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A trustworthy Romslab post includes:

• Where: eBay or Amazon marketplace.
• What to look for: The “DVD-ROM” version with a legit CD key inside the box.
• Caution: You still need a DVD drive and a backup of the final patch (because EA’s servers may not offer updates).

References

To understand the request, it is necessary to understand the technical nature of the game in question: