Will Sims 4 ruin my macbook air?

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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Can a MacBook Air handle 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.
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Will Sims 4 slow down 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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Is Sims 4 OK for Mac?

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. Download the EA app.
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Does Sims 4 slow down your laptop?

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. Today's games tend to be large and consume a lot of disc space.
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Will downloading Sims ruin my MacBook Air?

It should run ok and you have plenty of RAM.
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How to make Sims 4 less laggy on Mac?

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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How much is Sims 4 on a MacBook Air?

The Sims 4 Base Game is free to play across all platforms. You can download it 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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What laptops are good for Sims 4?

Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop AN17-41-R7G3

That is all topped up with a large 1-terabyte SSD and 16 GB of DDR5 memory, making it an ideal desktop replacement for those looking to grab one. For those Sims 4 players who want nothing less than the best, the Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop is the quintessential option.
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How do I make Sims run better on my MacBook Air?

On a Mac, you can uninstall applications from the Applications folder. Uninstalling these programs and applications will reboot your computer and help it run faster. All these steps to clean your computer will help to speed up your Mac or your Windows computer and reduce lag on Sims 4.
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Does Sims 4 take up a lot of space on MacBook?

Size on your Applications folder depends on you base game + packs installed. 25GB for The Sims 4 is normal, the game has so many assets and with lots of packs installed the game is huge. You can't do anything to prevent this, if you want to play The Sims 4 with all your packs installed the game needs that space.
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Can you play Sims on a MacBook Air through Steam?

-The Sims 4 on Steam is ONLY for PC. The Sims 4 on Origin is Mac and PC.
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Is 256GB enough for Sims 4?

256 GB storage is also enough for all your Sims 4-related content, and 8 GB RAM is sufficient to run all packs together. Interestingly, the black version of the 14" laptop is $50 more expensive and also has better reviews.
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How many GB is Sims 4?

The initial install size is only about 10 GB, but you'll need a lot more space than that if you plan on installing other expansion or game packs like The Sims 4 .
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Can we use SIM in MacBook Air?

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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How do I install Sims on my macbook air?

To download the game on the EA app
  1. Launch the EA app and make sure you're signed in.
  2. On The Sims 4 page, click the Download button.
  3. Check your install location and language preferences. Click Next.
  4. Review the terms of play, then click Download. The Play button will appear when your game is downloaded and ready to go.
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Is Sims 3 free on Origin?

The Sims 3 is sold by retailers worldwide, but can be downloaded to your computer for free using Origin if you previously purchased the game. The Sims 3 can also be downloaded for free using peer-to-peer file sharing protocol, also known as BitTorrent.
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Can you play Sims 2 on a Mac?

Is there a Mac version of The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection? Yes, it's called the Super Collection. Aspyr (The publisher of the on-disk Mac version) released 6 (of eight) Expansion Packs and 3 (of ten) Stuff packs for the Mac. It's available in the Mac App Store for £20.99/$29.99.
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What Sims 4 packs are free?

As pointed out by Twitter user @TheHenfordHen, Sims 4 players can now pick up the Romantic Garden Stuff and My First Pet Stuff packs for absolutely free via the EA App and Origin - the only catch is that you must play on PC or Mac to claim.
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When did Sims 4 become free?

The game was moved to a free-to-play model on October 18, 2022, monetized by the purchase of various paid downloadable content packs that have been developed since its release.
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Can I play Sims 4 on 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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Why does Sims 4 overheat my Mac?

The new MacBook Pro has an all-new, thinner, design so its thermal response to stress like 3D gaming might be hotter temps on the aluminum case. Laptops are not really designed to game, specially if your Mac does not have a dedicated GPU. You might need to down some of your graphic settings to cool down your computer.
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Why are Macs so laggy?

Why is my Mac running slow? Your Mac might be slow because of an outdated operating system or a full hard disk — especially if you have an older model Mac. If your Mac is new, it might be slow because you're running too many background programs and apps or even have a malware infection.
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Why is Sims 4 so slow on my laptop?

If playing with mods and custom content, move your mods folder to the desktop, clear your game cache and delete the localthumbcache. package from the Sims 4 folder to help with troubleshooting. Try playing the game again to test without the mods folder.
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