Apple’s Macbook 12”, which was in the intersection between the Air and Pro, was released in 2016 for people clamoring for the solo Macbook model. If you’re one of the people who think the 12-incher deserves a comeback, you’d have to wait. Luckily, you can cop the Sims 4. I've had a few comments asking how to install The Sims 4 on the MacBook Air - the solution is super simple and will take seconds! Hello, I have a question. I recently bought a new computer (macbook air) and downloaded the origin and my sims games. But I can only play for a few minutes and then the computer hangs so I have to turn it off forcibly. Then I uninstalled the original and downloaded it again. The list of native M1 games may be small right now, but Apple did a terrific job with Rosetta 2. With Rosetta 2, your M1 Mac is able to translate any Intel app or game and make it compatible with ARM machines. Technically, every game that works on Intel Macs should be able to run on M1 Macs thanks to Rosetta 2.
Hi, I decided to get a new macbook M1, but I can't decide which one to get. I am currently a grad school student. Usually I just use the computer for school work (essays, projects, emails), Youtube, and regular usage. I do use it for other kinds of purposes like music editing and video editing (but not to the extent of a professional). Sometimes I play games like the Sims 4 (also not an intensive gamer). Should I get the air or pro, depending on my usage? Right now, I prefer the Air because of the price and the amount of work it can do. But I'm afraid it will get really hot and slow as I increase the workload. I want to keep the new macbook for at least 6 years. If I do end up getting the Air, should I upgrade the RAM to 16GB? Thanks in advance!
Posted on Nov 23, 2020 10:28 AM
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Sims 4 Macbook Air M1
| device | playable | environment | api | fps | resolution | settings | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💻 M1: MacBook Pro 13' 8GB | yes | Rosetta 2 | 2560 × 1600 | Medium settings | Runs at high settings for 1 hour with an average temperature of 40.1° (fan-less). Smooth gaming experience compared to when using MacBook Pro 13' w Touch bar (mid-2017), but travelling to different places might suddenly slow down the loading process which eventually returns to normal or faster. Note that it might crash from time to time (see notes) Gameplay about 2 hours, crashes 3 times which makes the computer non-responsive. Force shut down the computer or wait for the computer to come back (takes a few minutes). | Origin | ||
| 💻 MacBook Air M1 8GB | yes | Rosetta 2 | Metal | ? | ? | turn on vsync, runs like butter | Origin | |
| 💻 M1: MacBook Pro 13' 16GB | no | don't know | 2560 × 1600 | default settings | , | Origin | ||
| 💻 M1: MacBook Pro 13' 16GB | yes | Rosetta 2 | 2560 × 1600 | High, Retina on, AA off | Very good 60FPS, music stutters a bit VSync On is required | Origin | ||
| 💻 MacBook Air M1 8GB | yes | Rosetta 2 | Metal | 50-60 FPS | 2560 × 1600 | High (no aliasing, uncompressed textures on, laptop mode off) | Keeps to 60fps most of the time, even in community lots with several sims and larger residential lots. Some dips while on ultra-speed. | Origin |
| 💻 MacBook Pro 13' M1 8GB | yes | Rosetta 2 | Metal | 1080p | Highest Quality Preset | Origin |