Yes, you can play Sims on a MacBook Air! Sims is one of the hundreds of thousands of games you can install and play directly on your MacBook Air without configuring, streaming, or virtualizing.
My name is Ty, and I have been a gamer since I could stand on my own two feet. I have played on as many devices that would allow it and even on some that probably shouldn’t have. I am here to share my knowledge and answer this article’s question in depth.
In this article, I will go over how gaming on a MacBook Air works, the performance of Sims on the device, and how to get set up and start creating your own story in the Sims.
Let’s boot up and get into this.
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Key Takeaways
- Sims is playable directly on your MacBook Air with no extra steps needed
- Performance is stable on most devices, especially newer MacBook Airs with M1 and M2 chipsets.
- The Sims franchise has been a titan in the gaming industry for years, joining the fun on your MacBook Air has never been easier.
Playing Sims on a MacBook Air
Luckily for us macOS users, EA has made Sims available to play right on MacOS. Getting it set up is simple and pain-free. You won’t have to go through the rigamarole you might have to for other large franchises like Call of Duty or Fortnite.
All you need to do is create an EA account here and download the EA App. To install the App, you will need OSX 10.9 or newer and at least an Intel Core Duo chipset. If you want to check to see if you meet these minimum requirements, follow the steps below!
To see which chipset you have, navigate to the small Apple logo on the top left of your screen and select “About this Mac.” It will also show you which OSX version you have. My Current one is 13.0.1.
Once the app is installed, all you have to do is search the app for the Sims game of your choice, install it, and you are ready to get started.
Which Sims Can You Play on a MacBook Air?
Now that you know you CAN play Sims on your MacBook Air, the next question is which Sims is available for you to play? You’ll be more than happy to know that plenty of Sims and Sims spin-off games are available for you to download and get started on.
Sims 4, 3, and City, along with every single expansion pack, are right there at your fingertips. If you want to take a deeper look at what EA offers the MacBook Air world, just follow this link!
FAQs
Here are some other questions about playing Sims on MacBook Air that you might be curious about.
Are MacBook Airs Good for Gaming?
MacBooks are not built with gaming in mind. Therefore, they are not solid for the express purpose of gaming. You are better suited to go in a different direction if gaming is your primary focus. But there are a plethora of things MacBook Air excels at while other laptops falter.
What is the Sims Franchise
The Sims series is a life simulation video game franchise. Developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, it has sold almost 200 million copies worldwide, easily cementing it as one of the most popular gaming franchises.
Sims 4 has adopted a free-to-play model, meaning it won’t cost you anything to join in on the fun millions of others are having.
Final Thoughts
Yes, you can easily play whichever of the most recent Sims games your heart desires directly on your MacBook Air without having to do any workarounds or jump through any flaming hoops.
