Forum:The Sims 3 - Steam vs Origin vs Physical

Hey, so I'm planning to upgrade my laptop in a few months and it's highly likely it will be able to run The Sims 3. I was considering getting it from Steam for the sake of convenience (I don't like discs) but I've heard claims that the Steam version is second rate when it comes to updates/patches and compatibility with custom content. Another option is Origin but I've heard they charge more and similar to the Steam version, has some iffy DRM. The other option is buying it on a disc - which most people seem to do.

What I'm wondering is that is there any substantial difference between any of the three versions to say that I should opt for one version over another? Any answers will be appreciated. Thanks! 10:58, July 25, 2012 (UTC)