In The Sims 3 for console and handheld, players can create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their wishes or not, and control their lives in a vibrant neighborhood. Additionally, brand new features make it easier than ever to play around with life, as players can unlock ultimate Karma powers for instant control and unleash them on their Sims. Players can help their Sim find happiness, bless them with instant beauty, or be mischievous and curse them with an epic fail. However, players should use these powers wisely – they can have unexpected outcomes, and Karma can come back to bite.

A rich, immersive gameplay experience is enhanced by a seamlessly integrated exchange system on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms, where players are more connected than ever as they design, build, and share their creations, and access content from other players around the world without leaving the game. Facing short- and long-term challenges, players earn rewards and trophies and can even share achievements with friends by connecting to Facebook.