The Sims 2 can be legally purchased as "The Sims 2 Legacy Collection," which is available on platforms like the EA App, Steam, and Epic Games Store. This is a re-release that supports Windows 10/11. The collection typically costs around $29.99. For Mac users, there is also "The Sims 2: Super Collection" available on the Apple App Store. Note that the original Sims 2 Ultimate Collection was once available for free on Origin but is no longer officially sold, and other versions floating online may be pirated or unsupported. Hence, buying through official digital stores like EA, Steam, or Epic Games is the recommended legal route. Summary of options:
- Buy The Sims 2 Legacy Collection on EA App, Steam, or Epic Games (Windows)
- Buy The Sims 2 Super Collection on the Mac App Store (Mac)
This ensures stable, supported versions of the game for modern systems.
