Will I be able to add these expansions through Origin if I didn't download my base Sims 3 through Origin? (I downloaded it directly through Amazon.)
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Yes you can add expansions bought other places than Origin. Origin makes it more convenient; however, Origin does direct you how to install other expansions (You'll have to find a code and type it in a specific place) and as long as you're patient and read the instructions, it's relatively painless. There are times when Origin has "clearance sales" on games. I buy almost everything from Amazon [because they are so reliable], but there have been times I've logged into Origin and saw the sales. On YouTube there is a guy who does "Lazy Game Reviews." He gets these expansion packs ahead of time and walks you through the town and content and he tells you if it's worth the money and if he likes it. Hope this helps! Yes you can add expansions bought other places than Origin. Origin makes it more convenient; however, Origin does direct you how to install other expansions (You'll have to find a code and type it in a specific place) and as long as you're patient and read the instructions, it's relatively painless. There are times when Origin has "clearance sales" on games. I buy almost everything from Amazon [because they are so reliable], but there have been times I've logged into Origin and saw the sales. On YouTube there is a guy who does "Lazy Game Reviews." He gets these expansion... » Read More Yes you can add expansions bought other places than Origin. Origin makes it more convenient; however, Origin does direct you how to install other expansions (You'll have to find a code and type it in a specific place) and as long as you're patient and read the instructions, it's relatively painless. There are times when Origin has "clearance sales" on games. I buy almost everything from Amazon [because they are so reliable], but there have been times I've logged into Origin and saw the sales. On YouTube there is a guy who does "Lazy Game Reviews." He gets these expansion packs ahead of time and walks you through the town and content and he tells you if it's worth the money and if he likes it. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I believe so. I called origin customer support and they linked everything. I also registered my games through origin. So check there.
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call or email the company who made the sims games. I had to contact them some years ago, (cannot remember why) they did reply back to me.
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Are you talking about the disk starter kit, you just put them in the computer Ahs follow the directions , it might want you to have an origin account Our Sims online account though
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Yes that is the case. Island Paradise is an expansion pack and expands on the Sims 3 Base game. You'll need to have the Sims 3 before you can run and play Island Paradise.
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Well in my previous posts you can read the proper steps for installing. Ok the game that you had was Sims 3? By itself? if so there are going to be different software #'s associated with each game regardless of whether this is the same game. Are you talking about the Starter pack all together?
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The Origin website is super easy to navigate. Just go to www.origin.com and you will be able to install the client software. NO WORRIES! (it's not going to have any malware or virus of any kind) then you simply redeem the code on the program that gets installed on your computer and you have access to the game on any computer you install the origin client onto. I hope you enjoy, it's a very fun game.
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Yes, you need the original, because the expansion packs are simply an addition. Each expansion pack provides more crazy question/answer options for your continued amusement with this game.
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Just redeem the key origin: https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/. You can download there.
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Nope! This version serves as a base set (victory cards and treasure cards), so it will work in place of the original if you're using an expansion
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Yes. Just browse under "The Sims Complete Collection Download" and select from the available sites. I personally haven't downloaded any games, so I can't give you any further details. Hope this helps.
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My collection has different codes for each separate expansions. I bought mine 5 months ago from Amazon.
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The biggest problem is that their downloading instructions are super unclear and outdated. After hours I was able to download the game on to my computer which is a brand new Mac. (I don't know if pc has less problems with it) however I will also tell you that once I finally got it downloaded, I could only get the base game to play. Neither of the expansion packs work because I have the "wrong code" I have to say that personally for me (while I love the game) downloading it was very difficult... I have a brand new laptop so I don't think it is that... Hope that helps!
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This item is not a steam download. You will get a link to install and you install it independently as a stand alone game. You will have to look for the right folder to play the expansions as they are included in the download but are independent from the main game!!
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Contact Origin directly for assistance. When downloading you had to 1st register with them, so they have all your games saved. Give it a try, hope this helps.
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To be honest I've never had this problem but my best advice would be to either contact EA or I know on YouTube they have serial codes for the base game and expansions so you could also try that but there's no guarantee that could work, worse case scenario is you return the game and purchase a new copy. Hope I cou help.~Hannah
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Yes, my daughter has added 3 expansion packs without a issue or glitch. Happy Gaming (:
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You need to go into the origin account you created to play the game and make sure you install all updates before attempting to play or game will have issues. You can access all your sim stuff on origin you may have to enter license code but once it's there you can access it from anywhere.