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{{Infobox game/row/developer|The Sims Studio}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|The Sims Studio}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Salt Lake|Expansions}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Salt Lake|Expansions}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{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}} | + | {{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 = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | sponsored, dlc, expansion pack, | ref= }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Life sim }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Sims }} | ||
|steam appid = 47890 | |steam appid = 47890 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 10195 | ||
|strategywiki = The Sims 3 | |strategywiki = The Sims 3 | ||
+ | |mobygames = sims-3 | ||
|wikipedia = The Sims 3 | |wikipedia = The Sims 3 | ||
|winehq = 9732 | |winehq = 9732 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|The Sims}} | {{Series|The Sims}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Strong modding community | {{++}} 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''' | '''General information''' | ||
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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) | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/47890/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | key, actlimit, activation, Origin | {{removed DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA}}, unknown machine limit. A [http://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available. <br /> Dropped starting with patch 1.2.7. <br /> Later expansions add {{DRM|Origin}}. | Origin | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key, actlimit, activation, Origin | {{removed DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA}}, unknown machine limit. A [http://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available. <br /> Dropped starting with patch 1.2.7. <br /> Later expansions add {{DRM|Origin}}. | Origin | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | the-sims/the-sims-3 | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | the-sims/the-sims-3 | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 47890 | Steam | | Origin | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 47890 | Steam | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | Origin | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} List of all different versions and regions can be found on {{W|The Sims 3#Editions|Wikipedia}}. | {{ii}} List of all different versions and regions can be found on {{W|The Sims 3#Editions|Wikipedia}}. | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| World Adventures | Expansion 1 | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Ambitions | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{DLC/row| Ambitions | Expansion 2 | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Late Night | Expansion 3. Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Generations | Expansion4 | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Pets | Expansion 5 | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Showtime | Expansion 6 | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Supernatural | Expansion 7 | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Seasons | Expansion 8 | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| University Life | Expansion 9 | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Island Paradise | Expansion 10 | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Into the Future | Expansion 11 | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| High-End Loft Stuff | Stuff pack 1. Also known as Design and Hi-Tech Stuff in Europe<br/>Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Fast Lane Stuff | Stuff pack 2 | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Outdoor Living Stuff | Stuff pack 3 | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Town Life Stuff | Stuff pack 4 | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Master Suite Stuff | Stuff pack 5 | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Katy Perry's Sweet Treats | Stuff pack 6 | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Diesel Stuff | Stuff pack 7 | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff | Stuff pack 8 | Windows }} |
+ | {{DLC/row| Movie Stuff | Stuff pack 9 | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |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. | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |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== | ==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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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aaronth07|date=2019-10-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
Download and install [http://modthesims.info/d/497903 this] mod. | Download and install [http://modthesims.info/d/497903 this] mod. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[http://mrhaandi.blogspot.com/2011/12/injectsmaa-v12.html SMAA injector]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} 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=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Rename the executable<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1697342394</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\The Sims3\Game\Bin</code>. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|Sims3Launcher.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|TS3.exe}} to {{file|Sims3Launcher.exe}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Saves}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Saves}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games store = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |uplay notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = false | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sims-3 |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = Use [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B4lfqq0DpUo-dEVGb2U2S2JVUFU&usp=sharing&tid=0B4lfqq0DpUo-WGV0OVVTS1Z0LVk#list The Sims 3 FOV] tool. HUD Position Affects Gameplay. | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B4lfqq0DpUo-dEVGb2U2S2JVUFU&usp=sharing&tid=0B4lfqq0DpUo-WGV0OVVTS1Z0LVk#list The Sims 3 FOV] tool. HUD Position Affects Gameplay. | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Vert-}} scaling.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/gtir01/anyone_here_playing_sims_3_on_3440x1440/|title=Anyone here playing Sims 3 on 3440x1440 ?|date=2020-05-30}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. | |4k ultra hd notes = UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [https:// | + | |fov notes = Use [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/file/jGIxkaDT The Sims 3 FOV] tool. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 when zoomed in. | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 when zoomed in. | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional [[wikipedia:Simlish|Simlish language]]. | |subtitles notes = No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional [[wikipedia:Simlish|Simlish language]]. | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Czech | |language = Czech | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Traditional Chinese | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Danish | |language = Danish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Dutch | |language = Dutch | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Finnish | |language = Finnish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Greek | |language = Greek | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Hebrew | |language = Hebrew | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Hungarian | |language = Hungarian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Norwegian | |language = Norwegian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Portuguese | |language = Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Swedish | |language = Swedish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Thai | |language = Thai | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
{{ii}} You can find various fixes in this [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1131162350 Steam Community Guide] . | {{ii}} You can find various fixes in this [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1131162350 Steam Community Guide] . | ||
− | {{ii}} Many | + | {{ii}} Many performance issues can be fixed with mods. These include [[#Mods|Overwatch, ErrorTrap, Traveler, Mastercontroller and DebugEnabler]] |
===Poor performance=== | ===Poor performance=== | ||
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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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|shader model versions = 2.0 | |shader model versions = 2.0 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Mods== | |
− | + | {{ii}} 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. | |
− | http://www. | + | {{mm}} [http://www.modthesims.info/browse.php?gs=2 AwesomeMod] - A large compilation of mods and small tweaks. More information can be found at [http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/AwesomeMod?useskin=monobook The Sims Wikia] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20131104021332/http://wikka.moreawesomethanyou.com/Awesomemod Matywikka] (archived) |
− | + | ===Mod resources=== | |
− | http://www.modthesims.info/ | + | {{mm}} [http://www.thesims3.com/exchange 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. |
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.modthesims.info/browse.php?gs=2 Mod The Sims] - Also hosts mods for The Sims 2 and The Sims 4. | ||
− | ==== | + | ===Tools=== |
− | + | ====Official==== | |
− | ==== | + | {{ii}} These tools were created by EA and are hosted on the games official website. |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://www.thesims3.com/game/tools/world Create a World] (Beta) | |
− | More | + | ====Unofficial==== |
+ | {{ii}} More tools can be found [http://www.modthesims.info/browse.php?f=139&page=1&showType=1&gs=2 here] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Better performance=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://modthesims.info/d/652440/regul-save-cleaner-updated-29-03-2021.html SaveCleaner] | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|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}} 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |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. |
|
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