Sims 3 starter pack is all you need. Sims 1 and 2 are completely separate games. They aren’t connected to each other.

Can I download Sims 2 without a disc?

Re: Downloading sims 2 without disk drive If you still have your game keys an EA Game Advisor can add the game to your Origin account and you can then play without disc. As Sims 2 is an older game you’ll have to contact an EA Game Advisor to have it added to your Origin account.

Do you need The Sims 2 to play The Sims?

However, just keep in mind that, like the first, if you ever plan on installing any expansions (University, Nightlife etc.) then you will need The Sims 2 as the base game. 🙂 The sims 2 does not require the original sims game.. Although, if you ever want to download expansions, you will require the sims 2.

Can you install Sims 1 on Windows 10?

So the Sims Complete Collection has a better chance of installing on Windows 10 than the Sims 1 base game. (I still have both the base game I bought in 2001 and the Sims Complete Collection that I bought as a backup, in storage. As soon as I figure out which box they are in, they are coming out of storage.)

Why is my Sims 1 download not working?

This topic contains instructions for installing all the different file types for The Sims 1 custom content. There is also a section (the lower part of the page) which deals with the common causes of downloads not working properly. If you are running Windows 98, 2000 or XP ignore the (x86) part!

How do I download Sims 2 for Windows?

In Windows 8.1 or higher rightclick on the downloaded file and select Open with …. Explorer. Older versions of Windows: Mount the download in a program like Poweriso or Daemon.

What’s the best way to install Sims 2?

If you are the only person who uses your computer, then your account is very likely the administrator account. Insert the Sims 2 disc. If you have the 4-CD version, insert the first disc in the set. If you have the DVD version, then just insert the DVD. The disc should start automatically.

Where can I get the Sims 2 for free?

EA stopped selling The Sims 2 so there was no way to get it unless you use stores like Amazon. On July 2014, EA allowed you to get the Ultimate Collection free from Origin but after August 2014, there’s no way to get it now. However…

What kind of operating system do I need for Sims 2?

In the Properties window, click the “Compatibility” tab. Select the operating system. Check the “Run this program in compatibility mode for” box and then use the drop-down menu to select Windows XP (Service Pack 3). If Windows XP is not available, select Windows Vista.

Can you get the Sims 2 on a Mac?

If you don’t have either, you can still get The Sims 2 but only on a Mac. EA stopped selling The Sims 2 so there was no way to get it unless you use stores like Amazon. On July 2014, EA allowed you to get the Ultimate Collection free from Origin but after August 2014, there’s no way to get it now.

How do you download sims on Sims 2?

Installing Sims

  1. Double-click on the . Sims2Pack file of the Sim you would like to install.
  2. Select Install inside The Sims™ 2: Package Installer to complete the installation.
  3. The next time you launch The Sims™ 2: Super Collection, the newly installed Sim will be in the Create A Sim Sim Bin.