As far as I know, this involves 4 steps:

  1. register all Steam-purchased Sims 3 DLC on Origin.
  2. uninstall Steam version of Sims 3 (and all its DLC)
  3. purchase Sims 3 on Origin (currently $5) ***
  4. install Origin version of Sims 3 (and all the DLC)

Can you buy Sims 3 on Origin?

The Sims™ 3 Starter Pack for PC/Mac | Origin.

Can I transfer Sims from Steam to Origin?

The Sims 4 on Steam purchases won’t transfer over from Origin, but its DLC will. The Sims 4 is now on Steam, and you can bring the content you already own on Origin with you – with one important caveat.

Can you play Sims 3 through Steam?

Several EA games are available on Steam, including Sims 3 and all of its expansions. You can download Steam from steampowered.com . The Mac version of Sims 3 is not available through Steam. You cannot redeem your Sims 3 product key to activate it on Steam.

Do you need a disc to install Sims 3 on origin?

To be able to install and run your game without any Origin involvement, you’d not only need a disc copy of each pack, but you’d need a base game disc manufactured before September 2012; the newer ones require Origin to manage their installs.

How do you move Sims in Sims 3?

A Guide that provides information on the various options for moving Sims in and out of a house in The Sims 3, moving to another house, and the ability to change active households to play games with multiple families, switching between them at will with Edit Town.

Is the Sims 3 compatible with Steam community?

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Is the Sims 3 a good game for PC?

The Sims 3 is a great game, but it’s also a resource-intensive game with a lot of quirks. With all this, it can be hard sometimes to get it running properly. This guide covers basic and advanced troubleshooting for the PC version of The Sims 3.

Can you buy the Sims 3 on Steam?

In order to purchase the EP/SPs on Steam, you must have the Steam client program installed and must purchase (but not install) the Steam version of the base game. Upon purchase, Steam provides Origin codes that can then be used to download and install the Origin versions of the packs.

Can you download Sims 3 expansions on origin?

Unlike Steam (which kind of bundles all of your stuff into one download), Origin makes you do everything individually. If you’ve registered your game with EA, then The Sims 3 and all of your Expansion and Stuff Packs should be under “My Games” in your Origin client.

Can you buy the Sims 3 on CD?

The Sims 3 on CD + Steam? so i own a CD version of The Sims 3 base game + World Adventures. will it work with other expansions if i buy them on Steam? can i somehow merge them? In order to purchase the EP/SPs on Steam, you must have the Steam client program installed and must purchase (but not install) the Steam version of the base game.

Can you transfer Sims 3 to another computer?

Re: Can I transfer my Sims 3 Game (plus expansions) to another computer? Please register your games on the Sims website as explained here: After that you can always download and install your games from your Origin client. You can download the Origin client from here: Hope that helps! Your friendly neighbourhood forum admin.

Can you transfer Sims between computers?

You can easily transfer your Sims 4 expansion pack to another computer just by copy the Sims4 game Folder and Paste it in your new Computer. When you open your game then you will see the Saved Game.