Anyone playing sims 3 on Steam

Its exactly the same using the 1.67 version of Sims3. I've been playing on Steam since 2016. The only difference is some core mods like NRAAS Errortrap require a special Steam version. Every other mod and world and store item works the same.

hey @Evalen if you are thinking about switching to steam then check out their Collection Bundle. It contains EVERYTHING except Store items, and the Katie Perry sweet treat stuff pack. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1247/The_Sims_3_Collection/

I guess it went on sale once or twice, but the last time was over a year ago during steam's blowout August sale. I was told the bundle might not ever go on sale again, but who knows. Couldn't find my disks and really wanted to play again, so I didn't mind paying that much and getting "everything" since I still have access to all my Store stuff.

Also, not sure how familiar you are with steam. If you do a search for any game, for example for "sims3" then you'll get the publisher's page with all their expansions packs. BUT, collection bundles will never be found that way. Instead, you have to search for "sims3 Collection Bundle" or "your favorite game name Collection Bundle".

Well I did it, I downloaded the one on sale with all the exp packs, It is nice, the thing is it is like starting over. and that is not so bad. It will be fun redoing the lots. now I can do them all the way I like as I play. I checked off all the supernatural things and the sun. but I realize that I have to do that with each new game I play. but that is fine, only takes a few minutes. Looks Iike I have a lot of work ahead of me, but it will be fun. Hope it plays right

"stickykisses;c-18263938" wrote:
hey @Evalen if you are thinking about switching to steam then check out their Collection Bundle. It contains EVERYTHING except Store items, and the Katie Perry sweet treat stuff pack. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1247/The_Sims_3_Collection/

I guess it went on sale once or twice, but the last time was over a year ago during steam's blowout August sale. I was told the bundle might not ever go on sale again, but who knows. Couldn't find my disks and really wanted to play again, so I didn't mind paying that much and getting "everything" since I still have access to all my Store stuff.

Also, not sure how familiar you are with steam. If you do a search for any game, for example for "sims3" then you'll get the publisher's page with all their expansions packs. BUT, collection bundles will never be found that way. Instead, you have to search for "sims3 Collection Bundle" or "your favorite game name Collection Bundle".

Well I did it. I downloaded the collection bundle. It is like starting over. but it will be fun, I clicked off supernatural sims and reset the moon. I now have a lot of my stuff also . thanks for the input. I love the sims 3 and like playing it better.

So those Sims 4 toddlers sent you back to Sims 3? ? They're definitely a handful.

Glad you figured out a way to play what you most enjoy. ☺️

I do! If you're considering switching over, you should wait until there's a sale. I managed to purchase The Sims 3 Collection with a 50% discount during their Summer Sale (which I believe is still going). I haven't encountered any issues with downloading store content thus far.

I like it but I have trouble downloading store items it says I don't own my items but my game runs better

@GraceyManor
sounds interesting, the thing is I have all of the sims disk, but I heard I cannot use them in steam

I don't play on Steam but I buy the packs on Steam due to the frequent sales they offer. I then go to the Steam Library, find the Sims 3 cover art in my list of games, right-mouse click on TS3, click on manage, click on CD keys, and then input all of the listed CD keys into the Sims 3 Store website (under My Account > Register a Game).

Once all my Steam purchases are transferred to the Sims 3 store, I download them into the EA App/ Sims 3 Launcher and play through there.

yea I do, and so far am loving it. Downloading etc or doing anything is same as I remember from years ago.

One of the very helpful people over there, who seem to know a ton about fixing glitches, said that the steam version would not switch to the EA app but would instead, continue to use the launcher.

I hope so.