![]() All you need to do is Google "Virtual machine for Mac" to access plenty of articles reviewing different programs. STEP 2: Download a Virtual Machine Software There are many online resources that can help you find a suitable virtual machine software. It is written for the 32-bit version, but it applies to the 64-bit version as well. Be sure to back up any game files you want to keep! Here is the most up-to-date EA guide on how to uninstall the game on a Mac. STEP 1: Uninstall The Sims 3 64-Bit Version If you have The Sims 3 64-Bit Version installed, I would recommend that you uninstall it to avoid confusion, since you won’t need it anyways. Fortunately, the process of getting The Sims 3 running on an emulator is not very complex, so if you don’t want to use Parallels, you should be able to download a different virtual machine software and follow these steps without issue. There are a number of (free) alternatives I don't know a ton about emulation in general, so I can't make any strong recommendations. ![]() However, Parallels is not the only virtual machine software out there. A non-discounted license is about twice as expensive. As a student, I was able to get a discounted license for $40. It’s quite popular and has many upsides, but the main downside is that it’s somewhat pricey. Virtual Machine Software The emulation software I use is Parallels. So long as you use reliable software and adhere to normal computer safety, it is also perfectly safe. Running an emulator or virtual machine is 100% legal. However, a virtual machine circumvents this by acting as a separate computer within your computer, allowing you to run an additional (different) operating system with full functionality. Virtual machines provide functionality of a physical computer.” (Wikipedia) Most computers will only run one operating system (think Windows or macOS) at a time, and will only run one version (think Windows 10 or Windows 11) of any particular operating system. What is a virtual machine/emulator? “A virtual machine is the virtualization/emulation of a computer system. By running an emulator, you can still play the classic 32-bit version of The Sims 3, even if your computer operates on macOS Catalina or later. Fortunately, there is a way to circumvent having to use this version entirely. As of right now, EA has not announced any plans to patch these issues. Key interactions are missing (collecting insects, interacting with open water) and many textures (Sims’ hair and eyelashes, sculpture blocks) do not show up properly. Unfortunately, the 64-bit version of The Sims 3 has major issues that, as of right now, lack fixes. In response, EA released a new, 64-bit version of The Sims 3 that is compatible with the macOS update. ![]() Background In 2019, Apple released macOS Catalina, an update to the operating system for Macs that removed support for 32-bit games like The Sims 3. I put this post together because I haven’t seen anyone online mention this workaround or explain how it works. Running The Sims 3 32-Bit Version Through a Virtual Machine/Emulator This is a very basic walkthrough of the steps macOS Catalina (or later) users can take to run the 32-bit version of The Sims 3 through a virtual machine/emulator.
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