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|developer        = Maxis
|developer        = [[Maxis]]
|publisher        = [[Electronic Arts]]
|publisher        = [[Electronic Arts]]
|genre            = Simulation
|genre            = Simulation
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|CPU=AMD FX-8350 @ 4.00 GHz
|CPU=AMD FX-8350 @ 4.00 GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750
|Revision=1.2.1 r5875
|Revision=1.2.1 (r5875)
|Graphics=GSdx r5875
|Graphics=GSdx (r5875)
|Sound=SPU2-X r5875
|Sound=SPU2-X (r5875)
|Comments= Game runs very smoothly. 60 FPS throughout the entire game with some drops to 40-50s with looking at certain backgrounds.
|Comments=Game runs very smoothly. 60 FPS throughout the entire game with some drops to 40~50 while looking at certain backgrounds.
|Tester=Combatheros
|Tester=Combatheros
}}
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|CPU=Intel Core i5-3330
|CPU=Intel Core i5-3330
|GPU=AMD Radeon HD 6850
|GPU=AMD Radeon HD 6850
|Revision=1.3.0 SVN r5932
|Revision=1.3.0 (svn r5932)
|Graphics=GSdx
|Graphics=GSdx
|Sound=
|Sound=
*SPU2-X
* SPU2-X
*?
* ?
|Comments=USA v02.20(10/02/2006)
|Comments=USA v02.20(10/02/2006)
|Tester={{ForumUser|DESTRUIDOR}}
|Tester={{ForumUser|DESTRUIDOR}}
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|OS=Windows
|OS=Windows
|CPU=AMD FX-8350
|CPU=AMD FX-8350
|GPU=AMD Radeon R9-270x
|GPU=AMD Radeon R9 270X
|Revision=1.3.0 SVN r5932
|Revision=1.3.0 (svn r5932)
|Graphics=GSDx SSE41 r5875 - Direct3D11
|Graphics=GSdx SSE41 (r5875)
|Sound=SPU2-X r5830
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
|Comments=Game Crashes before Create A Sim menu. Tried in Hardware and Software mode, with and without MTVU.
* Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware)
</spoiler>
|Sound=SPU2-X (r5830)
|Comments=Game crashes before Create-A-Sim menu. Tried in both Hardware and Software mode, with and without MTVU.
|Tester=Ivan Santos
|Tester=Ivan Santos
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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
|IssueName=Broken/missing menu items
|IssueName=Broken/missing menu items
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|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.
|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.
}}
}}
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Lines/gaps between textures and menu items
|IssueName=Lines/gaps between textures and menu items

Revision as of 08:04, 7 August 2017

The Sims 2

Game general and emulation properties:
ESRB rating: T (Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence)
PEGI rating: 12+ (Violence, Sex)
OFLC rating: M (Moderate Sexual References)
Game supports EyeToy
Widescreen patch available
Supports up to two local players
Languages supported:
English: SLES-53718 & SLUS-21265 & SLUS-29173 & SLUS-21265GH
German: SLES-53718
French: SLES-53718
Spanish: SLES-53718
Dutch: SLES-53718
Italian: SLES-53718
Swedish: SLES-53718
Danish: SLES-53718
Finnish: SLES-53718
Norwegian: SLES-53718
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-21265
SLUS-29173 (Demo)
SLUS-21265GH (Greatest Hits)
Release date: October 24, 2005
2006 (Greatest Hits)
CRCs: B67577F3
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-53718
SLES-53718/P
Release date: November 4, 2005
2006 (Platinum)
August 12, 2010 (Platinum, Australia)
Windows Status: Broken
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

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
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows 7
  • AMD FX-8350 @ 4.00 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750
 1.2.1 (r5875) GSdx (r5875) SPU2-X (r5875) 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
  • Intel Core i5-3330
  • AMD Radeon HD 6850
 1.3.0 (svn r5932) GSdx
  • SPU2-X
  • ?
 USA v02.20(10/02/2006)
Forum user DESTRUIDOR
PAL Windows
  • AMD FX-8350
  • AMD Radeon R9 270X
 1.3.0 (svn r5932) GSdx SSE41 (r5875)

<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">

  • Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware)

</spoiler>

SPU2-X (r5830) Game crashes before Create-A-Sim menu. Tried in both Hardware and Software mode, with and without MTVU. Ivan Santos


Known Issues

PAL version freezes in Create-A-Sim menu

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Major
  • Description: The game will freeze upon reaching the CAS menu screen. This seems to only affect the PAL version.
  • Workaround: None

Broken/missing menu items

  • 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.

Lines/gaps between textures and menu items

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • 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 enable "Half-pixel Offset". Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.


Public compatibility forum links
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