Can a MacBook Air run Sims 4?

Sims 4 should run ok, it is native to OS X, but bear in mind MacBook Airs are not very powerful, especially when it comes to gaming. The more packs you add to your game the slower your game performance may become. Make sure your in game graphics options are set to low/medium.
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Will Sims 4 slow down my MacBook Air?

The Sims 4 won't slow your Mac down but it's a very low spec. machine and not designed for gaming at all. How well the game will perform on the Mac, especially with any packs installed, large saves, possible 3rd party content, is another question.
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Can I put SIM in a MacBook Air?

Re: How to use sim on MacBook Air 2020

Hi @Chorefield @SKY1992bf is correct you need a dongle if you wish to use the SIM card with the Mac. There was the option to add one during the purchase of the Mac so if you didn't add it then you will need to purchase a one from somewhere.
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Can I play Sims 4 on Mac 2024?

Re: Is Sims 4 available on MacBook Air M2 Chip 2022 in 2024? Yes your Mac is compatible.
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What computers are good for Sims 4?

(There are a number of different chips you might see, depending on the processor, but this is the simple answer.) Intel makes some great laptop processors: the i5-8300H and 9300H are good, and great for Sims 4; the i7-8750H and 9750H are quite strong, overkill for the game.
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Can you play Sims 4 on a MacBook?

Is Sims 4 Available On Mobile? No. There is The Sims Mobile game specifically for iOS and Android which launched worldwide in 2018.
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What does Sims 4 run best on?

Recommended
  • Operating system: 64-bit Windows 10.
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (4 cores) or faster, AMD Ryzen 5 or better.
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM.
  • Hard drive (free space): At least 50 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
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Is my Mac too old for Sims 4?

The game requires 4GB of RAM (you have 2GB) and at least 10GB of free space on your hard drive. Unless you upgrade and add more RAM (this costs money), you will not be able to play the game on your Mac.
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Is The Sims 4 no longer available on Mac?

Sims 4 is available on both Origin and EA App for Mac users. If you bought your Sims 4 content on Steam or Epic then no, it is not available for Mac, you will have to repurchase all DLC although the base game is free in Origin and EA App.
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Can you play Sims 4 on an iPad?

The iPad Pro with M1 chip will be absolutely capable of running the game now. It has the same chip as the MacBook Airs, 13" MacBook Pros and Mac minis released at the end of last year which can happily run the game. It is also the same chip in the newly announced iMacs.
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Can a MacBook Air M1 run Sims?

It will get hot, it doesn't have a fan. But the M1 chips are very efficient. It's not a gaming machine by any means but I have the game plus all packs installed and it plays well.
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Do MacBook Airs have USB ports?

These Mac models have Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports: 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 introduced in 2023 or later. iMac introduced in 2021 or later. MacBook Air introduced in 2020 or later.
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Why won't my Mac read my SD card?

There can be several reasons why an SD card may not be showing up on a Mac. It could be due to a faulty or incompatible SD card, a loose connection, an outdated or incompatible card reader driver, a corrupted file system on the SD card, or an issue with the Mac's settings or software.
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Does Sims 4 overheat on a MacBook?

Because the game requires a lot of power to run and 13" MacBook Pros have integrated Intel chips which aren't designed for the demands of gaming. You can improve it a bit though.
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How do I make Sims 4 run smoother on my MacBook air?

Your MBP is right at the bottom of the minimum requirements to run the game so it's most probably struggling if you've added additional packs to your game and/or CC/Mods. Try lowering your graphics settings to low, enabling laptop mode and making sure nothing else is running on your Mac.
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Does Sims damage laptops?

In general, the only reasons why an otherwise capable laptop would be damaged by running Sims 4 are if it's allowed to overheat or if it has a hardware defect. For the first, make sure it can cool itself properly: play on a hard flat surface, or use a laptop tray or similar to elevate it so air can flow underneath.
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How to play Sims 4 on MacBook Air?

I'm an existing player on PC looking to play on Mac
  1. Download Origin for Mac at: www.origin.com/download.
  2. Login with the same EA account that you use to play The Sims 4 on PC. ...
  3. Select on the 'My Games' tab and click on The Sims 4 from your library.
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Why won't it let me play Sims on my Mac?

If you have a PC-only disc of the game:

The Sims 4 for Mac is a digital-only release. The installation discs in packaged editions of The Sims 4 aren't Mac compatible, but players who buy a packaged PC-only version can still redeem the code in the box to access the Mac version through the EA app.
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What laptop can you play Sims 4 on?

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop excels in high-end gaming, specifically optimized for Sims 4.
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Does Sims 4 mess up MacBook?

It should run ok and you have plenty of RAM. But and there is a "but" please note the following. 1) You should not run on Ultra High graphic settings as this can damage your Mac in the long run. 2) Remember that the more content you add, the slower your game will run.
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Will Sims 4 slow my MacBook?

Yes you Mac will slow down other tasks while you play the Sims 4. That is how things work. If you start a large number of programs you may eventually be unable to start a new program until you have ended one or more of the already running programs.
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Is Sims 4 no longer available on Mac?

Back in November 2022 EA announced the Legacy Edition of Sims 4 would be officially sunset and no longer available. Users were however still able to play it if it was already installed on their Mac. As of the 18 April 2023 game patch, 1.97.
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Is Sims 4 a heavy game?

@ashleykfc Sims 4 is actually much more GPU intensive than CPU intensive. This is true of most games, with the exceptions being those like Cities: Skylines that require a lot of off-screen simulation. Sims 4 is more CPU intensive than Sims 3, which is a common comparison to make, but that's about relative demands.
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Can I play Sims 4 on a Chromebook?

No, the Sims 4 does not run on a Chromebook. Sims 4 needs either macOS or Windows to run.
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Does Sims 4 slow down your computer?

Will the game slow the computer down? Again in general no. If the hardware meets or exceeds the minimum requires the game should run properly.
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