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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|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-sims-2 Metacritic]|75/100}}
|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)
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
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* Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware)
* Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware)
</spoiler>
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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
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
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* Renderer: OpenGL (Hardware)
* Renderer: OpenGL (Hardware)
</spoiler>
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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
 
|IssueName=PAL version freezes in Create-A-Sim menu
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=2
|Description=The game will freeze upon reaching the CAS menu screen. This seems to only affect the PAL version.
|Workaround=None
}}


{{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=0
|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)
}}
}}


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