Is The Sims 2 still available?

@SlackerVibes There is no way to legally get a digital copy of The Sims 2 for PC anymore. 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 being discontinued?

Hello @tachin00123456, the support for Sims 2 was discontinued, meaning that the chances of it coming back for sale are incredibly unlikely.
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What is Sims 2 available on?

Eight expansion packs and nine "stuff packs" were subsequently released between 2005 and 2008. In addition, versions of The Sims 2 were released on various video game consoles, including the PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo DS, and GameCube, and mobile platforms, including the Nokia Ovi Store.
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Will EA ever bring back Sims 2?

@heronyx and @Dustlex , EA has stated not only here but on other platforms that there are no plans to bring Sims 2 back.
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Can I still download Sims 2?

The game has been retired.
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Will Sims 2 return to Origin?

Sims fans on Twitter have voiced their disappointment and frustration quite loudly (and even a bit rudely at times), but for now it seems pretty clear that The Sims 2 will not be returning to Origin in the near future.
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Is The Sims 2 offline?

The Sims, Sims 2 and 3 arent connected to the internet. They're their own games from discs originally and didnt need an internet connection. These arent multiplayer games. The only one that needs an internet connection is the Sims 4, and even then, you dont need to be connected to the internet to play it.
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How to play Sims 2 on EA?

@benh3193 It is not possible anymore to add The Sims 2 to your EA account. You can purchase disks and install it that way.
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Is The Sims 2 still popular?

The primary reason why The Sims 2 remains so popular, even years after it was succeeded by The Sims 3 and The Sims 4, is its deep lore and narrative, which contains mysteries still yet to be solved.
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How to install Sims 2?

If you have the 4-CD version, insert the first disc in the set. If you have the DVD version, then just insert the DVD. The disc should start automatically. If the disc does not start automatically, open Windows Explorer by pressing ⊞ Win + E and then double-click on the Sims 2 disc icon.
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Can you still play the original Sims?

Tracking down a playable copy of The Sims is a bit difficult nowadays, but not impossible — players can find copies for Xbox or PC on resale websites like eBay for as little as $10. EA has not released The Sims digitally, so that really just leaves tracking down a physical CD of the game.
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What do I need to play Sims 2?

The Sims 2 Recommended Requirements
  1. CPU: Pentium 4 or Athlon XP.
  2. CPU SPEED: 2 GHz.
  3. RAM: 512 MB.
  4. VIDEO CARD: 64 MB 3D accelerated video card (NVIDIA GeForce3/ATI Radeon 8500/Intel Extreme Graphics 2 or better)
  5. TOTAL VIDEO RAM: 64 MB.
  6. PIXEL SHADER: 1.3.
  7. 3D: Yes.
  8. DIRECTX VERSION: 8.1 (included)
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How can I buy Sims 2?

There is no legal way to download The Sims 2. The only option is to buy an actual physical disc version.
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Does EA sell Sims 2?

Sadly, EA/Origin does not sell the game anymore. The only way to get it is to buy it second hand, but that it will be expensive and the game can't be registered on Origin. Also, due to the copy protection, the game can't be installed on Windows 10.
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Why did Sims 4 remove toddlers?

"So, rather than include toddlers, we chose to go deeper on the features that make Sims come alive: meaningful and often amusing emotions; more believable motion and interactions; more tools in Create A Sim, and more realistic Sim behavior."
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Is Sims 2 free?

The Sims 2 is free on Origin. You'll get all its expansions and add-on packs too. For free.
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Why isn't Sims 2 on EA app?

@lol127848 The Sims 2 is not available for purchase, so it will not show up in EA App store. However, if you own the game on your account, and it does not show up in your game library, that is something else.
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Why isn t EA letting me play Sims?

At this time if you cannot launch The Sims 4 on EA app, please fully exit the app by ending the EA and EA Background Service processes in the task manager, then relaunch the EA app and try again. If you still cannot launch The Sims 4 please run an EA Error Report and provide the Report ID in a new thread.
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Why did they get rid of Sims Online?

Within several weeks, EA announced the game would shut down, and closed the servers on August 1, 2008. The Sims Online has retrospectively been viewed as a failed experiment, with its failure attributed to its limited features, repetitive gameplay and subscription fee.
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Can I download Sims 2 without a disc?

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.
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How long has The Sims 2 been out?

Electronic Arts released The Sims 2 on September 14, 2004. The sequel, developed by Maxis, takes place in a full 3D environment as opposed to the dimetric projection of the original game. Sims age through seven life stages, from infancy to old age and subsequent death. Another major feature is the aspiration system.
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What happened to The Sims 2?

On February 1, 2011, EA announced that The Sims 2 Store would close as of March 31, 2011 and therefore, support of The Sims 2 Store Edition had ended.
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