The PDA

Unlock the full potential of your PDA in Supermarket Simulator! Learn about maps, weather, prices, and stats to optimize your farm and sales. Your essential guide.

Alright, let's talk about the PDA in Supermarket Simulator. Think of it as your trusty digital assistant, always ready to give you the lowdown on everything happening in the game. You bring it up by hitting the 'I' key – a quick tap cycles through its different screens, and another tap closes it down. It's packed with useful info, so let's break down what each screen does.

The Map/GPS: This is your first stop. It shows exactly where you are on the island, plus all the important spots like the port, machine shop, and the mill. While you can totally go exploring, I'd hold off on using that slow starting tractor for long journeys. It guzzles fuel and is a pain on the open road. Stick to your feet until you can snag a faster ride.

You'll see all sorts of little landmarks scattered around – houses, windmills, lighthouses, even a skate park. But here are the key places you'll want to know about:

• Your Farm: This is your home base, smack dab in the middle of the island. You've got a paved road heading north and dirt tracks going elsewhere.
• The Port: Head northeast from your farm. This is where you can offload any crop, though the prices aren't the best. You'll see ships coming and going, adding a bit of life to the place. Just follow the paved road east until you see the entrance – the gates will swing open as you get close.
• The Brewery: Located north of the port, near the village. They usually pay a decent price for wheat and barley. Take the paved road east, hang a left at the intersection, drive through the village, and look for the sign. The grain vent is out back.
• The Mill: This tall building with a silo is east of your farm, just south of the port. They're good buyers for wheat, barley, and canola. From your farm, take the paved road east, past the port, and follow it as it turns south. Or, take the dirt road straight east from your farm – it'll get you there too.
• The Machine Shop: Way out northwest of your farm, you'll see it marked as "FENDT" on the PDA. This is your go-to spot for buying and selling vehicles and equipment. Head north on the paved road, take the left at the roundabout, and keep going west. You'll see a small blue circle at the entrance; just walk into it to get inside.
• The Gardening Center: It's a bit of a trek north of your farm, marked by roses on the map. They've got a mission for you, which you can read about in the Side-Missions section. Head towards the Brewery, drive past it, and keep going north.
• The Supermarket: Just west of the Gardening Center, follow the road. This place is also tied into a side-mission.
• Fields: These are all over the island, and they're all yours! You can plant and grow crops on any of them. Some fields might already have crops or straw on them when you start, so feel free to harvest and use whatever's there.

You can zoom out on the map using the '9' key if you need a broader view.

The Weather Report: The next screen gives you a heads-up on the weather for the next few days. Honestly, it doesn't really affect much, except maybe harvesting down the line, but it's good to know what's coming.

Crop Prices: This screen is super important for making bank. It shows you the current prices for the four main crops at each selling location. Keep an eye on those little arrows: green and pointing up means the price is climbing, red and down means it's falling, and sideways means it's holding steady. This will help you decide the best time and place to sell your hard-earned harvest.

Statistics Screen: Finally, this is where you can check out your overall game progress. It'll show you how much grain you've got stored, how much fuel you've burned through, and even how respected you are. Hit 'I' again, and the PDA tucks away.