"igazor;c-17866035" wrote:
You are correct on all counts. The problem with the disc version of TS2 is that it relies on DRM methods that are no longer supported. The Origin based UC, now available only to those who already have in on their accounts, was remastered to work on modern operating systems. It's still there for download and install for those who have it, but those who do not cannot obtain it.
Most of my childhood games don't seem to be supported on my current modern desktop computer either. I have managed to find some of my childhood favorites on the App Store, and apparently the same company, Humongous Entertainment, has made app versions of the original PC games.
I also downloaded the digital versions of Roller Coaster Tycoon and SimCity4 on Amazon; perhaps, they were remastered as well into digital copies. I can also find Roller Coaster Tycoon on the App Store, but I already own the PC version. So, it's not worth it.
The Mac version of TS2 I believe is being kept up to date for the modern macOS and is still available for purchase from the company that was licensed to convert it by way of the App Store. But that doesn't really do any good for a Windows user.
The Mac version of TS2 seems to be just the Super Collection, and the Super Collection is missing FreeTime and Apartment Life expansion packs, and probably a bunch of stuff packs. But, the Super Collection can definitely be one's The Sims 2 starter kit.
On a different subject, I have already uninstalled The Sims 3 directly through Origin. But then, when I checked my C: folder, I discovered that The Sims 3 folder was still left in there. The uninstallation also didn't remove The Sims 3 folder from the Documents folder. Plus, I went into the Registry Editor and saw the Sims 3 registry keys in there. So, in order to make a complete uninstallation, I have to manually delete/remove those files. Afterwards, I may begin re-installing The Sims 3.
I am hoping that The Sims 3 base game installation would allow me to play with decent frame rates (aka smooth gameplay) with medium settings, but if I have to be stuck with low settings, then I might as well put The Sims 3 on hold... until I manage to get a computer upgrade or a brand-new gaming computer.
