- In addition to the base game, The Sims 3 features 11 optional expansion packs and nine stuff packs. The Sims 3 boasts a robust online store that sells downloadable content including new game objects and object sets, venues, and worlds. The game also has over three dozen free game updates that fix game bugs and add new content to the game.
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Is the sims 3 fun with just base game? I want to get ts3 base game, i alreadyhave ts4 with packs. So what i want to know is ts3 fun with no packs and no mods? I played ts4 base game for some time and i had to download a lot of mods but even that didnt keep it interesting. I really wanna get into ts3 but people say that just base game is garbage.
There Sims 3 Base game exists in different variations
Version before September 2012
The older version can be installed without Origin and it’s possible to bypass the launcher. The registration is optional and Origin does not need to be on your computer to work properly.
The ingame store and automatic updates won’t work if you don’t have Origin installed. You need to patch manually. On top of that you will get a message that the launcher can’t connect to Origin. You can click OK on the message and process normally though.
You will get 1’000 free Simpoints with this editions.
This base game has verion 1.0.631
Sims 3 Base Game Cars
Collector’s Edition | Version 1 | Version 2 |
Deluxe Version (Sims 3 & Ambitions) | Pets Plus (Sims 3 & Pets) | Showtime Plus (Sims 3 & Showtime) |
Sims 3 Base Game Careers
I’m not entirely sure if the two PLUS version need Origin or not. It will say so on the box if Internet is needed.
Version after September 2012
The new version needs an Origin account and you need to activate the game through Origin. This means taht you need an active Internet connection (for both digital download and DVD version. You can then play offline but you need to still log into Origin (offline mode)
You do need to have Origin installed and it’s not possible to bypass the launcher.
It seems this version also has issues with EIG (CAW), AnyGameStarter and other tools that rely on bypassing the launcher.
This version is often referred to as The Sims 3 refresh or The Sims 3 Go Social.
You will get 500 free Simpoints with this edition
The base game has Version 1.42.130.
Sims 3 Base Game Lifetime Wishes
Sims 3 Refresh | Sims 3 Starter-Set (Sims 3, Late Night & Highend Loft Stuff Pack) | The Sims 3 Target Edition |
University Life Plus (Sims 3 & University Life | Island Paradise Plus (Sims 3 & Island Paradise) |