The Sims 3
About the Game
The Sims 3 for Wii is the most unique version of the released Sims 3 games. It takes place in Vista Beach, a large town that is not available on other platforms. Players can have up to 6 Sims in one family and roam around the coastal town directly with the Nunchuck.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The game also boasts elaborate house designs and tons of gameplay not found in other versions, including: a multiplayer option known as "Life Moments"; Skate Park (including the ability to skate); Tourism and Extreme Sports careers; full control over Sims careers, including making decisions while inside work; and unique Karma Powers (including controlling the weather). It also includes content from the Seasons and Island Paradise Expansion Packs, like Weather, Deep Sea Swimming, Houseboats, Hotel Rabbit Hole, and beach activities. The Wii version of the game doesn’t include Babies and Toddlers, focusing more on other gameplay activities.
Standout Features
- Sims: The Sims 3 for Wii is the most unique version of the released Sims 3 games.
- Sims: Players can have up to 6 Sims in one family and roam around the coastal town directly with the Nunchuck.
- Life Moments: The game also boasts elaborate house designs and tons of gameplay not found in other versions, including: a multiplayer option known as "Life Moments"; Skate Park (including the ability to skate); Tourism and Extreme Sports careers; full control over Sims careers, including making decisions while inside work; and unique Karma Powers (including controlling the weather).
- Seasons: It also includes content from the Seasons and Island Paradise Expansion Packs, like Weather, Deep Sea Swimming, Houseboats, Hotel Rabbit Hole, and beach activities.
- Babies: The Wii version of the game doesn’t include Babies and Toddlers, focusing more on other gameplay activities.
Modes & Ways to Play
The game also boasts elaborate house designs and tons of gameplay not found in other versions, including: a multiplayer option known as "Life Moments"; Skate Park (including the ability to skate); Tourism and Extreme Sports careers; full control over Sims careers, including making decisions while inside work; and unique Karma Powers (including controlling the weather). It also includes content from the Seasons and Island Paradise Expansion Packs, like Weather, Deep Sea Swimming, Houseboats, Hotel Rabbit Hole, and beach activities.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Widescreen (16 x 9), PAL 50Hz, and PAL 60Hz.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Sims 3 | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | The Sims Studio | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | The Sims Studio | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Ltd. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Nunchuk | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Genre | Other | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Maxis | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-11 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2010-11-12 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2010-11-12 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2010-11-15 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 15, 2010 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 12, 2010 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 5030932088420 | Germany | MobyGames |
| upc | 014633194401 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B003KM98NK | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 80821382 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5030930088422 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030930088422 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030945088424 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
