November 2012 - last edited May 2013
Here the official instructions how to register your games: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/Information-How-to-Register-The-Sims-3/td-p/387162/
If your game is showing up on the MyGames tab in the Origin client, it's registered.
I that doesn't work, here's a few things you can try
Invalid or Used Serial Codes
Invalid Redemption Codes
The Game does not show up in Origin to download
If you have more suggestions, please post them here.
If non of the solutions work for you, please also post here, stating WHERE the code doesn't work. When trying to register on thesims3.com or on game installation ?
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Crin
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November 2012
Thank you by the way ....: )
November 2012
Thanks, I logged out of Sims 3 and back in, now it shows up automatically under my games. Woot!
November 2012
I've logged out, received my product code and limited edition codes but I still can't download the game.....
November 2012
Logged out in Origin or thesims3.com ?
Is it still grey or not there at all ?
Happy Gaming
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
November 2012
I received a code with only four sets of letters/numbers instead of five. Like this ****-****-****-****
Both the website registration and the in game registration requires 5 sets. I think this is just an invalid serial code?
November 2012
I'm having the same issue. I received an email from EA stating that the Sims 3: Seasons and packages were available for download. I attempted to download Seasons last night- it got to the step of entering my product key and it kept telling me it was "invalid". So, I contacted EA last night.. given a new product key and yeah..still does not work. I was advised that maybe my payment had not gone through yet-but on my bank acct the money has already been taken out; and if it has not worked today then to contact them back. Well.. Now I'm just waiting. Hopefully, everyone's problem will get solved.
November 2012
@hairyox: That is the code for the limited edition content which you can redeem here: http://www.thesims3.com/incentive/SeasonsRedeem.html
Happy Gaming
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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November 2012
i have the same problem, i pre ordered in september and i received ths week a mail with codes for the iced bar and costumes, i downloaded the game on origin and when i want to install i dont have the good codes i didnt not receive the code asked to register i only have the goodies, and yesterday the 39 99 euros where taken on my bank account, i am very disappointed because i cant play anymore
i have already ordered sims additionnals and pre ordered (supernatural and it was great i received the codes
i have tried to phone to ea games but no answer after 20 minutes and i have written mails but no answer
November 2012
Try live chat. You'll need to change the country to US if it doesn't light up to be used.
Happy Gaming
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads