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Sims 2 Consoles/Handhelds - Big Update
The hype of the Sims 2 for consoles and handhelds is breaking loose. EA UK has released 8 screenshots and 15 artworks in total, as well as two pack shots for the GBA and DS version. The boxes for the PS2, XBox and GameCube were seen earlier, so only the PSP box is missing yet. Other than that, GameStop has posted all American versions of the box shots, including the PSP one. The quality isn't as high as the others. What you can see on all box shots is the rating. It looks like E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) for the GBA and DS, and T for Teen for all other versions in the US. The GBA and DS pictures are somewhat unclear, and ESRB hasn't confirmed these ratings on their website yet. In Europe, the GBA and DS versions get a 7+ age rating, whereas the console version has a 12+ rating. The PSP rating is not yet determined, but considering the US rating it's likely to be 12+. Here too, PEGI hasn't confirmed these ratings yet.

Other than that, Scotty gave us a link to videos at AussieBox. Hans ten Cate, the Lead Producer of the Sims 2 on Consoles, showed the game during EA Imagine 2005, an event where EA in Australia shows off the latest games. The four videos aren't in great quality, but are a good introduction to the game and show a lot of in-game footage. To prevent errors on the actual download page (on their forums), you'll need to register and login first. See the overview page for the proper links.

That's not all though. There are also many rumours regarding the release date. Although nothing is officially confirmed yet, 24 October is mentioned several times. As Tuesday is the more usual date for games to be released, the actual release date might be the 25th as well. The PSP edition will be released two weeks later, on 8 November, according to several sites. Depending on where you live, these dates may very a little, but the games should be released within the same weeks. Of course we'll let you know when Maxis or EA gives away the official release dates.

All the graphics can be found in the Read More bit - click the thumbnails to see the full size versions.

Console Artworks:
Sims 2 Consoles Artwork Sims 2 Consoles Artwork Sims 2 Consoles Artwork Sims 2 Consoles Artwork Sims 2 Consoles Artwork Sims 2 Consoles Artwork Sims 2 Consoles Artwork Sims 2 Consoles Artwork

PSP Artworks:
Sims 2 PSP Artwork Sims 2 PSP Artwork Sims 2 PSP Artwork Sims 2 PSP Artwork Sims 2 PSP Artwork Sims 2 PSP Artwork Sims 2 PSP Artwork

PSP Screenshots:
Sims 2 PSP Screenshot Sims 2 PSP Screenshot Sims 2 PSP Screenshot Sims 2 PSP Screenshot

DS Screenshots:
Sims 2 DS Screenshot Sims 2 DS Screenshot

GBA Screenshots:
Sims 2 DS Screenshot Sims 2 DS Screenshot

European Box Shots:
Sims 2 DS Box Shot Sims 2 GBA Box Shot

US Box Shots:
Sims 2 PS2 Box Shot Sims 2 XBox Box Shot Sims 2 GameCube Box Shot Sims 2 PSP Box Shot Sims 2 DS Box Shot Sims 2 GBA Box Shot

Written at 00:05 on Thursday, 8 September 2005 by ChEeTaH.

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Written at 00:24 on Thursday, 8 September 2005 by Anthony Burgos (alb2991)
Usually when it says releases on that means it eill be shipped on that day. Every website i visit says October 24. Which means that must be the date. But usually if you reserve your copy you get it a day before. But i'm keeping my fingers crossed that is the day. And the artwork looks amazing. ROCK ON SIMS.


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