How much RAM does The Sims 3: Showtime need?

At least 1 GB for XP / 1.5 GB for Vista and Windows 7 / at least 2 GB For NVIDIA IONTM computers

How much storage space does The Sims 3: Showtime need?

At least 1.5 GB of free space (7 GB if installing with The Sims 3) with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games

System requirements

The Sims 3: Showtime system requirements

The Sims 3: Showtime asks for more RAM than 11% of Role-playing (RPG) games.

The median Role-playing (RPG) game asks for 4 GB of RAM.

Live the rags to riches story with your Sims while connected to your friends with The Sims 3: Showtime. Experience the rise to stardom as your Sim performs on stage from one venue to the next as a DJ, a singer, an acrobat, or a magician. For the first time, The Sims 3 Showtime introduces social features, including Simport, an all-new feature that lets you send your Sims to a friend's game! There, your Sim can perform at your friend's venue in front of your friend's Sims! You will also be able to chat with friends and post messages and screenshots on your friends' walls!

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista (SP1), or Windows 7	—
Processor	2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent for XP/2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent for Vista and Windows 7	—
Memory	At least 1 GB for XP / 1.5 GB for Vista and Windows 7 / at least 2 GB For NVIDIA IONTM computers	—
Storage	At least 1.5 GB of free space (7 GB if installing with The Sims 3) with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games	—
DirectX	Nvidia GeForce series: FX5900 or better, and all NVidia G, GT, GTS, and GTX video cards. ATI RadeonTM series card 9500 series or better, and all ATI X, X1, and HD video cards; Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA): GMA 3-Series, GMA 4-Series. Please note that the GeForce 6100 and 7100 cards are not supported. The NVIDIA GeForce FX series is unsupported under Vista	—

Storage

1.5 GB

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Questions and answers

How much RAM does The Sims 3: Showtime need?: At least 1 GB for XP / 1.5 GB for Vista and Windows 7 / at least 2 GB For NVIDIA IONTM computers
How much storage space does The Sims 3: Showtime need?: At least 1.5 GB of free space (7 GB if installing with The Sims 3) with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games

The Sims 3: Showtime