Mackie The Staggie Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Since EA are no longer producing content or updating patches for Sims 2, they have decided to release the game for free for a limited time until the 31st July. The complete Sims 2 (including all expansion packs and added content) can be obtained through Orgin, follow instructions here. There is also a guide for increasing the resolution if needed here. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks, never would've known about this otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz_the_Squirrel Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 *only available on windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiG Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Downloaded it and it won't work on Windows 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Downloaded it and it won't work on Windows 7 Seems like compatibility mode works clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiG Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Yeah I went for XP compatibility mode. Runs slow as anything though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo-A-Gogo Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 just downloading this now. nearly two hours and its 91%! only ever played sim city on the snes. this looks nothing like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwellfan Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Seems like compatibility mode works clicky Anyone know what particular things to download here? I'm not very clued up on PC gaming and internet patches etc. I'm on Windows 7 so it seems I'm going to need some of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints1884 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 The sims 2 is still better than the sims 3. The sims 4 is coming out soon,let's hope it's better than the sims 3! Is anyone having problems signing into origin? I keep getting the I have to be online to sign into origin,even though I am online. I have tried to contact EA through their website but the website isn't working,also tried emailing them with no joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints1884 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 just downloading this now. nearly two hours and its 91%! only ever played sim city on the snes. this looks nothing like that It's better than sim city IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Anyone know what particular things to download here? I'm not very clued up on PC gaming and internet patches etc. I'm on Windows 7 so it seems I'm going to need some of it. For compatibility mode, you just right-click on the game shortcut and select 'Properties' from the context menu. Choose the 'Compatibility' tab and you'll see the option for selecting an older version of Windows to trick the game into thinking it's running under. Seems that some folks have had luck with Windows XP - haven't tried it with Win7 yet, so I can't say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 The sims 2 is still better than the sims 3. The sims 4 is coming out soon,let's hope it's better than the sims 3! Is anyone having problems signing into origin? I keep getting the I have to be online to sign into origin,even though I am online. I have tried to contact EA through their website but the website isn't working,also tried emailing them with no joy. Origin's a total c**t of a program. It doesn't check your online status, it just asks Windows if you're online and accepts the answer. Unfortunately, Windows 7 is really flaky with detecting whether or not you're online so, if you have a little yellow warning sign on your network connection (which probably says 'local only' when you hover over it), Origin won't let you connect. If that's your problem, try googling for answers. Loads of people have discovered different fixes that work for them, but some haven't managed yet. My solution has been just not to use Origin, but I guess I'll have to experiment again if I ever want to try this copy of The Sims 2 Oh, and EA's customer services are famously rank rotten, so I'm not surprised that you've had no response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints1884 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Origin's a total c**t of a program. It doesn't check your online status, it just asks Windows if you're online and accepts the answer. Unfortunately, Windows 7 is really flaky with detecting whether or not you're online so, if you have a little yellow warning sign on your network connection (which probably says 'local only' when you hover over it), Origin won't let you connect. If that's your problem, try googling for answers. Loads of people have discovered different fixes that work for them, but some haven't managed yet. My solution has been just not to use Origin, but I guess I'll have to experiment again if I ever want to try this copy of The Sims 2 Oh, and EA's customer services are famously rank rotten, so I'm not surprised that you've had no response. I know EA's customer services are bad,as I have been playing the sims from the start. I have tried changing the anti virus settings to allow origin to connect to the internet,downloaded a new copy of origin,cleared all cookies. These where all suggestions on EA's help website,still not working! If you're into hacks/custom content there are loads of sites like this one. http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/ I would say it's one of the best sites for information,getting help,hacks and EA custom content for the sims 2 & 3 that are free on there but would have to pay for on the EA website. Go grab yourself some free premium content and get playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Wouldn't touch an EA game with a bargepole, even if it's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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