The Sims 2 is currently not available for purchase on Origin, so if you want the game this is the only way to get it at this time. EA has announced that they will no longer support the title, which already has a sequel available and another about to release.
expressly, Can I play Sims 2 on Windows 10?
If you intend to play the Sims 2. I agree with RebeccaKemp: it is not compatible with Windows 10 For those of use whom spent an incredible about of time and money on the Sims 2 and all of the expansion packs, building families and communities, Windows 10 unfortunately will not allow game play.
for instance, Can you play Sims 2 without the disc?
Re: Play the Sims 2 without CD
If you still have your game keys you can an EA Game Advisor to add the game to your Origin account and then play without disc. As Sims 2 is an older game you’ll have to contact an EA Game Advisor to have it added to your Origin account.
in fact Is The Sims 2 abandonware? The Sims 2 came out in 2004 and EA stopped selling physical copies in 2014, Origin stopping the sale of online copies in 2018. Thus, it is now considered ‘abandonware‘.
Why did they stop selling Sims 2?
On October 15th, 2018 EA announced they were permanently ceasing all free copies of The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection and would no longer provide them to any players. They cited a lack of support to handle all the game requests and told players to consider purchasing and playing The Sims 3, The Sims 4, or The Sims Mobile.
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Can you still play the Sims 2?
Once upon a time, even The Sims 2 used to be available on Origin, but was removed toward the end of 2017. EA stopped servicing The Sims 2 in 2014, but eased players into the change by gifting anyone who’d purchased a digital copy of The Sims 2 through Origin the upgraded Ultimate Collection.
Can I play Sims 2 on my laptop?
No, the Sims 2 is made to be played on a PC/laptop. You can play Sims Mobile on your phone.
Is there a way to play Sims 2?
There is no legal way to download The Sims 2. The only option is to buy an actual physical disc version.
How do I install Sims 2 on Windows 10 without a disk?
How do I install Sims 2 without the disc? Open Explorer and choose “My Computer.” Double-click the virtual drive created by your mounting software. Follow the prompts to launch The Sims 2 without a CD.
How do you get Sims 2 digitally?
Your best bet to be able to play the game is to find a new or used copy of Sims 2 Base game on disk. You can purchase them from Amazon, E-Bay, local game stores that sell used copies of games or thrift stores. Don’t worry that it’s a used copy because the codes are no longer used to register the game.
Is downloading Sims 2 Illegal?
No. There is no legal way to download The Sims 2 anymore as it is abandonware. However, no one cares if you illegally obtain it because it is abandonware.
Can you still play The Sims 2?
Once upon a time, even The Sims 2 used to be available on Origin, but was removed toward the end of 2017. EA stopped servicing The Sims 2 in 2014, but eased players into the change by gifting anyone who’d purchased a digital copy of The Sims 2 through Origin the upgraded Ultimate Collection.
Can you install Sims 2?
If your storage drive has enough space, then yes, you can install Sims 2. Or you could just get another storage drive just for Sims 2, if it doesn’t have enough space.
Do they still sell The Sims 2?
Once upon a time, even The Sims 2 used to be available on Origin, but was removed toward the end of 2017. EA stopped servicing The Sims 2 in 2014, but eased players into the change by gifting anyone who’d purchased a digital copy of The Sims 2 through Origin the upgraded Ultimate Collection.
Can you still get The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection 2020?
Re: Sims 2 Ultimate collection 2020
There are no plans in the works to re-release the game at this time.
Can you still download The Sims 2?
The Sims 2 (at least for Windows users) is hard to legally get unless you have the CD/DVD copies or gotten the Ultimate Collection. If you don’t have either, you can still get The Sims 2 but only on a Mac. EA stopped selling The Sims 2 so there was no way to get it unless you use stores like Amazon.
Is Sims 2 or 3 better?
Sims 3 had better graphics, but ran a lot crappier than Sims 2. Sims 2 has better family gameplay, and I love the Bon Voyage expansion pack; Sims 3 World Adventures was very lacking as a vacation pack. I love the open neighborhood in Sims 3. I appreciate it a lot more now that I have a computer that runs it better.
Does anyone still play Sims 1?
Yes, people still play The Sims, though if you’re trying to play the original Sims that might be a bit tricky. The last game in the series came out in 2014, which seems like a long time ago, but Sims 3 came out in 2009.
What computer is best for Sims 2?
The Sims 2 Recommended Requirements
- CPU: Pentium 4 or Athlon XP.
- CPU SPEED: 2 GHz.
- RAM: 512 MB.
- OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7.
- VIDEO CARD: 64 MB 3D accelerated video card (NVIDIA GeForce3/ATI Radeon 8500/Intel Extreme Graphics 2 or better)
- TOTAL VIDEO RAM: 64 MB.
- 3D: Yes.
- PIXEL SHADER: 1.3.
What computer does Sims 2 work on?
Microsoft Windows
Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10. CPU: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent (For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent) RAM: At least 4 GB RAM.
Can I download The Sims 2?
There is no legal way to download The Sims 2. The only option is to buy an actual physical disc version.
What can you do in The Sims 2?
It’s a sandbox game – there is no one way to play it. You choose what you want to do with your Sim and how you want to run its life. You can make your Sim live a “typical” life and find another Sim to settle down with, and raise some kids together. You can make your Sim sleep with every other Sim in the neighbourhood.
Does The Sims 2 work on Windows 7?
Yes, Sims 2 is compatible with Windows 7.
How do I install Sims 2 without a disc?
Re: Downloading sims 2 without disk drive
If you still have your game keys an EA Game Advisor can add the game to your Origin account and you can then play without disc. As Sims 2 is an older game you’ll have to contact an EA Game Advisor to have it added to your Origin account.
Can you play The Sims 2 on Mac?
Everything has been overhauled to work with modern hardware and OS configurations, optimizing performance with a new renderer, and we are supporting native resolutions (including 4K and Retina support). If your system does not meet these minimums, The Sims™ 2: Super Collection will NOT run on your Mac.
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