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Can I buy The Sims 3 for my computer?

Using Origin
You can use it to purchase, download, install, and play Sims 3 and all of its expansions. You can download the Origin installer from origin.com/download . Origin is available for both PC and Mac. Create an Origin account.
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Can I buy Sims 3 online and download it?

The Sims 3 was the first game in the series to allow you to download it from the internet instead of having to buy the discs. You can purchase and download Sims 3 from a few different official online sources, or you can download a torrent to replace your lost or damaged installation discs.
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Can I buy The Sims on my computer?

What platform is The Sims 4 available on? The Sims 4 is now playable on PC, Mac Xbox One and Playstation 4!
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What devices can you get Sims 3 on?

Part of The Sims series, it is the sequel to The Sims 2. It was released on June 2, 2009, for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows and smartphone versions. Console versions were released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS in October 2010 and a month later for Wii.
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Can you download Sims 3 for free on PC?

The Sims 3 is sold by retailers worldwide, but can be downloaded to your computer for free using Origin if you previously purchased the game. The Sims 3 can also be downloaded for free using peer-to-peer file sharing protocol, also known as BitTorrent.
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How to download Sims 3 for PC?

In order to install Sims 3 with Steam, you'll need to purchase it in the Steam Store, or redeem a Steam-specific key obtained from another online store. To purchase the game, search for "Sims 3" on the Store page and then select it from the search results.
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How do I install Sims 3 on my PC?

Put your game disc into your DVD drive and follow the instructions on-screen. If the game installation doesn't start automatically, double-click on your DVD drive in My Computer to start the installer. Put your game disc into your drive, and follow the instructions on-screen.
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Can you get Sims 3 on a laptop?

System requirements Windows minimum requirements OS: XP SP2 / Vista SP1 / Windows 7 CPU: For XP 2.0GHz P4 processor or equivalent; For Windows Vista and Windows 7 2.4GHz P4 processor or equivalent RAM: For XP 1GB RAM / Windows Vista and Windows 7 1.5GB RAM* Hard Drive: At least 7.1GB of hard drive space with at least ...
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How much does every Sims 3 pack cost?

The ENTIRE collection of The Sims 3 Packs is only $67.
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How much is all of Sims 3?

There are 19 expansions, each also priced at $20. The full price of all Sims 3 content is $400.
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How much does it cost to get Sims on computer?

Download for free — The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download.
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How much does it cost to buy Sims on a laptop?

The Sims 4 can be downloaded for Mac or Windows PC; there's also the option to purchase the Digital Deluxe edition for $49.99, and a reminder that the content is part of EA's Origin Access subscription program.
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How much does SIMS cost on a computer?

The Sims 4 is now free to play: how to download and play for free on PS4, PS5, Xbox and PC (Steam)
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Can I buy Sims 3 on Steam and play on Origin?

Re: Buying Sims 3 on Origin and Steam

For any content you own in Steam, you'll receive a CD Key that you can register in Origin, and the corresponding content will show in your Origin game library just as if you'd bought it directly from Origin.
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Is Sims a one time purchase?

It's a one-time payment. It is a one time payment to buy the base game and then add the desired DLC to it, it is very expensive if you think about purchasing all the expansion and stuff packs, make sure to purchase them during the sale which happens a lot.
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Is EA Origin shutting down?

To streamline branding, EA renamed both EA Access and Origin Access both to EA Play, with the Origin Access Premier named to EA Play Pro. In September 2020, EA announced it plans to retire Origin in favor for a new desktop client that will support the new EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions.
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Should I get Sims 3 on Origin or Steam?

They should all perform the same and the answer is really up to you. If you would like to pay the cheaper price then what I would recommend is add them to your wishlist, to see which one goes on sale first.
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Do Sims 3 packs still go on sale?

@itsdevinboi EA never announces sales in advance, and Sims 3 expansion packs are only rarely on sale. A better bet would be Steam, where packs are as low as $5 each during the usual mega sales.
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Does Sims 3 work on Steam?

The Sims™ 3 on Steam. The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
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Can I play Sims 3 on new computer?

You could actually move The Sims 3 files to the new computer, but you need Origin and an internet connection to finish the installation and activation of the game in the new computer. So even if you moved the game files, you would need an internet connection to make it work.
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Can Sims 3 run on Windows 10?

Will sims 3 work on windows 10? Will it? Yes. Make sure your graphics card drivers are up-to-date and Win10 compatible.
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Why can't I download Sims on my laptop?

If you've bought it on the Microsoft Store with the intention of playing on PC you can't. Microsoft does not sell The Sims 4 for PC. You'll need a refund. If you want it for PC you need to buy it either via Steam (EA games are now sold there) or directly from EA via the PC origin Store.
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Can you play Sims 3 on PC without Origin?

2012), Origin is a must for Sims 3. You can still install from disc (without having to download) but you do need to make an Origin account and active the game.
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How to play Sims 3 without CD or Origin?

You can redownload The Sims 3 for free given you have the original game's product code, or you can purchase and download a new copy of The Sims 3. There is also a third-party NoCD mod that bypasses the disc authentication process so you can play without the CD.
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How do I download Sims 3 on my laptop without a disk?

How do you play Sims 3 without a CD? By installing Origin (Origin: Powered by EA | Origin Games ) and either entering a game code you already have or purchasing the game through their online store. You'll be able to install the game from the Origin app and launch it from there without ever even seeing a CD!
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