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Is it okay to play Sims 4 on MacBook Air?

Re: Will Sims 4 Run on my Macbook Air
The Sims 4 was specifically designed with performance in mind. The Macbook Air being a high performance laptop, it should not have any problem running the game.
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Can I run Sims 4 on my MacBook air?

The Sims 4 is now playable on PC, Mac Xbox One and Playstation 4!
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Will The Sims 4 slow down my MacBook air?

The Sims 4 won't slow your Mac down but it's a very low spec. machine and not designed for gaming at all. How well the game will perform on the Mac, especially with any packs installed, large saves, possible 3rd party content, is another question.
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Are MacBooks good for playing The Sims 4?

Apple is known for its exceptionally quality laptops. Many MacBooks from the last few years will be capable of playing Sims 4, we have picked this one because of its quality as an all-round device. It has a sleek and appealing appearance.
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Can you play Sims 4 on M1 MacBook Air?

The Sims 4 runs on M1 and M2 Macs with Apple Silicon via Rosetta 2.
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Why does my macbook air get hot when I play Sims 4?

Macbooks are not designed to play games. They have awful ventilation, they will rapidly overheat and struggle, particularly with games that are resource heavy like Sims 4. Macbooks unlike PCs will constantly be doing “other stuff” behind the scenes. It is a multitasking nightmare machine.
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How do I install Sims 4 on my macbook air?

How to download The Sims 4 for free on Origin for MacOS
  1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
  2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.
  3. Click Origin for Mac from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Download Now.
  5. Download and open the Origin app on your Mac.
  6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.
  7. Click Download.
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What laptop will run Sims 4 smoothly?

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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Will Sims slow down Mac?

No, dual booting does not slow down a Mac (or any other laptop for that matter) as there will be only a single OS running at any given time. Is the 2018 Macbook Air suitable for light gaming - i.e. the Sims 4? Yep!
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Will Sims 4 slow down my laptop?

Hi Cozma: No, it will not slow your computer down. Installing a program does not slow down your computer a noticeable amount. If you installed Spore and The Sims 3, your computer would not be slowed down at all.
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How much storage does Sims 4 take up on MacBook air?

Mac. These are the requirements for The Sims 4 base game, no expansions included. Hard drive (free space): At least 25 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
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Why does Sims 4 make my laptop overheat?

Re: Sims 4 overheating

Make sure the vents are not clogged and that the vents have enough room to draw in air. If this persists, you may want to purchase a cooling mat for your laptop.
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How do I stop my Mac from overheating when I play Sims?

To keep your MacBook cool, fans should turn on automatically. You should not be worried just if you note that your Mac is hot. You only have to check if fans are turned on. If you want, you can check the temperature of your Mac with an application like Temperature Monitor.
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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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Can I play Origin games on Mac?

Origin for Mac is EA's platform for downloading and playing games on MacOS.
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Can I play Sims 4 on iPad?

The Sims 4: Can You Play It On iPad? Unfortunately, EA has not addressed any plans to port The Sims 4 onto the iOS store. Although you can buy The Sims 4 on the Origin or Steam app, you cannot access these from your iPad directly and it will not run on the operating system.
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What Mac is best for Sims?

If you're dead set on the MacBook Air, you won't really have a good experience with playing Sims, unless you get the 15" MacBook Pros or better. This isn't true anymore with the M1 Macs. They are phenomenal. Apple haven't produced any 15" MacBook Pros since 2019.
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Why is The Sims 4 not compatible with Mac?

Apple's Metal technology supports only more modern GPUs. You will have to use The Sims 4 Legacy Edition if your macOS computer does not have Intel HD and Iris Graphics from the HD 4000 series or newer, AMD GCN-based GPUs, and Nvidia Kepler-based GPUs or newer.
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Why are Macs so laggy?

Your Mac might be slow because of an outdated operating system or a full hard disk — especially if you have an older model Mac. If your Mac is new, it might be slow because you're running too many background programs and apps or even have a malware infection.
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Does Sims 4 need a good computer?

The Sims 4 game details

It's recommended that you have an Intel Core i5/AMD Athlon X4 and a GeForce GTX 650/Radeon HD 7870.
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What computers are good for Sims 4?

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Do you need a good laptop to run Sims 4?

Absolutely. Many laptops meet and exceed the minimum requirements in order to successfully play Sims 4. If you want it to run really smoothly, however, look for a laptop with plenty of ram, 8GB of ram being a good choice, and a powerful processor with an integrated graphics card.
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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 won't The Sims 4 download on my Mac?

You might try the same technique that was recommended, though—running the Origin reset tool for macs. Then go to your Origin library and click on the Sims 4 icon. If the game still doesn't download, reset Origin again, and when you launch it, allow automatic updates of Origin and the game.
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Is Sims 4 free forever?

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. Although it is only and exclusively the base game (without any kind of expansion or downloadable content), a free horse...
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