If so How do you like it and can you download items and all.

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. ☺️

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26 Replies

graceymanors
Legend
3 years ago
I like it but I have trouble downloading store items it says I don't own my items but my game runs better
Evalen306
3 years ago
@GraceyManor
sounds interesting, the thing is I have all of the sims disk, but I heard I cannot use them in steam
Anonymous
3 years ago
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.
5a6391fd1f7b5ad
3 years ago
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.
KevinL5275
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"Evalen;c-18260793" wrote:
@GraceyManor
sounds interesting, the thing is I have all of the sims disk, but I heard I cannot use them in steam

Correct, you cannot use the disk versions in Steam.
Evalen306
3 years ago

If so, do you like it and how is it. thinking of using steam but want to know how it is
KevinL5275
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
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.
Evalen306
3 years ago

@KevinL5275
Thanks, I am looking into this as My sims 3 will not play anymore on AE sounds good as I do not play with mods, have never played with mods from sims 1 to sims 3, Is it hard to download or is all you do is just down load like always
KevinL5275
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@Evalen
Not difficult at all, just pay your money and download the game like any other game. But wait for a sale first, Steam has them for great discounts every so often. Better to spend $100 than $400!
Evalen306
3 years ago
"KevinL5275;c-18263744" wrote:
@Evalen
Not difficult at all, just pay your money and download the game like any other game. But wait for a sale first, Steam has them for great discounts every so often. Better to spend $100 than $400!

thanks I will be sure to wait for sales sounds good.