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The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Model number: 15390 | SKU: 9135946

Throw open the door to new realms of Sims-style fun with The Sims 3. In this exciting and feature-packed new edition of The Sims, your Sims no longer have to live out their lives confined to their home environments. An entire neighborhood awaits just outside the door, teeming with neighbors, friends and all-new opportunities for fun, adventure and mischief. Set your Sims free to explore an exciting, living neighborhood filled with possibility, and help their lives unfold in all-new ways. The Sims 3 is packed with enhancements to heighten the fun and adventure of guiding your characters through their simulated lives. Create Sims based on yourself or people you know, or design entirely original Sims, each with carefully customized features, clothing, accessories and personality traits. Customize your Sims' environment by designing the home of their dreams, selecting from among a dazzling variety of styles, colors and patterns for everything from floors to furniture. Craft a neighborhood around your Sims to suit their personalities, whether a cozy suburban subdivision or a remote millionaire's hideaway. Then help your Sims lead complex, multifaceted lives in which they strive to achieve their goals — but only you have the power ultimately to decide their destinies.

Average Customer Rating: 4.315 4.3 out of 5 (108 Reviews)
93 of 108 (86%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Review 1 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Sims 3   09/14/2009
By meeee132 from Greenwich,OH
Difficulty
3
3.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: nothing

"This game is so awesome! It so great because you get a lot more chooses of hair and clothes, and there is nothing that is bad about! I really like it because the sims look alot more detailed and 3D, and i especially love the clothes!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 2 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Love this game   09/08/2009
By trustnoone86 from Indianapolis, IN
Difficulty
5
5.0 5
 
Customization
4
4.0 5
 
Graphics
4
4.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

"I've been a big fan of The Sims since the first game came out. I've been waiting forever to play this game and I love it!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 3 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

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Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Really Good Game!   09/05/2009
By PaoloT from MA
Difficulty
3
3.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: New features, More Customization
What's not so great: No pets, graphics

"The graphics are kind of bad worse than The Sims 2. Their are no pets :( but you can now customize more of your sims and with more clothes. MAKE SURE YOU UPDATE YOUR GAME!! Updates include ALOT of fixes and it makes it easier to navigate."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 4 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
super awesome, prepare to be up all night   08/31/2009
By msginayvette from bay area, cali
Difficulty
2
2.0 5
 
Customization
3
3.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: its so addicting!
What's not so great: nothing

"the game is awesome. just like all the sims before it, I love it.

but just a heads up, if you are thinking of using the "download" button and not the "add to cart" or going to the store to buy it your self. i dont advise it.

the company you buy it through is NOT best buy.
i had to call to get any info about it, and I was informed that it could take 1-3 days to process your order before you can download it. if you were like me and assumed you would be able o download instantly, you are wrong.
"


Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
3
3.0 5
 
Confused   08/31/2009
By x3linddseyy from Hickvsille, NY
Difficulty
3
3.0 5
 
Customization
4
4.0 5
 
Graphics
4
4.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: It's a fun game and the graphics are good.
What's not so great: It crashes my computer!

"I am so confused. I got this game a month ago, around July 25th, and I installed it fine and everything. Then when I went to the computer the next day, it was off and it wouldn't restart properly. My dad was somehow able to fix it. The next time I tried to play the game, this same thing happened. I'm confused because I just got my computer from best buy this past spring, and it wasn't a cheap computer."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 6 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
2
2.0 5
 
A dissapointment   08/23/2009
By Terexe from New York
Difficulty
1
1.0 5
 
Customization
3
3.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
4
4.0 5
 

What's great about it: Better graphics, ability to move around city without loading screen
What's not so great: Limited objects, outfits and hair

"Overall, i was very dissapointed with the game. I thought that the Sims 3 would contain all the expansion packs of the Sims 2, with better graphics and more customisation and things to do, but no. I feel that EA Limited us of many things , including things that were in the Sims 2!

I dont understand why we cant create our own cities.. that was one of the funnest parts of the sims 2. And no diving board? Teleporting into your car? What the hell?

Omg and the glitches! sometimes my sims stand in front of the toilet for 2 hours before using it!

Now they're taking the good furniture and puting it on their online shop.. Why would someone want to waste their money on buying furniture for a game that costs 50-70 dollars? theyre supposed to put all of it in the game!

AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT SCROLLING, GO ON OPTIONS AND THERES A CHECK BOX ON ONE OF THE LISTS SAYING "EDGE SCROLLING" CLICK ON IT TO ACTIVATE IT AND IT WILL WORK

AND THERES ANOTHER SLIDE BUTTON TO INCREASE YOUR SIMS LIFE SPAN IN THE OPTIONS MENU.

Honestly, they could do better. I am not happy at all with this game.
"


Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Very Nice Game   08/22/2009
By Pizza0
Difficulty
4
4.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
4
4.0 5
 

What's great about it: A fully costom game
What's not so great: they could have done a little better

"Go and get the game! it's fun and you'll play it all the time!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 8 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Very Good Game!   08/17/2009
By Jtcarey15
Difficulty
2
2.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing

"When I went to the store to look for a computer game i had seen the sims 3 and at first i was kind of skeptical on getting it because of the graphics (which are really good). The reason i was skeptical is the sims 2 that i used to have would run extremely slow on my laptop but for some reason the sims 3 runs a lot better. Then again the graphic detail slides are all the way down under options. The game has a lot more things to do and customization has reached a new height for the series. One big achievment is that its finally going into sandbox style (open world). Also im glad that there adding expansions which means even more hours of fun. I would recommend this game to anyone that has a computer that can run it well enough."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 9 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Best Game in the World   08/05/2009
By Simsadict from Saint Paul, MN
Difficulty
1
1.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing

