As an avid Sims fan, I've played every Sims game ever released lol.I know it's not readily available on Origin anymore (it's a shame they took it off), but is there absolutely no way to get the Sims 2 anymore?I have / had the disc version but I really want the digital version so I can actually play it.I guess this is a last ditch effort to try and get it because I'm gutted it's a game I can potentially never play again after being such a huge fan for so long.

Hi there @beckys19, The Sims 2 is no longer available digitally through Origin for purchase- if you do not already own The Ultimate Collection in Origin, the only way to play is through the disk version.

Is the Sims 2 (digital) version available to access / purchase on Origin?

11 Replies

EA_Solaire
Community Manager
3 years ago
Hi there @beckys19,

The Sims 2 is no longer available digitally through Origin for purchase- if you do not already own The Ultimate Collection in Origin, the only way to play is through the disk version.
Tremayne4260
Hero
3 years ago
@beckys19 , if you have the disks all you need is an external disk drive to install the game and play. If you want to install the game and have any question, please feel free to ask.
SlackerVibes
3 years ago
Heyo really want to play sims 2 but I only have the disks and it doesn't work on my laptop is there any way that I can get the game digitally through proving ownership of my original game?
mate54
Hero+
3 years ago
@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.

If you wish to install the game on PC using disks, which is possible, with some setup, please start a new thread, list all the packs you have and whether any of them are Deluxe/Collection bundles, as well as the issues that you're having.
HeyMyNameIsFait
2 years ago
i just purchased the disk drive for that reason. whenever i go to play it i get told something about the administer on the comp won't let it play. i talked to a microsoft customer service person and he'd told me i needed to download it or it wouldn't play..so i'm not sure what to do. i just wanna play!
Mantha_B2007
2 years ago
@HeyMyNameIsFaith I really wouldn't reccomend installing sims 2 from discs as to install it you have to disable admin privelages and it will install securom which will basically slow down your entire pc. The only way you can really play it digitally is through other sources now because EA doesn't seem to care that they could make loads of nostalgia money by putting this game on steam. Just search sims 2 starter pack online and you will find something
Cyan148
New Ace
2 years ago
@HeyMyNameIsFaith On another thread i posted how I get sims 2 to work on modern pcs and laptops with the disk version. Its on page 4
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-The-Sims-Games/Sims-2-won-t-play/m-p/12720424/highlight/true#M21437
Tremayne4260
Hero
2 years ago
@HeyMyNameIsFaith , in regards to installing the game from disks and Securom, there are instructions you have to do a Google search for in regards to installing the game (actually affects everything from Freetime onwards) and how to remove or prevent Securom from installing. You do have to install the disks as an Administrator, but it is doable.
Any other questions on how to install the game, please start a new thread and be as detailed as possible on what happens, what errors you are getting and so forth.
pitthamb385
Rising Scout
2 years ago
@Mantha_B2007 sims 2 starter pack is for osab's repack
R_nelson95
7 months ago
Not sure if you're still having any problems downloading the games, but if its denying it (administration block) you'll just have to force run it.
> Search Command Prompt
> Right-click it and select "Run as Administrator"
> it'll say C:\Windows\System32> (Or something like that), you'll just have to type in which drive you're trying to run it under and write it after the ">" ( EX: C:\Windows\System32>D: ) then when you hit enter " D: \> " will pop up below it. You'll type autorun.exe and hit "ENTER"
So it should look something like this
C:\Windows\System32>D:
D:\>autorun.exe
D:\>
And the game should start running so you can download it. Hopefully I wrote that clear enough and it helps. I have a windows desktop btw, not sure how to do it on a MAC.