Can't install Sims 3 purchased from GameStop on Steam?
I have bought the Sims 3 (and some expansions) discs from GameStop, and I'd like to buy the Sims 3 Seasons from Steam.
However Steam won't let me download the game because I don't have the Sims 3 installed on Steam.
Is there any way I could install the Sims 3 onto Steam without rebuying it?
Best Answer
According to the list of supported retail games on Steam, you can not activate The Sims 3 with Steam, if you have purchased it from a retail store.
Some games are accepted, some games are not. As it is, I have found a few forum posts, complaining about how unreliable Sims 3 keys can be, while finding sources for this answer. One user reported not needing a key to play, but not being able to activate their key with the EA, themselves. This may have something to do with it; Valve would be hesitant to honour a CD key where even the developers appear to have issues identifying legitimacy.
This is also confirmed on the Steam forums, and on Yahoo! Answers.
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How do I install Sims 3 from Steam?
In order to install Sims 3 with Steam, you'll need to purchase it in the Steam Store, or redeem a Steam-specific key obtained from another online store. To purchase the game, search for "Sims 3" on the Store page and then select it from the search results.Can you buy Sims 3 on Steam and play on Origin?
Re: If I purchase sims 3 through steam, can I play through origin? @itsmeeee4 Yes, it should absolutely be possible to transfer your game from Steam to Origin.How do I install Sims 3 DLC from Steam?
On the DLC tab, re-tick the packs you want. Close Steam completely. Re-start Steam and make sure it's in Online Mode. Switch to Downloads (under Library) and see if the pack is now downloading.Can I transfer Sims 3 from Origin to Steam?
Can You Move Origin Games to Steam? Unfortunately, once you purchase the game on Origin, you can't move it to the Steam library and get all the benefits of Steam overlay and functionality. You'll have to either purchase the game on the Steam store or add it as a non-Steam game.Can - Mother Sky (1970) [HQ]
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Answer 2
This feature that you're looking for is available within Steam.
However it's only for some games and unfortunately The Sims 3 is not one of them.
So there is no way to do what you are trying to do.
Your only options are to;
- Buy the game again through Steam
- Continue buying them from GameStop (or another retail shop)
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