What is the best deal for buying The Sims?

The best deal depends on your needs; loose copies are the most affordable at $6.

Is The Sims still popular?

Yes, this 2004 simulation title has sold 0.3M copies, indicating sustained interest.

What are the different available conditions for this game?

You can find it Loose ($6), Sealed ($15), or Complete in Box (CIB) for $18.

The Sims — PC Price & Value

Name: The Sims — PC Price & Value
Brand: PC

What The Sims for PC is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

The Sims value — Loose $6 · Complete (CIB) $18 · Sealed (new) $15. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · PCPublisher · Electronic ArtsGenre · SimulationReleased · 2004

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Game details

Brand: PC
Platform: PC
Genre: Simulation
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Released: 2004
Copies sold: 0.3M

The Sims (PC) resale value

A loose copy of The Sims averages around $6. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $18, and a factory-sealed copy commands $15.

What drives the price

Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$6	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$18	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$15	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the best deal for buying The Sims?: The best deal depends on your needs; loose copies are the most affordable at $6.
Is The Sims still popular?: Yes, this 2004 simulation title has sold 0.3M copies, indicating sustained interest.
What are the different available conditions for this game?: You can find it Loose ($6), Sealed ($15), or Complete in Box (CIB) for $18.