The Sims 3
Nintendo 3DS · 2009
About this game
The Sims 3 for Wii is the most unique version of the released Sims 3 games.
It takes place in Vista Beach - a unique large town that is not available on other platforms.
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Player can have up to 6 Sims in one family, and roam around the coastal town directly with the Nunchuck.
The game also boasts elaborate house designs, and tons of gameplay not found in other versions, like - 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 include 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 game doesn’t include Babies and Toddlers, and more focus on other gameplay activities.
About Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS (2011) added glasses-free stereoscopic 3D and a second analog input to Nintendo's handheld line, eventually building a library that rivaled the DS in size and quality. Because the eShop for digital purchases has since closed, physical 3DS cartridges are the only way to preserve access to many titles — a dynamic that's pushing more collectors toward cartridge-based copies even for games that were originally digital-first.
Gamevaro tracks The Sims 3 for Nintendo 3DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding The Sims 3 to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This 3DS release dates back to 2009.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €30.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €33.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €27.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €29.91 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €27.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €33.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €29.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €21.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €30.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €3.54 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.68 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Sims 3 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Sims 3 worth?
The Sims 3 for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €19.24 loose, €10.10 complete in box, and €30.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Sims 3 rare?
The Sims 3 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Sims 3?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For The Sims 3, loose is €19.24 and CIB is €10.10 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Sims 3 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Sims 3 is currently worth €19.24 loose, versus €21.87 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
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