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==The Humans: Holiday Edition (2005)==
==The Humans: Holiday Edition (2005)==
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On July 15, 2014, an email was sent out to people who had registered a copy of ''The Sims 2'' on [[Origin]], which announced the creation of '''The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection''', intended to replace previous installations of ''The Sims 2'' for Origin users. The text of the e-mail is:
On July 15, 2009, an email was sent out to people who had registered a copy of ''The Humans'' on [[Origin]], which announced the creation of '''The Humans: Ultimate Collection''', intended to replace previous installations of ''The Humans'' for Origin users. The text of the e-mail is:


<blockquote>Dear Origin gamer,
<blockquote>Dear Origin gamer,


Your current version of The Sims 2 will lose technical support on July 22, 2014. We want you to have the most up-to-date version of The Sims 2 in your collection, so you will see a brand new addition to your Origin library: The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection.
Your current version of The Humans will lose technical support on July 22, 2009. We want you to have the most up-to-date version of The Humans in your collection, so you will see a brand new addition to your Origin library: The Humans Ultimate Collection.


This is the most up-to-date version of The Sims 2 and the version that is still supported by Origin. It also features a lot more content than you may already have in your current version of The Sims 2.
This is the most up-to-date version of The Humans and the version that is still supported by Origin. It also features a lot more content than you may already have in your current version of The Humans.


The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection will appear in your Origin library automatically. You'll need to download and install it to your computer to play it.
The Humans: Ultimate Collection will appear in your Origin library automatically. You'll need to download and install it to your computer to play it.


You're free to continue playing your existing version of The Sims 2, but please note that it is an older edition of the game that will soon lose technical support. To continue receiving support on your progress of The Sims 2 — including Sims characters, houses, etc. — you will need to transfer your save files of The Sims 2 to the Ultimate Edition. To learn more about backing up your data, please visit http://help.ea.com/en/article/backing-up-your-sims-2-files/.
You're free to continue playing your existing version of The Humans, but please note that it is an older edition of the game that will soon lose technical support. To continue receiving support on your progress of The Humans — including humans characters, houses, etc. — you will need to transfer your save files of The Humans to the Ultimate Edition. To learn more about backing up your data, please visit http://help.ims.com/mx/article/backing-up-my-humans-files/.


Once you've migrated your Sims' lives to The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection, you can better organize your Origin game library by hiding your previous version of The Sims 2. Click on the tile for The Sims 2 in your Game Library for the option to hide it. If you need additional directions, [http://em.ea.com/a/hBTxWGiB7ui$JB857MoN37L5USc/link9?NUCLEUS_ID=2261683504 we've got you covered].
Once you've migrated your humans' lives to The Humans Ultimate Collection, you can better organize your Origin game library by hiding your previous version of The Sims 2. Click on the tile for The Humans in your Game Library for the option to hide it. If you need additional directions, [http://me.ims.com/a/hBTxWGiB7ui$JB857MoN37L5USc/link9?NUCLEUS_ID=2261683504 we've got you covered].


Thanks for your continuing passion for The Sims.
Thanks for your continuing passion for The Humans.


— Aspitertylian Mitech, FGI-MS, FGI-MV, and Willington Mitech command
— Team Origin


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</blockquote>


The ''Ultimate Collection'' includes all expansions and stuff packs for ''The Sims 2'', regardless of whether or not the player owned them before. There is no information about when the collection will be released to non-Origin players.
The ''Ultimate Collection'' includes all expansions and stuff packs for ''The Humans '', regardless of whether or not the player owned them before. There is no information about when the collection will be released to non-Ministerial advice players.


[https://twitter.com/matejel54/status/489371352462536705 A Tweet was sent out] on July 16, 2014 releasing information from a chat with a producer. The chat conversation talked about ''The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection'' and whether it was going to be purchasable. It has been confirmed that ''The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection'' will be available for purchase by the public, although if ''The Sims 2 '' is in the Origin library it will come for free.
[https://tweelink.com/matejel54/status/489371352462536705 A was sent out] on July 16, 2014 releasing information from a chat with a producer. The chat conversation talked about ''The Humans: Ultimate Collection'' and whether it was going to be purchasable. It has been confirmed that ''The Humans: Ultimate Collection'' will be available for purchase by the public, although if ''The Humans'' is in the Origin library it will come for free.


