However, a DS or DS Lite from any region will still play the game.

Like all DSi titles, the game is region locked when played on a DSi or 3DS, as well as being affected by the Parental Controls on those systems.

Although The Sims 3 is marketed as a DS game, it has the Nintendo DSi product code ( TWL) usually used for DSi-enhanced games although it mentions nothing about specific features on the DSi.

The Sims are Alive! The Sims 3 Console TV Spot Trivia It also shows that, unlike previous games, building and customization has been greatly expanded. It also shows the newly added features, such as 'Karma Powers'. It shows many of the original features of The Sims 3, such as cycling around town and changing Sims' appearance. The trailer for The Sims 3 for Nintendo DS was released on October 7, 2010.

Players can 'sculpt' Sims and households using the stylus.

Complete challenges to unlock additional items, new buildings and landmarks.

Will your Sims be rock stars, world leaders, or expert thieves? It’s up to you.'

'Control your Sims’ destinies – Choose whether or not to fulfill your Sims’ destinies by making their wishes come true-or letting their dreams die.

Wield the ultimate control over your Sims giving them wealth, beauty, and love-or take it all away with the click of a button.' Make them evil, romantic, paranoid, kleptomaniacs, or a mix of something completely different.' 'Create any Sim you can imagine – give them unique personalities! Fine-tune your Sims’ appearances and personalities.Use these powers wisely, because they may have unexpected results! As you guide your Sims through life, you can complete challenges to unlock additional items, new buildings and landmarks. Unlock all-new Karma Powers and unleash them on your Sims: help your Sim get lucky with the power of “love connector”, bless them with the power of “age defiler” or 'instant beauty' or curse them with an 'instant enemy'. Create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires, and control their lives within a living neighborhood that you can customize.

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