July 2017
I bought a copy of The Sims 3 at my local Walmart(New, not used) and when it came time to enter the product key, it was rejected. I double checked and it was right, so I went to the FAQs page to see what was wrong, and from there, I was redirected to The Sims 3 website to input the product key. Still rejected. I really want to play The Sims 3. What else can I try?
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July 2017
@goonboy45 I don't think you can enter pack codes unless you already have the base game redeemed (maybe). It seems the system thinks the code for the base game is redeemed (maybe). As this is an open public forum, accounts can not be accessed here so you will have to contact EA customer service about this issue - link - EA customer service
July 2017
@goonboy45 Where are you trying to redeem the code? Google EA Origin and download and install the proper format. Create an account IF you don't have an account already. Did you try entering the code manually? Sometimes there are character codes imbedded in the copy and paste.
July 2017
I have tried entering the code manually. Origin came with my DVD and I have an account.
July 2017
@goonboy45 Have you ever successfully redeemed any other codes to that account? Open Origin - click Origin in the upper left - click redeem product code... What antivirus are you using? Was the package of the game sealed when you bought it?
July 2017
I have The Sims 3 Starter Pack, so I tried the other two product keys. They both worked. And yes, it was sealed(I got it new). I use Windows Defender , the default for Windows 10. and, yes, I have turned off my firewall.
July 2017
@goonboy45 I don't think you can enter pack codes unless you already have the base game redeemed (maybe). It seems the system thinks the code for the base game is redeemed (maybe). As this is an open public forum, accounts can not be accessed here so you will have to contact EA customer service about this issue - link - EA customer service
July 2017
I went to EA customer support and after 3 conversations, I had the game, as well as everything in the starter pack. Plus one more expansion pack. Moral: never give up.