Origin is a free gaming client from which you can manage and play EA games, including The Sims 3. Save the Origin installation file to your desktop, then double-click on the installation file. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Origin on your computer. Select the option to launch Origin when installation is complete.

Do you need origin to play Sims 3?

With Sims 3, even if you bought a physical disc version of the base game issued after a certain date, you needed Origin on your computer to install the game. So I suspect Sims 4 will require Origin to be installed on your computer as well.

Can you play Sims 3 without the disc?

When your game CD for The Sims 3 becomes scratched, damaged, or lost, you can still play your game without having to rely on the disc itself. You can redownload The Sims 3 for free given you have the original game’s product code, or you can purchase and download a new copy of The Sims 3.

Do you have to install the Sims 3 first?

Always install The Sims 3 base game before installing any expansions, stuff packs, worlds or store content. Anything you buy through Origin is added to your download queue. If you need to reinstall something, or something you’ve bought does not download automatically, find it in the Origin client and click Download.

Do you have to buy Sims 3 on Steam?

However, in oprder to do so you must own the base Sims 3 game on STEAM in order to view the CD Key and purchase it. I had it and play it on Origin as well, this game just works better there IMHO.

With Sims 3, even if you bought a physical disc version of the base game issued after a certain date, you needed Origin on your computer to install the game. So I suspect Sims 4 will require Origin to be installed on your computer as well.

Do you need Internet to play Sims 3?

INTERNET CONNECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY THE SIMS 3 DIGITAL DOWNLOAD PRODUCT. ACCESS TO ONLINE SERVICES REQUIRES AN INTERNET CONNECTION, EA ACCOUNT AND GAME REGISTRATION WITH THE PROVIDED ONE-TIME USE SERIAL CODE.

Can You Redeem Sims 3 bonus expansion on Steam?

You can redeem just the bonus expansion as there are 2 seperate keys in the bundle. You get the expansion to redeem on Origin+ the base game in Steam which allows you to buy any SIms 3 DLC and redeem on Origin in the future.