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Reviewed on December 19, 2006 Check prices
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The Sims 2: Pets (PSP)

CNET Editor rating:
2.5 stars Average
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sims 2: Pets for the PSP might have been a decent port of the console versions, if it would've just stopped loading for a second. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, 1 Player

Reviewed on October 18, 2006 Check prices
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$8 at 1 store $8.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2: Pets (PC)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Pets expansion adds an interesting wrinkle to The Sims 2 but won't set the world, or even your sims' house, on fire. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1 Player

Reviewed on June 15, 2007 Check prices
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$64 at 1 store $64.65 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2: Pets (Wii)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sims 2: Pets offers good AI and challenging pet gameplay, but the Wii control scheme isn't ideal. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1 Player

The Sims: Bustin' Out (Game Boy Advance)

Reviewed on December 11, 2003 Check prices
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The Sims: Bustin' Out (Game Boy Advance)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While Bustin' Out isn't the same game as The Sims, it certainly has enough variety to appeal to anyone who enjoys this sort of open-ended game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Griptonite Games, Strategy, Virtual Life, Realistic, 1-4 Players

Reviewed on September 18, 2007 Check prices
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MySims (Wii)

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Too much construction and not enough socializing keep MySims from really flourishing. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Redwood Shores, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, 1 Player

Reviewed on October 20, 2006 Check prices
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$19 at 1 store $19.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2: Pets (GameCube)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sims 2: Pets adds some moderately interesting animal companions, but offers a surprisingly strong Sims 2 experience. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1 Player

Reviewed on October 28, 2005 Check prices
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$27 at 1 store $27.72 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2 (PlayStation 2)

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sims 2 loses something in translation from PC to consoles. Namely, its addictive, entertaining gameplay. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1-2 Players

Reviewed on December 13, 2005 Check prices
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$11 at 1 store $11.87 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2 (PSP)

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sims 2 for the PSP has some genuinely good concepts, but they're buried under the game's issues, both minor and major. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1-2 Players

Reviewed on January 1, 1972 Check prices
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$24 at 1 store $24.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff (PC)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1 Player

Reviewed on February 28, 2005 Check prices
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$8 at 1 store $8.49 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2: University (PC)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The new college life experience is something of a letdown, but the new items and strategic options more than make up for it. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Virtual Life, Realistic, 1 Player

Reviewed on May 27, 2003 Check prices
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$9 at 1 store $9.39 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims: Superstar (PC)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Superstar adds lots of interesting and challenging new stuff that should keep any fan of The Sims busy for some time. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Virtual Life, 1 Player

Reviewed on October 1, 2002 Check prices
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$8 at 1 store $8.88 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims: Unleashed (PC)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you've ever enjoyed The Sims at least a little, you'll probably find Unleashed to be a worthwhile add-on. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Virtual Life, Realistic, 1 Player

Reviewed on November 10, 2004 Check prices
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$26 at 1 store $26.96 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Urbz: Sims In the City (Xbox)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Maxis' bold changes to The Sims formula aren't all for the better, but they make The Urbz a very distinctive and surprisingly solid game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, 1-2 Players

Reviewed on September 13, 2005 Check prices
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$5 at 1 store $5.24 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2: Nightlife (PC)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Nightlife offers plenty of new areas to build outdoor lots and some interesting new features that give The Sims 2 a fresh coat of paint for its many fans. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1 Player

Reviewed on October 28, 2005 Check prices
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$63 at 1 store $63.88 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2 (Xbox)

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sims 2 loses something in translation from PC to consoles. Namely, its addictive, entertaining gameplay. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1-2 Players

Reviewed on January 1, 1972 Check prices
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$13 at 1 store $13.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff (PC)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1 Player

Reviewed on December 17, 2003 Check prices
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$22 at 1 store $22.98 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims: Bustin' Out (PlayStation 2)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sims Bustin' Out makes good, solid improvements over its predecessor and stands on its own as a great version of The Sims for consoles. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Virtual Life, 1-2 Players

Reviewed on October 18, 2006 Check prices
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$28 at 1 store $28.40 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2: Pets (PlayStation 2)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Sims 2: Pets adds some moderately interesting animal companions but offers a surprisingly strong Sims 2 experience. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1-2 Players

Reviewed on October 28, 2005 Check prices
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$42 at 1 store $42.95 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2 (GameCube)

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Sims 2 loses something in translation from PC to consoles. Namely, its addictive, entertaining gameplay. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1-2 Players

Reviewed on January 1, 1972 Check prices
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$6 to $13 at 2 stores $6.81 - Amazon.com $13.66 - eBay Check prices

The Sims: Life Stories (PC)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1 Player

Reviewed on December 16, 2003 Check prices
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$29 at 1 store $29.90 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims: Bustin' Out (GameCube)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sims Bustin' Out makes good, solid improvements over its predecessor and stands on its own as a great version of The Sims for consoles. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Virtual Life, Realistic, 1-2 Players

The Urbz: Sims In the City (Game Boy Advance)

Reviewed on November 24, 2004 Check prices
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$54 at 1 store $54.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Urbz: Sims In the City (Game Boy Advance)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Urbz's mundane subject matter sometimes overwhelms the experience, but this adventure role-playing game nevertheless provides some surprising depth and lasting value. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Griptonite Games, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, 1-4 Players

Reviewed on March 9, 2006 Check prices
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$7 at 1 store $7.21 - Amazon.com Check prices

The Sims 2: Open for Business (PC)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: By introducing new job-related skills, the ability to hire and fire, and a healthy number of new items, Open for Business makes it fun to put your sims to work. Read review

Specs: Teen, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, 1 Player