Sims 2 on Origin

They did at one point have it available, but it was a one time thing, not sure if they will do it again. However, I did get a digital copy from ebay that has the complete collection in one download if you want to check it out. This is the one I bought https://tinyurl.com/ycwypywp if you look around at others don't get the ones that mention Origin unless it says you can use your own ID because there are some that give you their ID and Password so you are paying to use their game, not getting your own game.

I'm eagerly waiting for Origin to include The Sims in their library.

You can get The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection by contacting a representative on Origin. They'll ask for an activation code if you have any of TS2 cases. That's how I got mine 4 years ago.

I've read that it might be possible to request a copy without having a code. It's worth a try. The game runs fine after doing some graphic adjustments.

Here's an article with workarounds for the common graphic issues when playing on advance systems:

https://simscommunity.info/2016/04/27/the-sims-2-setting-up-the-resolution-windowed-mode-smooth-edges-sim-shadows/

I didn't discover Sims until right after TS3 first came out. I've always been curious to find a copy of some of the older editions. If Origin offered TS1 and/or TS2, I'd definitely buy.

If your on Mac it’s in the App Store, the whole sims 2 collection. But they gave it free a few years back, I got it from there, and even then contacting customer support and asking for it, they’d give it to you for free, but that stopped. Even if you have proof or purchase they won’t give it. I have seen on Reddit ppl say where you can get it for free, but I never done it. Something old hardware games.

Unless you managed to get a code for the ultimate collection, they’re probably never gonna add it to Origin. There’s still other ways to find and buy the game, if you’re really interested in getting it

@AquariusMom You either buy it online or download the ultimate version. The only downside are the poor scenery textures.

"lunaoddity;c-17492861" wrote:
I'm eagerly waiting for Origin to include The Sims in their library.

You can get The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection by contacting a representative on Origin. They'll ask for an activation code if you have any of TS2 cases. That's how I got mine 4 years ago.

I've read that it might be possible to request a copy without having a code. It's worth a try. The game runs fine after doing some graphic adjustments.

Here's an article with workarounds for the common graphic issues when playing on advance systems:

https://simscommunity.info/2016/04/27/the-sims-2-setting-up-the-resolution-windowed-mode-smooth-edges-sim-shadows/

Unfortunately, I sold all My TS2 games several years ago when they were no longer playable. So, not sure how to get a code. I see them selling for cheap on ebay so I can look into it.

I was able to get it through Origin, since I had purchased something for it online. That was a rare thing for me to do back then. I have all of Sims2 on disk, but they offered a Holiday SP, I think it was and I had no easy way to get out to the store to purchase it and just didn't wish to wait. It's a good thing. I lent my Base game disk(s) to my daughter-in-law while they were living with us, and my baby grandson had discovered how to open up the disk drawer on his mommy's laptop. Suffice it to say, he thrashed my disk. :open_mouth: That made me sad, as I had a hankering to play that game again. Delighted when EA made the Ultimate Sims 2 Collection available for free to those of us who had purchased a downloadable pack.

"lunaoddity;c-17492861" wrote:

You can get The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection by contacting a representative on Origin. They'll ask for an activation code if you have any of TS2 cases. That's how I got mine 4 years ago.

Unfortunately there was an announcement in 2018 where EA announced they will no longer give away free copies. :'(

announcement on this forum

article on sims community
I linked the article because they state there will no longer be free codes because it was too popular. I think this might be the case, ea of course prefers people buying their newer games. If only they would make sims 2 available for purchase, they would see people are still interested.

I wish they would along with the Sims 1 too. They are such fun games.