EA announced that The Sims 3 is in development for consoles including Wii and Nintendo DS, and is due for launch this fall. It will be based on the PC/Mac game of the same name.

The Wii version will include an exclusive beach town with unique residents and characteristics. There is also the possibility of playing with friends, competing in the "Life Moments" game to earn rewards. In addition to these features, there are several adventure quests within the towns.

The DS version will be the first to allow full stylus control for building homes and customizing furniture, and for character creation in sculpting faces and choosing clothing, hairstyles, and personalities in an extended Create a Sim mode. The Story mode lets players control a family of Sims and play through challenges.