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{{ii}} All non-Steam versions require [[Origin]]. | {{ii}} All non-Steam versions require [[Origin]]. | ||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} List of all different versions and regions can be found on [[wikipedia:The Sims 3#Editions|Wikipedia]]. | ||
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+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is also preferred installation order, installing expansions in other order may introduce problems or simply can't be installed. If installed in wrong order it's recommended to backup save data, completely uninstall the game and install again in correct order. | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| World Adventures | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| High-End Loft Stuff | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Ambitions | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Fast Lane Stuff | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Late Night | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Outdoor Living Stuff | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Generations | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Town Life Stuff | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Pets | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Master Suite Stuff | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Showtime | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Katy Perry's Sweet Treats | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Supernatural | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Diesel Stuff | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Seasons | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| University Life | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Island Paradise | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Movie Stuff | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Into the Future | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== |
Revision as of 21:52, 27 April 2015
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Developers | |
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The Sims Studio | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 2, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | June 2, 2009 |
The Sims | |
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Subseries of Sim | |
The Sims | 2000 |
The Sims Online | 2002 |
The Sims 2 | 2004 |
The Sims Stories (series) | |
MySims | 2008 |
The Sims 3 | 2009 |
The Sims Medieval | 2011 |
The Sims 4 | 2014 |
Key points
- Strong modding community
General information
- The Sims 3 Official Forums
- Answer HQ for The Sims 3 at EA.com
- Sims 3 exchange
- The Sims Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Green Man Gaming | ||||
Origin | ||||
Steam | Does not require Origin but can be activated on it. |
- All non-Steam versions require Origin.
Version differences
- List of all different versions and regions can be found on Wikipedia.
DLC and expansion packs
- This is also preferred installation order, installing expansions in other order may introduce problems or simply can't be installed. If installed in wrong order it's recommended to backup save data, completely uninstall the game and install again in correct order.
Name | Notes | |
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World Adventures | ||
High-End Loft Stuff | ||
Ambitions | ||
Fast Lane Stuff | ||
Late Night | ||
Outdoor Living Stuff | ||
Generations | ||
Town Life Stuff | ||
Pets | ||
Master Suite Stuff | ||
Showtime | ||
Katy Perry's Sweet Treats | ||
Supernatural | ||
Diesel Stuff | ||
Seasons | ||
70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff | ||
University Life | ||
Island Paradise | ||
Movie Stuff | ||
Into the Future |
Essential improvements
Patches
The Sims 3 comes with a launcher and an auto-patcher.
Mods
The Sims 3 exchange
http://www.thesims3.com/exchange is the official website where user made content can be downloaded. It uses the Sims 3 launcher to download and install custom content. Both the exchange and Sims 3 launcher require the same account.
Mod The Sims
http://www.modthesims.info/index.php is a third-party host for mods and custom content.
NRaas
AwesomeMod
http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,15185.0.html
More information about this mod at The Sims Wiki
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47890/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47890/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
World Adventures Region Error
- Incorrect Region Codes can be fixed with a simple registry tweak.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (1.5 GB for Vista, 7) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.7 Leopard or higher | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI X1600 or Nvidia 7300 GT with 128 MB of Video RAM, or Intel Integrated GMA X3100. |
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