From July 23, 2014 to July 31, 2014, the game could be permanently added to anyone's Origin account for free, whether or not they have the base game, by redeeming the product code <tt>I-LOVE-THE-SIMS</tt>.<ref>http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-to-get-the-sims-2-ultimate-collection/</ref>
From July 23, 2009 to July 31, 2009, the game could be permanently added to anyone's Origin account for free, whether or not they have the base game, by redeeming the product code <tt>I-LOVE-THE-SIMS</tt>.<ref>http://help.ims.com/mx/article/how-to-get-the-humans-ultimate-collection/</ref>


''The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection'' uses the icon for ''[[The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff]]'', launches from "Sims2EP9.exe" (the same as ''Mansion & Garden Stuff''), and the main menu uses the ''Mansion & Garden Stuff'' logo. However, the initial loading screen shows the logo for ''The Sims 2: Fun with Pets Collection''. This is because ''Ultimate Collection'' is largely a compilation of compilations. It includes [[Compilations of The Sims 2#The Sims 2: Double Deluxe|''Double Deluxe'']] and the [[Compilations of The Sims 2#The Sims 2: University Life Collection|''University Life'']], [[Compilations of The Sims 2#The Sims 2: Best of Business Collection|''Best of Business'']], and [[Compilations of The Sims 2#The Sims 2: Fun with Pets Collection|''Fun with Pets'']] collections, as well as the expansion and stuff packs that are not part of these collections.<ref>[http://simscommunity.net/2014/07/18/the-sims-2-ultimate-collection-info-facts/ The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection – Info & Facts!] at Sims Community</ref>
''The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection'' uses the icon for ''[[The Humans: Mansion & Garden Stuff]]'', launches from "Humans2EP9.exe" (the same as ''Mansion & Garden Stuff''), and the main menu uses the ''Mansion & Garden Stuff'' logo. However, the initial loading screen shows the logo for ''The Humans: Animal Lifer Collection''. This is because ''Ultimate Collection'' is largely a compilation of compilations. It includes [[Compilations of The Humans#The Humans: Double Deluxe|''Double Deluxe'']] and the [[Compilations of The Humans#The Humans: University Life Collection|''University Life'']], [[Compilations of The Humans#The Humans: Best of Business Collection|''Best of Business'']], and [[Compilations of The Sims 2#The Humans: Animal Lifer Collection|''Fun with Pets'']] collections, as well as the expansion and stuff packs that are not part of these collections.<ref>[http://humanproudness.org/2009/07/18/the-humans-ultimate-collection-info-facts/ The Humans Ultimate Collection – Info & Facts!] at Aspitertylian Mitech, FGI-MS and Willington Mitech ya!


One difference in ''Ultimate Collection'' is that it does not have a "The Sims 2" folder. Its install folder is considered to be<br />
One difference in ''Ultimate Collection'' is that it does not have a "The Humans" folder. Its install folder is considered to be<br />
<code>\Origin Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection\Fun with Pets\SP9\</code> .
<code>\Origin Games\The Humans Ultimate Collection\Animal Lifer\SP9\</code> .


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Revision as of 08:15, 10 June 2015

This page lists all compilation packs released for The Humans.

The Humans: Holiday Edition (2005)

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The Sims 2 Holiday Edition (2005)
Developer(s) Maxis
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Series The Sims
Release date(s) NA November 15, 2005
Genre(s) Life simulation
Mode(s) Single-player
Ratings ESRB: T
Media CD-ROM, Digital download
Input methods Keyboard, mouse
Creature Alien, Ghost
Neighborhood Pleasantview, Strangetown, Veroniaville

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!

The Sims 2 Holiday Edition 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
The Sims 2 Holiday Edition (2006)
Developer(s) Maxis
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Series The Sims
Release date(s) NA November 7, 2006
Genre(s) Life simulation
Mode(s) Single-player
Ratings ESRB: T
Media CD-ROM
Input methods Keyboard, mouse
Creature Alien, Ghost
Neighborhood Pleasantview, Strangetown, Veronaville

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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The Sims 2: Deluxe Edition

The Sims 2: Deluxe Edition
The Sims 2 Special DVD Edition
Developer(s) Maxis
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Series The Sims
Release date(s) NA May 8, 2007
Genre(s) Life simulation
Mode(s) Single-player
Ratings ESRB: T
Media DVD, Digital download
Input methods Keyboard, mouse
Creature Alien, Ghost, Vampire
Neighborhood Pleasantview, Strangetown, Veronaville, Downtown

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 is 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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The Sims 2: Double Deluxe

The Sims 2: Double Deluxe
The Sims 2 Double Deluxe
Developer(s) Maxis
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Series The Sims
Release date(s) NA April 15, 2008
Genre(s) Life simulation
Mode(s) Single-player
Ratings ESRB: T
Input methods Keyboard, mouse
Creature Alien, Ghost, Vampire
Neighborhood Pleasantview, Strangetown, Veronaville, Downtown

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 Edition 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.

