Buying physical copies - can I get digital download in Origin?

shakeninsane · April 2020

I've got most of my expansions in physical copies. I'm considering buying some stuff packs on sale in a store, but I need to know if Origin will let me install through their portal if I have the physical disc? Do I need to install through disc and then later redeem it on Origin, or can I simply use the codes for the game in Origin and never use the actual disc?

puzzlezaddict · May 2020

If you buy a new disc copy of a pack, you can register the code in Origin or on the old Sims 3 site without having to install anything. Then you can download from Origin if you want. Just make sure you're buying new sealed copies of the packs you want; it might be a good idea to open them in the store and check whether the codes are inside the cases.

Origin is supposed to be able to manage a mix of disc and digital installs, but in practice, it doesn't always work out. So if you're stuck with an Origin install anyway, it's better to download everything rather than installing via disc.

shakeninsane · May 2020

Thanks! Then it was sorta how I remembered it, haha. I couldn't remember if I had done something special to grand access to the installs etc.

Just wish Origin would have more sims 3 sales. I would love to buy the packs through Origin but I'm not paying full price for a 9 year old expansion.

Kpoi · May 2020

If you don't have the codes, I've had it where support will add it to my account if I do something to prove it's mine. Ex. Writing on a disc with the date and so forth.

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Buying physical copies - can I get digital download in Origin?

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