"I was Adicted to Sims 2 and now i'm adicted to sims 3. It's a lot of fun there is way more options than sims 2. Way better graphics. I've been playing Sims for so long that I don't think it's difficult other people might though."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 10 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Fun, but not as fun as Sims 2   08/03/2009
By xojane108 from NY
Difficulty
4
4.0 5
 
Customization
4
4.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
4
4.0 5
 

What's great about it: Realistic graphics
What's not so great: Graphics are too much for most computers

"I tried this on my friends computer and it was really slow. Sims 2 I think is much better and you get a lot more choices with the hairstyles, clothes, and furniture. Sims 3 has great graphics, but all the Sims look the same to me. Overall it's fun but Sims 2 is a better deal."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 11 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
extremely decent game :)   07/28/2009
By sherii from Los Angeles, CA
Customization
4
4.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: it's addicting!
What's not so great: at times it can get complicated

"I have to start off by saying that at first I really disliked this game and was very disappointed. The graphics were terrible on my laptop and worked rather slow, but then I switched over to my dad's computer and it looked/ran great! (So obviously, you should make sure that you have all the requirements+a video card that is listed as required on the back of the game box) Since the game debuted they already came out with a patch which fixed one of the main problems like the speeds(which now work like they were suppose to) and other minor things. A new patch is set to come out in a couple of weeks. The gameplay/story progression is okay, but with a mod installed its made this game so much better! It does what story progression should have done to begin with. As for the cheats, most work, others don't. But the ones I use the most are the best ones in my opinion. So yeah, EA didn't do a great job from the start but I'm sure with time the game will be far more superior then its predecessors."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 12 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Very fun game   07/25/2009
By Mike2020 from Lincoln, Nebraska
Difficulty
3
3.0 5
 
Customization
3
3.0 5
 
Graphics
4
4.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Decent graphics, very fun to play
What's not so great: Not as much customization as Sims 2

"This game is very fun to play and includes many new features that give the game an edge over previous sims games. It doesn't feature as many clothing items or customization options as previous sims games, but the game play makes up for that. Its definitely one that everyone should have."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 13 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
The Cool Game   07/23/2009
By Anonymous from tx
Difficulty
4
4.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Its like a real life
What's not so great: its hard

"you could have your own house and your real life."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 14 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
If you want the SIMS 3 get the PC versin   07/23/2009
By wadeputtii from Grand Rapids MI
Difficulty
1
1.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: You can got hucked on the sims 3
What's not so great: nothing

"The best Sims Game out of the other sims games,

It's worth getting it for the price.

More things you can do in the game.

Better then the IPOD versin of the game!!!
"


Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 15 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
The best game i have ever owned   07/22/2009
By Karley426 from Lincoln, NE
Difficulty
3
3.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
4
4.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: This game can keep you playing for hours at a time.
What's not so great: It doesn't work so well on some computers.

"I love everything about this game, you can customize your character so it can look exactly like you. The actual game play is the best part though you can make your house exactly how you dreamed it. Overall this is like being in a virtual life, and you can do whatever you want with it. :D"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 16 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Great Addicting Game!   07/21/2009
By brandibla from Columbus, OH
Difficulty
5
5.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Nice Graphics, and very entertaining
What's not so great: Takes a very nice and updated computer to run it.

"Sims is one of the best games I have ever played. The only bad thing about it is that every time a new game comes out I have to buy a new graphics card, or more RAM......"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 17 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
1
1.0 5
 
old computer= waste of money   07/16/2009
By Eiknarf

What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: u need to have a excellent/brand new computer to run it

"i bought it, attempted to install it on 1 computer, wouldnt install. tried my sis' laptop, wouldnt install on that. tried my second computer, installed but when i when to play it, it said i needed to upgrade my video card. I'm not going to pay $200 to upgrade my computers for 1 game."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Best Game   07/16/2009
By Munch4140 from somewhere
Difficulty
5
5.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Everysing thing on the game
What's not so great: NOT a Thing

"THis GaMe Is GrEaT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 19 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Good Game   07/15/2009
By sicBeyond from Laredo, Texas
Difficulty
5
5.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
4
4.0 5
 
Fun
3
3.0 5
 

What's great about it: No loading screens, you can go anywhere on the neighborhood, etc.
What's not so great: Had to buy a new graphics card and memory just for this game

"First of all, this game is AWESOME! It's really fun to play at first, but for me, after playing for about 5 hours, it got boring. Another thing about this game is that you must have a really good computer or you need to be really lucky to play this game. I had to buy a new graphics card that cost me $100 and more memory for about $50. So this game actually cost me $200. Even after all that, I still get a black screen while Im playing, and I need to restart my whole computer. I also had the Disc Authication Failure when I tried to play the game at first, so it was a real bummer for me. Overall, this game is worth it. Its everything I expected and more, but I do warn you that you might have a lot of glitches like a lot of people have had as well."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 20 for The Sims 3: Mac/Windows

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
SIMS 3 - Best Game to Ever Hit the Shelfs!   07/15/2009
By Mstick65 from Baltimore, MD
Difficulty
5
5.0 5
 
Customization
5
5.0 5
 
Graphics
5
5.0 5
 
Fun
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: This addition to the SIMS family has surpassed its expectations!
What's not so great: Nothing!

"Since buying the SIMS 2 and expansions I realize that SIMS 3 will be an even better gaming experience to enjoy.

Kudis to the makers and shakers of this wonderful game!
"


Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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