How to Add Custom Music to The Sims 3 by Electronic Arts

Looking to add some custom music to your Sims 3 game? Here’s a quick and easy guide on how to do it courtesy of Electronic Arts.

Introduction

Sims 3 by Electronic Arts is a life simulation game that allows you to create and control virtual people, or “Sims.” You can customize your Sims in a variety of ways, including choosing their hairstyles, clothing and personalities. One way to further customize your Sims is to add custom music to the game. This article will show you how to do that.

Installing Custom Music in The Sims 3

One great thing about The Sims 3 is that you can add custom music to the game to make it even more personal. You can do this by downloading custom music files and placing them in the game’s directory. In this article, we’ll show you how to do just that.

Adding music files to My Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Music

If you want to add custom music to The Sims 3, you’ll need to place the appropriate files in the game’s Music folder. This folder is located in your My Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3 directory.

If you’re not sure how to get to this directory, you can find it by opening the start menu and typing %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 into the search bar. Once you’re in the Music folder, just create a new folder and name it whatever you want. Then, just drag and drop your music files into that folder.

Once your files are in the right place, you’ll need to set them up so that they can be played in the game. To do this, open up the game and go to Options > Game Options > Audio. From here, click on the “Add Music Folder” button and select the folder that you created earlier. Make sure that the “Enable Custom Music” option is checked, and then you should be good to go!

Adding music files to The Sims 3 installation directory

Custom music can be added to The Sims 3 by placing audio files in the game’s installation directory. By default, this directory is located at:

Windows: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\GameData\Shared\Packages`
Mac: `Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/GameData/Shared/Packages`

To add music files to The Sims 3, simply place the desired audio files in the aforementioned directory. Once the files have been added, they will be available for use in-game.

Playing Custom Music in The Sims 3

Adding custom music to The Sims 3 is a great way to add some personality to your game. You can use custom music to add ambiance to your Sims’ homes, or you can use it to create a soundtrack for their lives. There are a few different ways to add custom music to The Sims 3, and we’ll cover all of them in this article.

Playing music files in My Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Music

You can add custom music files to My Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Music and they will show up in the game for your Sims to play on their stereos. Just be sure that the files are in .mp3 format, and that they are not restricted by digital rights management (DRM).

Playing music files in The Sims 3 installation directory

To play custom music in The Sims 3, you’ll need to place your music files in the game’s installation directory. By default, this directory is located at:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 3\Game\Bin

Once you’ve placed your music files in this directory, you can access them from the game’s Music Player object.

Conclusion

In conclusion, adding custom music to The Sims 3 is a great way to add some personality to your game. With a few simple steps, you can have your entire game soundtrack custom-made to suit your taste.