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{{infobox | {{infobox | ||
|image = The Sims 2.jpg | |image = The Sims 2.jpg | ||
|caption = | |caption = NTSC-U cover | ||
|developer = [[Maxis]] | |developer = [[Maxis]] | ||
|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] | |publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] | ||
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|wikipedia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_2 Link] | |wikipedia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_2 Link] | ||
|gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/927463-the-sims-2 Link] | |gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/927463-the-sims-2 Link] | ||
|reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/927463-the-sims-2/index.html GameRankings]|77/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[ | |reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/927463-the-sims-2/index.html GameRankings]|77/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-sims-2 Metacritic]|75/100}} | ||
|gameinfo = In The Sims 2, you can control your Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. With the addition of genetics, the game lets your Sims pass their DNA down through generations. Every life choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the lifetime of your Sim. Now it's up to you to take your Sims from the cradle to the grave, while fulfilling their dreams and pushing them to extremes.<br /> | |gameinfo = In The Sims 2, you can control your Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. With the addition of genetics, the game lets your Sims pass their DNA down through generations. Every life choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the lifetime of your Sim. Now it's up to you to take your Sims from the cradle to the grave, while fulfilling their dreams and pushing them to extremes.<br /> | ||
The Sims 2 is the 2nd generation of the Sims series. It is the first sims game that allows you to have direct movement control over your sim. | The Sims 2 is the 2nd generation of the Sims series. It is the first sims game that allows you to have direct movement control over your sim. | ||
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|numberofplayers = 2 | |numberofplayers = 2 | ||
|camera = 1 | |camera = 1 | ||
|harddrive = 1 | |||
|widescreenpatch = 1 | |widescreenpatch = 1 | ||
|au_rating = M | |au_rating = M | ||
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|Revision=1.3.0 (svn r5932) | |Revision=1.3.0 (svn r5932) | ||
|Graphics=GSdx SSE41 (r5875) | |Graphics=GSdx SSE41 (r5875) | ||
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* Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware) | * Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware) | ||
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|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
*SPU2-X (r5830) | *SPU2-X (r5830) | ||
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|Revision=1.5.0 | |Revision=1.5.0 | ||
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 | |Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 | ||
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* Renderer: OpenGL (Hardware) | * Renderer: OpenGL (Hardware) | ||
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|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
*SPU2-X 2.0.0 | *SPU2-X 2.0.0 | ||
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|Comments=BIOS: Europe v02.20. Menus work fine but the game crashes when loading the Create-A-Sim menu. Tried in both Hardware and Software mode. With and without MTVU made no difference. Played via a disc copy. | |Comments=BIOS: Europe v02.20. Menus work fine but the game crashes when loading the Create-A-Sim menu. Tried in both Hardware and Software mode. With and without MTVU made no difference. Played via a disc copy. | ||
|Tester=Tendy | |Tester=Tendy | ||
}} | |||
{{TestingEntry | |||
|Status=2 | |||
|Region=PAL | |||
|OS=Windows 10 x64 21H2 | |||
|CPU=Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz | |||
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti | |||
|Revision=1.6.0 | |||
|Graphics=GSdx 1.2.0 | |||
|Sound= | |||
*SPU2-X 2.0.0 | |||
*LilyPad 0.12.1 | |||
|Comments=BIOS: Europe v02.00 (14/06/2004), OpenGL HW, Large Framebuffer enabled, upscaled 2K. Played from ISO-file without any slowdowns or glitches. Menus work fine. | |||
|Tester=Ostemaskin | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{TestingFooter}} | {{TestingFooter}} | ||
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==Known Issues== | ==Known Issues== | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
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==Fixed Issues== | |||
{{Issue | |||
|IssueName=PAL version freezes in Create-A-Sim menu | |||
|IsFixed=1 | |||
|IssueLevel=2 | |||
|Description=The game will freeze upon reaching the CAS menu screen. This seems to only affect the PAL version. | |||
|Workaround=Seems to be fixed in the latest devbuilds 1.7. | |||
}} | |||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Lines/gaps between textures and menu items | |IssueName=Lines/gaps between textures and menu items | ||
|IsFixed= | |IsFixed=1 | ||
|IssueLevel=0 | |IssueLevel=0 | ||
|Description=Many textures and menu items are surrounded by gaps or lines. | |Description=Many textures and menu items are surrounded by gaps or lines. | ||
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, turn on "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and set "Half-pixel Offset" to "Normal (Vertex)". Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. | |Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, turn on "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and set "Half-pixel Offset" to "Normal (Vertex)". Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. (Handled automatically in latest devbuilds 1.7) | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 10:34, 27 March 2024
Developer(s): Maxis
Publisher(s): Electronic Arts
Genre: Simulation
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: GameRankings: 77/100, Metacritic: 75/100
Game description: In The Sims 2, you can control your Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. With the addition of genetics, the game lets your Sims pass their DNA down through generations. Every life choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the lifetime of your Sim. Now it's up to you to take your Sims from the cradle to the grave, while fulfilling their dreams and pushing them to extremes.
The Sims 2 is the 2nd generation of the Sims series. It is the first sims game that allows you to have direct movement control over your sim.
Test configurations on Windows:
Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
NTSC-U | Windows 7 |
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1.2.1 (r5875) | GSdx (r5875) |
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Game runs very smoothly. 60 FPS throughout the entire game with some drops to 40~50 while looking at certain backgrounds. | Combatheros |
NTSC-U | Windows |
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1.3.0 (svn r5932) | GSdx |
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USA v02.20(10/02/2006) | |
PAL | Windows |
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1.3.0 (svn r5932) | GSdx SSE41 (r5875) |
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Game crashes before Create-A-Sim menu. Tried in both Hardware and Software mode, with and without MTVU. | IvanSantosPT |
PAL | Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit |
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1.5.0 | GSdx 1.1.0 |
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BIOS: USA v02.00, the PAL version no longer crashes, I have EE and VU turned down to 0 with minimal slow downs. Played through CDROM. | TommyGun |
PAL | Windows 10 x64 2004 |
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1.5.0-dev-3379-g9fd8d5c58 | GSdx |
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BIOS: Europe v02.20, OpenGL HW, upscaled 4K, using workaround settings (see "Known Issues") to allow The Sims 2 go ingame and be fully playable with the best possible expierience for now. | mavethee |
PAL | Windows 10 |
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1.6.0 | GSdx 1.2.0 |
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BIOS: Europe v02.20. Menus work fine but the game crashes when loading the Create-A-Sim menu. Tried in both Hardware and Software mode. With and without MTVU made no difference. Played via a disc copy. | Tendy |
PAL | Windows 10 x64 21H2 |
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1.6.0 | GSdx 1.2.0 |
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BIOS: Europe v02.00 (14/06/2004), OpenGL HW, Large Framebuffer enabled, upscaled 2K. Played from ISO-file without any slowdowns or glitches. Menus work fine. | Ostemaskin |
Known Issues
- Status: Active
- Type: Minor
- Description: Some user interface items are missing or broken.
- Workaround: Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)" and set the Blending Unity Accuracy to "Basic" or higher. Or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.
Fixed Issues
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Severe
- Description: The game will freeze upon reaching the CAS menu screen. This seems to only affect the PAL version.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Minor
- Description: Many textures and menu items are surrounded by gaps or lines.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
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