. Those water pipes made my stomach flinch 😅 but I love this video, and how thorough you are.