Best place to purchase Sims 4?
Where should I purchase Sims 4 and is there a good bundle to buy? I have never played Sims and want to try it out, but not sure where to look. Is it just download codes now or do I need a hard copy d...
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Thanks for the information! I was wondering if I should get a disc cause I see a lot of things about codes so it’s good to know I don’t need one. I was going to buy Sims 4 because it was the newest one but I have never played before so I don’t really know if one is better than the other.
@Dawneyork There are some (a few) third party resellers. When you buy The Sims 4 (and other games with a code) you are paying for a license to use the software. In the case of The Sims 4 the DRM is Origin so the disc is for installation only. Like Steam after install you have to activate (use the code in Origin) the game. As the game has been out for a while now it is probably better to get the digital download version through Origin. I usually buy my games from Amazon as they are a reputable third party seller and I have a prime account. Amazon is surprising good and I have had only a few problems that were taken care of in a quick manner. Be aware there are Ebay sellers that are not authorized resellers. While the codes may work those codes may have come from an illegal source. Some big box stores sell The Sims 4 but they sell the disc version only and it is usually in a theft container. If the game is open make sure it is in the original package and sealed as someone may have copied the code. Even if you buy the physical version you can still use the code to activate the game on Origin and get the digital download version. As optical drives continue to disappear digital delivery may be the only way to get your software. I just bought Shadow of the Tombraider from Amazon and it is a Steam delivery only.
