Compilations of The Sims 2

This page lists all of the compilations released for The Sims 2.

The Sims 2 Holiday Edition (2005)
Available for a limited time only, The Sims 2 Holiday Edition contains The Sims 2, plus 40 new holiday-themed items that allow Sims to celebrate their holidays in style. With this bonus content, Sims can decorate their house, serve a festive holiday dinner, engineer a visit from Santa himself, even host a rollicking New Year's party!

General features

 * Includes the full version of The Sims 2 plus new holiday-themed items for four holidays.

The Sims 2 Holiday Edition (2006)
The Sims 2 Holiday Edition is a limited edition of The Sims 2 which includes The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff. It was released on November 7, 2006, along with the release of The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff as a separate stuff pack. It can be considered a re-release of The Sims 2 Holiday Edition (2005), as The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff is a re-release of The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack with some additional items.

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thumb||left||300px|The Sims 2 - Holiday Edition Official Trailer|The Sims 2 - Holiday Edition Official Trailer

The Sims 2 Deluxe Edition
The Sims 2 Deluxe Edition (also known as The Sims 2: Deluxe) is a compilation which contains The Sims 2 base game, The Sims 2: Nightlife expansion pack, and some Maxis-made downloadable content from The Sims 2 exchange, such as the race car decor. It also includes a bonus DVD which has tutorials, tips, and etc.

The Sims 2: Deluxe Edition was the second compilation for The Sims 2, after the 2005 and 2006 releases of The Sims 2 Holiday Edition, which added holiday decorations to the game. It was the first compilation that was not a limited release, and after its release, it became difficult to get either The Sims 2 or Nightlife as separate products.

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thumb|left|300px|The Sims™ 2 Deluxe Official Trailer

The Sims 2: Double Deluxe
The Sims 2: Double Deluxe is the third compilation of The Sims 2 released in 2008, which contains The Sims 2 base game, The Sims 2: Nightlife and Celebration Stuff. A DVD is also featured in some of the boxes, there is a version that comes with the three games, and a version that comes with a bonus DVD. The Bonus DVD provides tips and tricks on how to play the game and shows interviews with the makers.

Note
If users have The Sims 2 or The Sims 2 Deluxe installed, it must be uninstalled before installing The Sims 2 Double Deluxe.

There has been some minor issues with the game including not being able to work with Body Shop. This is minor however and should only concern people who like to customize their games.

The Sims 2 University Life Collection
The Sims 2 University Life Collection includes The Sims 2: University, The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff and The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff. A PC version was announced on TheSims2.com website on July 08, 2009, and released in North America on August 24, 2009. Although some promotional images suggested that it was available for Mac, this version has not been released yet.

Many players became frustrated that the collection came with Teen Style Stuff because the new college students could not use these new items. There were rumors and speculation that a new, bona fide version of University Life Collection would be released in late 2010, with a new stuff pack for Young Adults included, but that did not happen. There were other rumors that EA had promised some form of special gift for their apparent slip-up.

When installing this product, the player will be able to choose which parts to install. A player who already has one or two of the included Packs can -- and should -- simply choose not to install them. There is also an option to install The Sims 2 Store Edition, but players should note that, as of March 31, 2011, The Sims 2 Store is closed.

The Sims 2 Best of Business Collection
The Sims 2 Best of Business Collection contains the original The Sims 2: Open for Business expansion pack, The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff, and The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff. It contains a total of 265 new items for Sims to use and interact with.

When installing this product, the player will be able to choose which parts to install. A player who already has one or two of the included Packs can -- and should -- simply choose not to install them. There is also an option to install The Sims 2 Store Edition, but players should note that The Sims 2 Store closed after March 31, 2011.

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300px|Immerse your Sim into the life of an ambitious entrepreneur!

The Sims 2 Fun with Pets Collection
The Sims 2 Fun with Pets Collection includes The Sims 2: Pets, The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff and The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff. There is no added or bonus content included in the pack. The Sims 2 base game is required in order to install or run this product.

The collection was released in North America on January 12, 2010, this is the last The Sims 2 product released by Electronic Arts.

When installing this product, the player will be able to choose which parts to install. A player who already has one or two of the included Packs can -- and should -- simply choose not to install them. There is also an option to install The Sims 2 Store Edition, but players should note that The Sims 2 Store closed after March 31, 2011.