Hi, I got the game a few days ago and since then I haven't been able to use it, The Code is registered on Origin and on "thesims3.com" but when I launch from the Sims 3 launcher it asks for the code again but it doesn't work every time I try to use it. All I want to do is just play but that last step is just stopping me all the time.
Bumping this since the threads are overtaking the forum again.
Hi. I bought a second hand physical copy of "The Sims 3".
It says that the code that is at the bottom of my manual has already been used.
Is there anything I can do?
(I have been on the EA contact us thing with the chat and I was told that I would have to buy a new copy. Is this true or can I somehow get the copy I have to work? This is annoying me now. The people at the shop I bought it at said that it should work etc etc. Have they just lied to me, or am I being an stupid?)
Thanks.
Technically the store was right. The game will still work and the code can be used when downloading the game to your computer. However, EA is also right; they do not give out new codes for second hand copies. This means you can still play the game, but you don't get any of the benefits of registering your game including joining the Sims site and downloading stuff from the store and exchange, etc. Hope this explains things a little better for you.
