The following is a new press release sent out by EA UK.  The date – October 29, reflects the UK release of the console game.

Visit the Official Web Site for The Sims 3 For Console and Pre-Order to Unlock special bonus items!

Get ready to play with life on 29th October, 2010. Reserve your copy of The SimsTM 3 game for the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system or Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system today and give your Sims one of these special, unlockable items when you pre-order* the game from the listed retailers.

Receive one of the following elite, unlockable items before anyone else when you pre-order:

  • Game (X360/PS3 Only) – The ‘Get Lucky’ Karma Power which grants your Sims the power of luck and ensures all endeavours end in success.
  • Amazon – The Ultra Lounge Living Room set provides your Sim with a new flat panel television, contemporary décor items, and other cool furnishings.
  • Play.com – Cruise around town in-game with a muscle car or a top of the range sports car.
  • EA Store/Digital – Ultra Lounge Outdoor Set.

Whether you use these unlockable items for money, friendship, love or to get lucky, the choice is up to you.

Just launched, visit the official website at www.thesims3.co.uk/console for all the latest information about The Sims 3 for console and handheld.

Additionally, check out an all-new gameplay trailer voiced by someone you may recognise, a special producer’s blog, download wallpapers for your PC/Mac or iPhone, and get the low-down on all the Karma Powers featured in The Sims 3 games this Autumn.

*OFFER EXPIRES OCTOBER 29, 2010. PRE-ORDER CODE EXPIRES APRIL 31, 2011. GOOD ONLY FOR NEW PURCHASES OF THE SIMS 3 GAME FOR XBOX 360, PLAYSTATION 3, or Wii (“PRODUCT”). VALID ONLY AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS. IN STORE CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE CODE AT TIME OF PRE-ORDER. ONLINE CUSTOMERS WILL BE EMAILED THE CODE FOR THE UNLOCKABLE CONTENT WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER SHIPMENT OF PRODUCT. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. PLAYSTATION NETWORK OR XBOX LIVE ACCOUNT REQUIRED FOR PLAYSTATION 3 AND XBOX 360 USERS. OFFER MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. VALID ONLY IN THE UK. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. INTERNET CONNECTION AND EA ONLINE ACCOUNT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN ONLINE FEATURES AND/OR SERVICES. EA ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY, TERMS OF SERVICE AND FEATURE UPDATES CAN BE FOUND AT www.ea.com. YOU MUST BE 13+. EA MAY PROVIDE CERTAIN INCREMENTAL CONTENT AND/OR UPDATES FOR NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE, IF AND WHEN AVAILABLE. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON www.ea.com/2/service-updates.