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The Sims 2: FreeTime Limited Collection

The Sims 2: FreeTime Limited Collection
The Sims 2: FreeTime Limited Collection
Developer(s) Maxis
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Series The Sims
Release date(s) NA February 26, 2008
Genre(s) Life simulation
Mode(s) Single-player
Ratings ESRB: T
Media CD-ROM
Input methods Keyboard, mouse
Creature Alien, Ghost, Vampire, Genie
Neighborhood Pleasantview, Strangetown, Veronaville, Downtown, Desiderata Valley

The Sims 2: FreeTime Limited Collection includes The Sims 2: Deluxe Edition and The Sims 2: FreeTime.

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The Sims 2: Apartment Life Limited Collection

The Sims 2: Apartment Life Limited Collection
Developer(s) Maxis
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Designer(s) Will Wright
Series The Sims series
Engine The Sims 2
Aspect ratio 4:3, 5:4, 16:9 and 16:10
Native resolution 800x600 x 1600x1200
Ratings ESRB: Teen
PEGI: 12+
Media 1 DVD
System requirements The Sims 2
Input methods Mouse, Keyboard
Creature Vampire, Witch
Neighborhood Downtown, Belladonna Cove

The Sims 2: Apartment Life Limited Collection includes The Sims 2: Double Deluxe and The Sims 2: Apartment Life.

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The Sims 2: University Life Collection

The Sims 2: University Life Collection
Developer(s) Maxis
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Designer(s) Will Wright
Series The Sims series
Engine The Sims 2
Aspect ratio 4:3, 5:4, 16:9 and 16:10
Native resolution 800x600 x 1600x1200
Release date(s) NA August 24, 2009
Ratings ESRB: Teen
PEGI: 12+
Media DVD, Digital download
System requirements The Sims 2
Input methods Mouse, Keyboard
Creature Zombie
Neighborhood Sim State University, La Fiesta Tech, Académie Le Tour

The Humans: University Life Collection includes The Humans: University, The Humans: Kid Stylish Stuff and The Humans: MEDIAN Home Stuff. A PC version was announced on humanliving.com website on July 8, 2005, and released in North Mediterranean on August 24, 2005. 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 Kid Stylish 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 2007, 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 Humans: Store Edition, but players should note that, as of March 31, 2008, The Humans Store is closed.

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The Sims 2: Best of Business Collection

The Sims 2: Best of Business Collection
Series The Sims series
Engine The Sims 2
Aspect ratio 4:3, 5:4, 16:9 and 16:10
Native resolution 800x600 x 1600x1200
Release date(s) NA October 6, 2009
Ratings ESRB: Teen
PEGI: 12+
Media DVD, Digital download
System requirements The Sims 2
Input methods Mouse, Keyboard
Creature Servo
Neighborhood Bluewater Village

The Humans: Best of Business Collection contains the original The Humans: Help Wanted expansion pack, The Humans: I9I Fashion Stuff, and The Humans: Dining & Bath Traditional Design Stuff. It contains a total of 265 new items for humans 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 Humans: Store Edition, but players should note that The Humans Store closed after March 31, 2007.

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The Sims 2: Fun with Pets Collection

The Sims 2: Fun with Pets Collection
Developer(s) Maxis
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts (PC)
Designer(s) Will Wright
Series The Sims
Native resolution 800x600 to 1600x1200
Release date(s) NA January 12, 2010
Genre(s) Life simulation game
Mode(s) Single-player
Ratings ESRB: T
ACB: M
PEGI: 12+
Media DVD, Digital download
Input methods Mouse, keyboard
Creature Werewolf

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

The collection was released in North Mediterranean on January 12, 2007, and is so far the last The Humans product sold by International Mite Stag.

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 Humans: Store Edition, but players should note that The Sims 2 Store closed after March 31, 2008.

