Do I need the Sims 1 & 2 to play the Sims 3?

Do I need the Sims 1 & 2 to play the Sims 3? - Ethnic kids and adults walking on dirty road

I used to play The Sims years ago and I've been thinking about buying the game again for my PC. If I buy The Sims 3 Starter Pack, is that all I need to get set up? Or do I need The Sims 1 to be downloaded onto my laptop first?

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Best Answer

Sims 3 is a full game in itself, so no need for older version.

Have fun playing :)



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What do you need to play Sims 3?

System Requirements
  • PC OS: Windows 7.
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent.
  • RAM:1.5 GB RAM.
  • HARD DRIVE: At least 300 MB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
  • VIDEO: DirectX 9.0c compatible Video Card with 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 2.0.


    • Is there a way to play Sims 3 without Origin?

    If your TS3 game is on Patch 1.69, there is no way to launch it without Origin. You can try putting Origin into Go Offline mode to see if that helps, but you still have to "log in" to Origin even when offline.

    How can I play Sims 3 without the expansion pack?

    FIrst: Disable the DLC in the game properties.
  • Right-click the game in your Steam library, choose Properties, and then DLC.
  • Untick the DLC you don't want to have installed, then close this properties box.


    • What is the difference between Sims 2 and Sims 3?

    The main difference is the open-world characteristic of The Sims 3. Unlike in the two previous games, your are not restricted to your home lot and there is no load screen when you wish to go to a community lot.


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    Answer 2

    Sims 3 starter pack is all you need. Sims 1 and 2 are completely separate games. They aren't connected to each other.

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