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The Sims 3 (3DS)

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Release Date: 03/22/11
Genre: Virtual Life
Developer: EA Sims Studio
Publisher: Electronic Arts
ESRB Rating: Teen
ESRB Content: Crude Humor, Mild Violence, Sexual Themes

First Complete Life Simulation from The Sims™, on the Nintendo 3DS™! Create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires, and control their lives within a living neighborhood. Use the 3DS camera to capture your likeness and create your Sim. Unlock new interactive Karma Powers with Karma Points and unleash amazing effects on your Sims. Through Nintendo StreetPass, trade your Sims with your 3DS friends!

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Regular Street Price
$24.99
The lowest regular price from our tracked stores
Price last verified: 1 hour ago (08:13PM PDT).
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$8.99
Savings
64%
Deal Factor
5.7
Price Drop: $13.67 to $8.99 on May 24
Lowest Price Seen: $7.29 on May 01
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$24.99
Savings
none
Deal Factor
4.4
Lowest Price Seen: $19.99 on Jun 02

Reviews

6.7
based on 2 top critics
and 3 virtual ratings
5.0
Simulation in frustration
7.5
The Sad Life Of Tony Toenail
7.0
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