Can you buy Sims 4 without the disc?

@JeimyCeciliano You can buy Sims 4 directly from Origin, or you can register a product code from a physical copy in your Origin library. (Click the + Add a game button.) Either way, you can then download the game from your library without needing to use a disc.
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Can you get Sims 4 without a disc?

@eyjaeva You can download and install and run Sims 4 without the disc. Origin is the DRM and you can download the game through Origin. All you need is the code to activate the game and once activated the game can be downloaded through Origin.
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Do you need a disk drive for Sims?

How can I download Sims 4 legally? You buy it from Origin [ https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/buy/sims-4/mac-pc-download/base-game/digital-deluxe-edition ]. You just need a hard disk drive to store the downloaded game; I assume you have one. You don't need an optical disc drive to “download” any game.
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Does Sims 4 come on a disc?

Re: does the Sims 4 come as a disk

@MadiJara TS4 does come in disc. I bought my as disc but I redeemed the code and in Origin and installed as digital download from Origin. You have to have Origin to play so even if you install from disc you will have to install Origin.
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Is it possible to install The Sims 4 without Origin?

You need to use Origin for the initial install. What issues are you having, perhaps we can help? Once the game is installed and launched once, you can set Origin to offline and launch the game without using it. It's worth checking back occasionally for updates/patches though.
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Is The Sims 4 fun without any packs installed?

Is there a way to open Sims without Origin?

@SexytriniBaby It's not possible, sorry. You can in fact play without an internet connection, as long as you've signed into Origin recently enough. But you do have to login to Origin before the game will launch.
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on Origin?

@shayshay229 Just sign into the EA App with the same email address and password you were using in Origin, and all your content should be available to download from your game library. There's no need to spend any more money.
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Why are there 2 Sims 4 discs?

I've heard that they're both so you can download the game completely as one disk holds some files, and the other disk holds the rest, or that Disk 2 has a bit of extra content like extra soundtrack.
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How to play Sims 4 without downloading it?

Emulator Websites. Another option for playing Sims 4 online for free is by using emulator websites. These websites allow you to play various console games directly in your browser without the need for downloading or installing any software.
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Can I put Sims 4 on a USB?

Create a folder on the USB (label it Origin Games or whatever, just not The Sims 4). Open Origin, right-click on the Sims 4 icon, and select Move Game. Choose the folder you created on your USB stick, and Origin should take care of the rest.
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Can Sims 4 be downloaded on a laptop?

The Sims 4 Base Game is now free-to-play across all platforms. For Mac users, you can download through Origin, and if you're playing on PC you can download from the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games. Before you start installing the game, check that your PC or Mac meets our system requirements.
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How do I install Sims 4 from disc?

Install your game disc in the Origin client
  1. Log in to the Origin client.
  2. Click Origin in the menu bar and select Redeem Product Code.
  3. Enter your game code and click Next.
  4. Close the code redemption window.
  5. Insert your game disc into your computer's disc drive.
  6. Click Install on the game installation pop-up window.
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Can you download Sims 4 without EA?

You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.
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Where can I download Sims 4?

HOW TO INSTALL THE SIMS 4
  • Download and install. Download The EA app. Download Origin for Mac.
  • Create and log in to your EA account.
  • Search "The Sims 4" and add it to your Library.
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Can you play Sims 4 without expansion packs?

You can play the 'base game' without any expansions, which includes a great deal of content and everything you 'need' to play the game.
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How expensive is all of Sims 4?

When combining the prices of all expansion packs, game packs, stuff packs, and kits, the total cost of all Sims 4 DLC in 2023 comes out to an astounding $995 (USD).
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Why is Sims 4 now free?

Basically, The Sims 4 makes its money through expansion packs, and there were very few sales of the base game taking place before EA made the decision to make The Sims 4 free to play.
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Is The Sims 2 being discontinued?

The game has been retired. If you own a Mac, though, you can purchase The Sims 2 Super Collection, made specifically for Mac, on Mac App Store.
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Is The Sims 2 still available?

Currently, The Sims 2 is not available on any online retailers. Physical copies of the game can still work, though much like with The Sims, these can be a bit limited. Unlike The Sims, however, The Sims 2 actually runs fairly well on modern systems. That isn't to say there aren't a few problems.
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Can you play Sims 2 without disc 1?

Re: Missing 1st Disk to The Sims 2--Possible to Install? You can use someone else's disc 1 with your CD-key if you know someone else with the game. However, the game won't run without an actual disc 1 in the drive (since you'll need to return it to whoever you borrow it from).
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What happens if I uninstall Sims 4 on Origin?

Your saves/mods etc are stored in the Sims 4 folder in Documents > Electronic Arts. Uninstalling the game shouldn't remove these but always back up just in case.
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Does Sims 4 cost money on Origin?

Play with Life

The Sims 4 is the ultimate life simulation game—create unique characters, build dream homes, and let chaos unfold. Oh, and did we mention it's free?
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How do I play Sims 4 after I buy it?

Go to the my games tab in Origin, hover over your copy of The Sims 4 and choose download/install/play.
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