That said, if you have an old Origin account that claimed the Ultimate Collection back in 2014, you can legally download the EA App version. But given its technical inferiority (missing IKEA pack, constant EA App crashes), many legal owners still choose the ElAmigos repack for playability.
This guide is for educational purposes regarding software preservation. The Sims 2 is abandonware (no longer sold commercially). Ensure you own a legal license if required by your jurisdiction. The Sims 2-Ultimate Collection - DLCs--ElAmigos
: Brings dogs, cats, birds, and other animals to the household. That said, if you have an old Origin
The official EA App Ultimate Collection mysteriously pack due to expired licensing agreements in 2018. If you download the official version today, you lose iconic furniture like the "Klippan" sofa and "Lack" side tables. The ElAmigos repack preserves this DLC intact. The Sims 2 is abandonware (no longer sold commercially)
: Essential for preventing crashes. It allows the game to use 4GB of RAM instead of the default 2GB. Most ElAmigos installers include this, but you should verify it. Windowed Mode