The Sims: Complete Collection (PC CD)

With most of the old The Sims games (1,2 & 3) you need a serial number to start the installation. I didn't have one. (Bought the game as I wanted to try it out. Only ever played Sims 2, 3 & 4) Sisappointing to see no manual. Contacting the seller right now and will change my review in time, depending on what happens.Edit: I will have to return it, as there is no manual, but I had great service with the sellers. They are really helpful and understanding. That's why I am adding the fifth star to this review.

My old sims discs certainly wouldn't of looked this good if I had kept them. These don't even look used is amazing. Seller is preserving history and I will make sure I keep them safe!For anyone looking to run the sims on a modern computer (Windows 10), here is some advice. Quite simple TBH.1. Install the CDs, should go smoothly. But after, the sims won't run.2. Google, or Youtube for playing the Sims on Windows 10. There should be a patch floating about for your version of the game (Complete Collection for example)3. Once the patch is applied, go the game in the Maxis folder in program files. Right click the game and select Properties. You will want to look for the option to run the app in compatibility mode. Selecting a version of Windows XP. (This is required or the game will run but you'll be stuck at loading screens)4. Make sure you have set the compatibility mode and run the game. Should work perfect!

I wish there was a way I could put less than one star.. We received all the wrong discs, 3 of which were extraction files and the last one was just the expansion pack "Makin' Magic." We can't play although it says "Includes the original version of The Sims and all seven expansion packs."

Didn't get the original disc I wanted so still cannot load the game up

Love the game! Brilliant game. However, it requires so much force to take the disc out that I actually snapped it...I have never swore so much in Simlish since that day...

Came with a spider in the case but otherwise all good

Always regretted getting rid of my original Sims collection so I was delighted to get my hands on the Complete Collection for a decent price. The game is still playable and much more challenging than its later incarnations. It installed easily onto my Windows 7 PC and plays wonderfully. Loads quickly and have had no issues. Would recommend to anyone feeling nostalgic about the Sims, or to anyone who finds the Sims 2 or 3 to be too easy!

This is still my favourite Sims game out of them all. I just like the simplicity of it, even if the graphics do look their age. The unfortunate consequence of advancing technology is that PC builders and software firms are now making disc games extinct and making newly made computers no longer able to run game discs. There are ways around this, as I have got my old disc copy of Sims complete collection working on my new windows 10 laptop. But I did it a while ago and have forgotten how. Sorry. The solution is probably very technical. I suggest some online research if you are having this problem. Google is wise and knows all. It is your best friend.