What's up with these prices?

@Karritz @SimplyJen Thank you both for your help,

The problem is that here in Spain I think it's difficult to find brand new physical copies; because I have looked on some videogame stores and also through Amazon and eBay but they don't have them anymore, or if they do it's only the code what they are selling. I have only found some of the Stuff Packs, but what I am looking for are Expansions...

Sorry I change a little bit the subject... But I'm thinking about switching to Steam so that I can share games with my brother because with Origin that is not possible; but I'm looking for The Sims 4 and it seems it isn't available in Steam... Do you know something about this?

"megaluci00;c-16667338" wrote:
Sorry I change a little bit the subject... But I'm thinking about switching to Steam so that I can share games with my brother because with Origin that is not possible; but I'm looking for The Sims 4 and it seems it isn't available in Steam... Do you know something about this?

TS4 is not available on steam period. Most recent EA games are Origin exclusive especially recent ones.

I honestly wish I could switch my own TS3 keys to Steam, but they've been tied to my EA account for so long....I'm not nearly rich enough to buy the whole thing again just for some minor benefits, not even on sale.

It's a new generation built on Digital content. I can understand becoming more eco friendly with no longer printing but that's definitely not the reason why the change was made. Without really getting into it, I refuse to give up my optical drive and disk copies. :D

@megaluci00 Depends on where you are located. I live in the US. Some stores still carry physical copies but in my experience they didn't have the packs I needed. I suggest calling stores ahead of time to see what they have. I purchased my missing physical copy packs through Amazon & eBay. I chose to play it safe and buy new sealed copies. You can use used copies as long as the code is included, the disk is readable, and you patch to 1.67. Doesn't matter if it's registered already. Look for sellers with good feedback/reputation. If you buy from a second hand local shop, ask if they accept returns in case you can't use it for whatever reason.

There's always the option to burn the digital content to a RW DVD as well using .iso etc

@SimplyJen Hey you really have inspired me to go on and complete my Sims 3's collection! Already found World Adventures and Ambitions, on the way to acquire them. Didn't know that used codes could be registered, would this work if I'm in 1.69 patch?

Now I am looking for University Life; but I think I'll keep Into the Future and Supernatural out of my list for the moment as neither of them call my attention very much. By the Way, I'm from Spain.

Thanks!

"megaluci00;c-16672707" wrote:
@SimplyJen Hey you really have inspired me to go on and complete my Sims 3's collection! Already found World Adventures and Ambitions, on the way to acquire them. Didn't know that used codes could be registered, would this work if I'm in 1.69 patch?

Now I am looking for University Life; but I think I'll keep Into the Future and Supernatural out of my list for the moment as neither of them call my attention very much. By the Way, I'm from Spain.

Thanks!

Used codes can't be registered, but if you already own the digital copy you should be able to install from the used disk - but I don't know as I've never tried to do it. It is best to get sealed unused disks from authorised sellers though. Registering a code from an unauthorised seller can result in loss of the game if the seller never paid EA for it in the first place. If that has happened EA will cancel the game in Origin.