I mean there is always the Sims 2 and 3 that runs on 32-bit computers. Stardew Valley is a ton of fun too.
The switch was made because so many computers were crashing with the 32-bit computers. Why a lot of Steam games are 64 bit now too.
https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/the-sims/the-sims-4/when-to-use-the-sims-4-64-bit-or-32-bit-version/
Legacy edition was made for 32-bit computers. True it sucks with the patches.
https://mspoweruser.com/ea-set-to-withdraw-support-for-the-sims-4-on-older-machines-2/
But yes why I had to be so vocal about having the Sims 4 on console so that those with older computers can switch to console if need be. With Black Friday, computer prices should be cheaper and also building a computer is cheaper too and plenty of Simmers will help younger Simmers out with that. When I was younger, I had to work my behind off with chores to buy my Sims games and the computers to run them on. Probably wouldn't hurt to ask parents for a new computer rather than a new phone for the holidays too which probably will be cheaper with how much phones and plans cost now of days. All a matter of what a kid is willing to sacrifice for the Sims and if they will work hard for it or not. Working for the Sims has helped me grow into a better adult and help manage money better. I've just always been a Simmer who has been self-supported with my Sims addiction rather than having my parents pay it for me. If all else will help younger Simmers learn life skills with the value of money like it did with me and how to work for the things you want in life, instead of having parents do things for you which will make the transition into adulting easier to adjust to.