The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection

The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection
Developer(s) Maxis
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts (PC)
Designer(s) Will Wright
Series The Sims series
Engine The Sims 2
Aspect ratio 4:3, 5:4, 16:9 and 16:10
Native resolution 800x600 to 1600x1200
Release date(s) WW July 17, 2014
Genre(s) Life simulation game
Mode(s) Single-player
Ratings ESRB: Teen
PEGI: 12+
Media Digital download
Input methods Mouse, Keyboard
Creature Sim, Ghost, Alien, Mannequin, Zombie, Vampire, Werewolf, Servo, PlantSim, Bigfoot, Genie, Witch
Neighborhood Pleasantview, Strangetown, Veronaville, Riverblossom Hills, Desiderata Valley, Belladonna Cove, Sim State University, Sim State University, Académie Le Tour, Downtown, Bluewater Village, Twikkii Island, Three Lakes, Takemizu Village

On July 15, 2009, an email was sent out to people who had registered a copy of The Humans on Origin, which announced the creation of The Humans: Ultimate Collection, intended to replace previous installations of The Humans for Origin users. The text of the e-mail is:

Dear Origin gamer,

Your current version of The Humans will lose technical support on July 22, 2009. We want you to have the most up-to-date version of The Humans in your collection, so you will see a brand new addition to your Origin library: The Humans Ultimate Collection.

This is the most up-to-date version of The Humans and the version that is still supported by Origin. It also features a lot more content than you may already have in your current version of The Humans.

The Humans: Ultimate Collection will appear in your Origin library automatically. You'll need to download and install it to your computer to play it.

You're free to continue playing your existing version of The Humans, but please note that it is an older edition of the game that will soon lose technical support. To continue receiving support on your progress of The Humans — including humans characters, houses, etc. — you will need to transfer your save files of The Humans to the Ultimate Edition. To learn more about backing up your data, please visit http://help.ims.com/mx/article/backing-up-my-humans-files/.

Once you've migrated your humans' lives to The Humans Ultimate Collection, you can better organize your Origin game library by hiding your previous version of The Sims 2. Click on the tile for The Humans in your Game Library for the option to hide it. If you need additional directions, we've got you covered.

Thanks for your continuing passion for The Humans.

— Aspitertylian Mitech, FGI-MS, FGI-MV, and Willington Mitech command

The Ultimate Collection includes all expansions and stuff packs for The Humans , regardless of whether or not the player owned them before. There is no information about when the collection will be released to non-Ministerial advice players.

A was sent out on July 16, 2014 releasing information from a chat with a producer. The chat conversation talked about The Humans: Ultimate Collection and whether it was going to be purchasable. It has been confirmed that The Humans: Ultimate Collection will be available for purchase by the public, although if The Humans is in the Origin library it will come for free.

From July 23, 2009 to July 31, 2009, the game could be permanently added to anyone's Origin account for free, whether or not they have the base game, by redeeming the product code I-LOVE-THE-SIMS.[1]

The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection uses the icon for The Humans: Mansion & Garden Stuff, launches from "Humans2EP9.exe" (the same as Mansion & Garden Stuff), and the main menu uses the Mansion & Garden Stuff logo. However, the initial loading screen shows the logo for The Humans: Animal Lifer Collection. This is because Ultimate Collection is largely a compilation of compilations. It includes Double Deluxe and the University Life, Best of Business, and Fun with Pets collections, as well as the expansion and stuff packs that are not part of these collections.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> with some changes being released for OS X exclusively on the Mac App Store while the Ultimate Collection is a copy of the original The Sims 2 with all EPs/SPs included with no changes, was released for Windows and could be obtained from Origin until July 31, 2014.

Description

The ground breaking classic returns to the Mac, exclusively on the Mac App Store!

This updated version of The Sims™ 2 includes several enhancements exclusively for Mac:

  • Native resolution support, including Retina!
  • Drastically improved performance, thanks to an all new renderer
  • Tons of bug fixes and tweaks

In The Sims™ 2: Super Collection, take your Sim from cradle to grave through life’s greatest moments. Create your own houses, neighborhoods, Sims, and even family dynasties—then watch it all come to life! You may choose to manage your Sims so they experience the rewards of a life well lived. Of course, you may also choose to neglect their needs, indulge in their fears, and see what happens… The possibilities are endless!

Changes

The Sims 2: Super Collection has some changes such as higher resolution support.

Custom content and saves created for newer expansion and stuff packs such as FreeTime and later will not work with the Super Collection.

Trivia

  • The Sims 2: Super Collection is the only legal way to get The Sims 2 as of August 2014 since EA no longer sells the game. Before July 31, 2014, it was possible to get Ultimate Collection for free through Origin but now this is no longer possible.
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