The Sims 2 (PSP)

The Sims 2 PSP is the first of The Sims series for the PlayStation Portable system. It takes place in Strangetown, but unlike the GBA and DS versions, the PSP version is based on the Windows version; the graphics are similar. This the only PSP game that is minigame as well as mission based. (The Sims 2 Pets is not mission based).

The Sims 2 features 6 minigames (the other 2 are skill building and Socializing). The player can have 3 Sims.

Note: Players can only have 3 Sims per Memory Stick regardless of capacity and 4 saves per Sim.

The Sims 2 on PSP includes Human Sims, Zombies, Ghosts, Aliens and Vampires.

Differences between The Sims 2 PSP, GBA and DS

 * ESRB Rating: The Sims 2 for PSP is rated Teen while The Sims 2 for GBA and DS is rated E10+
 * Start and Select: Unlike the GBA version of The Sims 2, Start brings the menu whereas in the GBA version Start shows Goals, Pockets, Relationships, etc.

Gameplay
The Sims 2 for PSP has combined control style from both the GBA and DS versions for example L and R rotates the camera and "Circle" is used for Perks (similar to the Tools from the GBA version)

Returning Characters

 * Mambo Loa
 * Bella Goth
 * Loki Beaker
 * Circe Beaker
 * Ophelia Nigmos (known as Ophelia Specter)
 * Lincoln Broadsheet
 * Lazlo Curious
 * Pascal Curious
 * Vidcund Curious
 * Tycho Curious
 * Pollination Tech (known as "Mister Smith")
 * Jenny Smith
 * Johnny Smith
 * Jill Smith
 * General Buzz Grunt
 * Tank Grunt (known as Colonel Tank Grunt)
 * Ripp Grunt (known as Corporal Ripp Grunt)

New Characters

 * Oscar Del Fuego
 * Deputy Duncan
 * Doctor Dominic Newlow
 * Emily Emory
 * Dennis Philips (deceased)
 * Hazel Dente
 * Roland Calonzo
 * Gimi Branko
 * Roberta Rossum
 * Isaac Rossum
 * Penelope Kline (can be edited)
 * Yeva Comonova
 * Rick Wong
 * Sinjin Balani
 * Sara Starr
 * Pita Florica
 * Virginya Feng
 * Hoot Howell
 * Annie Howell (The Night Beast)
 * Dude in Black

Townies

 * Cristian Allard
 * Marie Au Lait
 * Vaughan Ferretino
 * Red Sands
 * Betsy Shelton
 * Tureen Allard
 * Jane Koch
 * Tex Folsom
 * Bull Dratch
 * Winnie Chester
 * Chet Crawley
 * Jesse Lee Varmint
 * Jane Koch
 * Kristina Love
 * Erin Philips
 * Dixie Stills
 * Dante Hudd
 * Scoots Turnberry
 * Clint Heckler
 * Sten Luger

Deceased Sims

 * Nervous Subject
 * Barney
 * Elliot
 * Gordon
 * Dennis
 * Vittorio Florica
 * J.C.
 * Christian
 * Elizabeth
 * Sto
 * Jodi
 * Jon
 * RJ
 * Bruce
 * Geoffrey
 * Sean
 * Lorian
 * Tristan
 * Matt
 * Tom
 * Baity
 * Jason

Game Locations

 * Service Station
 * Paradise Place
 * Deadtree
 * Division 47
 * The Monument

Create a Sim
Create-A-Sim in The Sims 2 for PlayStation Portable is controlled using the, , and buttons. The first phase of creating a Sim is gender, color, hair, hair color, and face. The second phase has eyes, nose, facial hair, lower and upper parts of the face. The third and fourth phase has clothes, glasses (optional, includes sunglasses), and a name. will continue or start the game (in the fourth phase), while will either cancel the phase (for improvements) or cancel everything (during the first phase). Players can also customize neighbors, but cannot change their names.