The Sims™ 3

System: Nintendo 3DS Release date: 25/03/2011

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As of 27/03/2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

For the first time ever, enjoy a complete life simulation experience in 3D on handheld with The Sims 3 for Nintendo 3DS. From the creators of the world's most popular life simulator franchise, The Sims 3 is now maximised for a fully 3D world.

Create Sims, the characters unique to The Sims franchise, with unique personalities, fulfil their desires and control their lives within a living neighbourhood. Unlock new Karma Powers with Karma Points and unleash amazing effects on your Sims. As you guide your Sims through life, you'll build relationships and experience different careers like Criminal, Athlete or Musician to unlock new items, outfits and various rewards.  Share your Sims with other Nintendo 3DS owners using StreetPass.

  • First complete life simulation from The Sims on Nintendo 3DS! Create any Sim you can imagine and control their lives. Control multiple Sims within your household and enjoy life’s special moments as you interact with their world.
  • Build a Sim with your own likeness! Use the inner camera of the Nintendo 3DS system to capture your own likeness and create yourself as a Sim. With the stylus, you can sculpt your Sims’ facial features, choose their hair styles and clothing, and dictate their personalities.
  • Using StreetPass, trade your Sims with your Nintendo 3DS friends!
  • Travel to different zones with your Sims!  These zones will be unique destinations for your Sims and will contain community features and buildable lots for your Sims’ homes.
  • Unlock all-new Karma Powers. Wield the ultimate control over your Sims by interacting directly with the Nintendo 3DS system. Blow into the microphone to unleash tranquil butterflies on your Sims or shake the system to trigger an earthquake. It all depends on how many Karma Points you have!

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After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account, or your Nintendo Network ID in the case of Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the system/console/hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download software from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.

In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, only the free launcher application can be downloaded.

Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.

The details of the offer are displayed based on the country settings of your Nintendo Account.

The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.

The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo console or software may render this game unplayable.

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Categories

Simulation, Strategy

Players

1

Publisher

Electronic Arts Inc

Developer

The Sims Studio

Features

Internet, StreetPass

Age rating

Nintendo 3DS Game Card

System

Nintendo 3DS (European version)

Release date

25/03/2011

Age rating

PEGI 12

Languages

English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian