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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 2, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 2, 2009}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 2, 2009|wrapper=Cider}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 2, 2009|wrapper=Cider}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-sims-3|86}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-sims-3|83}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | sponsored, dlc, expansion pack, | ref= }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | sponsored, dlc, expansion pack, | ref= }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Life sim }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Sims }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Sims }} | ||
|steam appid = 47890 | |steam appid = 47890 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 10195 | ||
|strategywiki = The Sims 3 | |strategywiki = The Sims 3 | ||
|mobygames = sims-3 | |mobygames = sims-3 | ||
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{{mm}} [http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/bd-p/the-sims-3 Answer HQ for The Sims 3 at EA.com] | {{mm}} [http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/bd-p/the-sims-3 Answer HQ for The Sims 3 at EA.com] | ||
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/bd-p/The-Sims-Mac Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com] (OS X) | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/bd-p/The-Sims-Mac Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com] (OS X) | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/47890/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/47890/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4321/21/ Patch 1.67.2] are the latest patch available. |
{{ii}} The patch notes can be found here [http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sims_3/Patch#List_of_The_Sims_3_patches here]. | {{ii}} The patch notes can be found here [http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sims_3/Patch#List_of_The_Sims_3_patches here]. | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |metal support = | + | |metal support = true |
− | |metal support notes = | + | |metal support notes = Requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra). |
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
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|mac os x powerpc app = false | |mac os x powerpc app = false | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos app notes = |
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
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===Better performance=== | ===Better performance=== | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://modthesims.info/d/652440/regul-save-cleaner-updated-29-03-2021.html SaveCleaner] |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2. | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2400+ |
− | |minRAM = 1 GB | + | |minRAM = 1.5 GB |
|minHD = 7.1 GB | |minHD = 7.1 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = ATI Radeon | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 series |
− | | | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 series |
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel GMA 3000 series | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 2.0 | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
− | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recHD = 32 GB (with all DLC) | |recHD = 32 GB (with all DLC) | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} VRAM requirements do not apply to integrated GPUs. | + | |notes = {{ii}} For computers using built-in graphics the game requires an Intel Pentium D 805 2.66 GHz or a Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz CPU, and 2 GB RAM. {{ii}} VRAM requirements do not apply to integrated GPUs. {{ii}} GeForce 6100 and 7100 cards are not supported. |
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 10.5.7 (Leopard) | |minOS = 10.5.7 (Leopard) | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Core | + | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 7.1 GB | |minHD = 7.1 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1600 Pro |
− | |minGPU3 = Intel | + | |minGPU3 = Intel GMA X3100 |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|notes = {{ii}} VRAM requirements do not apply to integrated GPUs. | |notes = {{ii}} VRAM requirements do not apply to integrated GPUs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 10.13 (High Sierra) | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | ||
+ | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = 18 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 560 | ||
+ | |recGPU3 = Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 17:37, 15 June 2021
Developers | |
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The Sims Studio | |
Expansions | EA Salt Lake |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
The Sims 3 Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 2, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | June 2, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 86 |
IGDB | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Sponsored, DLC, Expansion pack |
Genres | Life sim |
Series | The Sims |
The Sims | |
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Subseries of Sim | |
The Sims | 2000 |
The Sims Online | 2002 |
The Sims 2 | 2004 |
The Sims Stories (series) | |
MySims | 2008 |
The Sims 3 | 2009 |
The Sims Medieval | 2011 |
The Sims 4 | 2014 |
The Sims | |
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Subseries of Sim | |
The Sims | 2000 |
The Sims Online | 2002 |
The Sims 2 | 2004 |
The Sims Stories (series) | |
MySims | 2008 |
The Sims 3 | 2009 |
The Sims Medieval | 2011 |
The Sims 4 | 2014 |
Key points
- Strong modding community
- Lacks native vsync functionality. It is advised to force vertical sync via the graphics control panel to lessen the strain on your GPU.
