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Is it better to play Sims 4 on a laptop or PC?

@KaayiBee The desktop is much better than the laptop for Sims 4, in that the laptop would barely run the game at all. The processor is weak for the game, its integrated graphics chip is even weaker, and 4 GB memory isn't nearly enough to run all or most expansions together.
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Is Sims better on PC or laptop?

All things considered, the PC and console versions of The Sims 4 stack up very well. The PC version has just the slightest edge due to its ability to utilize mods/custom content, its unrestricted Gallery, and its more intuitive controls. If players have the choice, PC is the way to go.
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Is laptop mode better Sims 4?

If your PC or Mac is at or near the minimum requirements, or if you're playing on a laptop, you might want to run your game in Laptop Mode. This improves your frame rate (for smoother graphics) and makes the game run more efficiently (for longer battery life).
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What's the best computer to run The Sims 4?

Minimum and recommended specs for The Sims 4

An easy choice is the 15.6-inch Acer Aspire E 15, which comes outfitted with an Intel Core i3-8130U processor, Intel UHD 620 GPU, 6GB of RAM and a 1TB HDD. (For a few more bucks, you can opt for a zippier Core i5 CPU and more powerful Nvidia GeForce MX150 GPU.)
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Can you play Sims 4 on a laptop?

The Sims 4 is now playable on PC, Mac Xbox One and Playstation 4!
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Comparing Sims 4 on LAPTOP vs. POWERFUL PC

Why is Sims 4 so slow on my laptop?

Re: Sims 4 Game is Lagging/Slow. If playing with mods and custom content, move your mods folder to the desktop, clear your game cache and delete the localthumbcache. package from the Sims 4 folder to help with troubleshooting. Try playing the game again to test without the mods folder.
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What does a laptop need to run Sims 4?

Recommended
  • Operating system: 64-bit Windows 10.
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (4 cores) or faster, AMD Ryzen 5 or better.
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM.
  • Hard drive (free space): At least 50 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
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Are HP laptops good for Sims 4?

If you're looking for a big-screen laptop to enjoy the Sims 4, the largest HP OMEN model is a great choice. This is a gaming laptop powered by an 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ graphics with plenty of customisation options to adapt your laptop to your needs.
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How much does Sims 4 cost on laptop?

$29.99 at checkout, auto-renewed every 12 month(s) at $29.99.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

When is The Sims 5 release date? There is currently no release date for The Sims 5. Fortunately, we do know that EA is now working on the game under the working title Project Rene. Unfortunately, we also know that its development is still in its early stages - so don't expect it to release anytime soon.
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Will Sims 4 overheat my laptop?

Your computer isn't a very strong laptop, so the game will ask a lot from it. Depending on what kind of material it's made of it can become pretty hot. Which is normal when playing heavy games. You can buy special fans to put underneath your computer so it gets a bit cooler.
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Is a Sims 5 coming out?

While Project Rene has been officially unveiled, the release of the fifth core Sims game is still a while off, maybe as late as sometime in 2025.
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Is Sims 4 free on PC forever?

The Sims 4 is now free worldwide. 8 years after its launch (back in 2014), EA's game goes to the free-to-play format. That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it. And when we get it, it will be forever, of course.
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Will The Sims 5 ever come out?

After plenty of rumours and speculation, The Sims 5 is official. It is being developed under the codename "Project Rene" and is still some way off from release, but the team behind it confirmed some details during The Sims Summit streamed online on 18 October 2022.
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How much RAM do you need for Sims 4?

4GB RAM is the minimum Sims 4 system requirements. Nowadays most people use 8GB RAM on their PC. So if you want to make sure that the game Sims 4 can run smoothly on your PC, 8GB RAM is recommended.
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Does Sims 4 work on Windows laptop?

The Sims 4 is available for Windows and macOS, as well as PlayStation and Xbox. You can purchase, download, and install The Sims 4 using the EA app or Origin app on PC and Mac. The Sims 4 requires a 3.3 GHz processor at least 4 GB of RAM and at least 25 GB of hard drive space.
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Can I play Sims 4 on Chromebook?

You can't play Sims 4 on a Chromebook. The Sims 4 isn't available for Google Chromebook and there isn't an available version for it. However, you can game on Chromebook if you use Chrome Remote Desktop to connect it to your Windows PC. The two devices must share the same internet connection.
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Will the Sims ever be free again?

The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).
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How do I make Sims 4 less laggy on my laptop?

Re: how to stop sims 4 lag
  1. Play in offline mode.
  2. Play in windowed mode.
  3. Don't put your graphics settings up high - keep them more in the medium quality (this is what you already mentioned)
  4. Uncheck uncompressed sim textures, post processing effects in 'Game Options'
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Will The Sims 4 break my computer?

It really depends on how much space you have on your computer. If you have multiple downloads,photos,videos it's going to have a impact on the game. I have sims 4 on my Samsung book don't have any issue excellent quality and have heaps of mods on it and no issue.
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Is Sims 4 a monthly fee?

In a surprise move, EA announced that it's making The Sims 4, one of the most popular and well-loved video games in 2022, free-to-play.
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How long does a Sims 4 game last?

Sims live for a minimum of 114 in-game days on a Normal lifespan.
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Do you have to pay monthly for Sims 4 PC?

The Sims 4 will be free-to-play permanently on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X.
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Can elder Sims get pregnant Sims 4?

However, since Teens can't access the 'Try for Baby' interaction, their pregnancy options are passive until they age up to Young Adulthood; while in practice Elders can't get pregnant even if they possess the 'Become Pregnant' ability.
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Can you buy cars in Sims 4?

Players could also purchase cars in the 'buy mode' of the game and drive them around. But the latest version, The Sims 4, features a very lesser number of cars, that too as decoration.
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