The Sims 2
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About the Game
This The Sims 2 version is a life simulator for console platforms allowing players to create incredibly deep characters with unique looks, clothes, aspirations, and personalities before taking them through all the intricacies of life. From taking out the trash to building a romance, the Sims 2 is the ideal alternate life. At its core this version is a reinvention of the PC game of the same name that adds many new features including direct control of your character, a new food creation system, a custom story mode, a new social mode, and extensive character creation options while integrating a number of the new PC elements including wants and fears, more in depth autonomous character behaviors and more.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Co-Op.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Sims 2 | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Maxis Software Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Graphics by | Polystew | United States | MobyGames |
| Graphics by | Halon Entertainment LLC | United States | MobyGames |
| Graphics by | Pixel Revolution | United States | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Palma VFX | United States | MobyGames |
| Package Design by | Popgun Design | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Maxis Software Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Graphics by | Halon Entertainment LLC | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Graphics by | Pixel Revolution | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Graphics by | Polystew | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Palma VFX | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Package Design by | Popgun Design | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Camera | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Gamepad | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Cameras Supported | EyeToy | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock 2 | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Simulation | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Maxis | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Maxis Redwood Shores | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Simulation | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | EA Games | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-24 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2005-11-04 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2005-11-04 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2005-10-24 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 24, 2005 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 4, 2005 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 014633151268 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-21265 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000AOEUPC | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 47834583 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-53718 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030930046163 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1304298974 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| asin | B000AOEUPC | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 47834583 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633151268 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633355048 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5030946046164 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030946046164 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030930046163 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030945046165 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