General information
- The Sims 3 Official Forums
- Answer HQ for The Sims 3 at EA.com
- Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com (OS X)
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 and SecuROM PA DRM, unknown machine limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available. Dropped starting with patch 1.2.7. Later expansions add Origin DRM. |
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Origin | Included with EA Play. | |||
Steam | Included with EA Play (Steam). |
Version differences
- List of all different versions and regions can be found on Wikipedia.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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World Adventures | Expansion 1 | |
Ambitions | Expansion 2 | |
Late Night | Expansion 3. Included with EA Play. | |
Generations | Expansion4 | |
Pets | Expansion 5 | |
Showtime | Expansion 6 | |
Supernatural | Expansion 7 | |
Seasons | Expansion 8 | |
University Life | Expansion 9 | |
Island Paradise | Expansion 10 | |
Into the Future | Expansion 11 | |
High-End Loft Stuff | Stuff pack 1. Also known as Design and Hi-Tech Stuff in Europe Included with EA Play. |
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Fast Lane Stuff | Stuff pack 2 | |
Outdoor Living Stuff | Stuff pack 3 | |
Town Life Stuff | Stuff pack 4 | |
Master Suite Stuff | Stuff pack 5 | |
Katy Perry's Sweet Treats | Stuff pack 6 | |
Diesel Stuff | Stuff pack 7 | |
70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff | Stuff pack 8 | |
Movie Stuff | Stuff pack 9 |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Cosmetic | SimPoints are spent on additional clothing and furniture. |
Currency | Real money is exchanged for SimPoints which are spent in the Sims 3 Store. SimPoints are not available to be earned in-game. |
Unlock | Stuff Packs are sold which consist of additional clothing and furniture. Additionally, other maps and gameplay elements are sold piecemeal on the Sims 3 store. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.67.2 are the latest patch available.
- The patch notes can be found here here.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[1] |
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Download and install this mod. |
SMAA injector
- Universal fix for most D3D9 and later games. Should provide better anti-aliasing especially with objects that use alpha effects e.g. hair and foliage; the default FSAA implementation unfortunately does not cover such effects.
Bypassing the launcher
Rename the executable[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47890/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Saves |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47890/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use The Sims 3 FOV tool. HUD Position Affects Gameplay. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert- scaling.[3] | ||
4K Ultra HD | UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use The Sims 3 FOV tool. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | No mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 when zoomed in. | |
Subtitles | No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional Simlish language. | |
Closed captions | Sound effects accompanied by visual effects. | |
Mute on focus lost | Can be turned off |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Greek | ||||
Hebrew | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai |
Issues fixed
- You can find various fixes in this Steam Community Guide .
- Many performance issues can be fixed with mods. These include Overwatch, ErrorTrap, Traveler, Mastercontroller and DebugEnabler
Poor performance
Turn off online functionality |
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World Adventures Region Error
- Incorrect Region Codes can be fixed with a simple registry tweak.
World Adventures Region Error[citation needed] |
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Region Codes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Metal support | Requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra). | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Mods
- The Sims 3 attracts a large modding community, allowing further customization features. Unfortunately, even properly designed mods could increase the chances of crashes and errors in the game. Mods have a major impact on loading time and stability, and should be used with discretion if you are having issues with the game.
- AwesomeMod - A large compilation of mods and small tweaks. More information can be found at The Sims Wikia and Matywikka (archived)
Mod resources
- The Sims 3 Exchange - The official website for sharing user-made content (sims, households, clothing and etc.). The website uses the Sims 3 launcher to download and install custom content. Both the exchange and Sims 3 launcher require the same account.
- Mod The Sims - Also hosts mods for The Sims 2 and The Sims 4.
Tools
Official
- These tools were created by EA and are hosted on the games official website.
- Create a World (Beta)
Unofficial
- More tools can be found here
Better performance
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.1 GB | 32 GB (with all DLC) |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 series ATI Radeon 9500 series Intel GMA 3000 series 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
- For computers using built-in graphics the game requires an Intel Pentium D 805 2.66 GHz or a Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz CPU, and 2 GB RAM.
- VRAM requirements do not apply to integrated GPUs.
- GeForce 6100 and 7100 cards are not supported.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.7 (Leopard) | 10.13 (High Sierra) |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo | Intel Core i5 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.1 GB | 18 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT ATI Radeon X1600 Pro Intel GMA X3100 128 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 AMD Radeon RX 560 Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
- VRAM requirements do not apply to integrated GPUs.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/47890/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (47890) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Aaronth07 on 2019-10-10
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1697342394
- ↑ Anyone here playing Sims 3 on 3440x1440 ? - last accessed on 2020-05-30