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What a disappointment.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 179 / 259
Date: November 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I was given this as a present by my future mother in law.

I didn't even know this was out.

I was surprised when I read reviews on it and when I looked to install this.

She thought she was buying me a complete expansion package as a gift.

I am getting disgusted at the way the company is trying to make money by having it packaged in a different way.

You do NOT get all that much Extra items.
You can even get the SAME items for free at many sites for Sims and Sims 2.

I am going to give my regular Sims 2 to someone as I have the DVD version.

I am DISAPPOINTED and DISGUSTED though with the way they made this look like it was an expansion game with lots of EXTRA items.

There are NOT that many items that warrant the cost.

This was done for one reason.
The Holiday season and people are going to buy gifts.

Just remarket it a different way and make more money.

Great Sims 2 base game, but.....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 48 / 51
Date: December 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

....since the Holiday Stuff pack came out, which includes the same plus even more holiday items, you'd be better off buying the regular Sims 2 base game and the Holiday Stuff pack rather than this.

However, if you don't want to spend the extra cash for the Holiday stuff pack and would be happy with only two-thirds the amount of holiday objects, then this would be the way to go to save some money.

Either way, the Sims 2 is SIMply awesome and well worth the money!! Just be sure your computer meets the game's system requirements before buying it, as it is highly 3-D graphics and memory intensive.

I've been playing Sims 2 for almost a year now and this is one game that you can really never tire of. Maxis is always coming out with new stuff add-ons and expansions to keep it interesting. I have all of the expansions and add-ons out so far and plan on getting all future releases, too. It's that fun!!!

~~~~Remember: This is a BASE GAME EDITION, exactly the same as the regular Sims 2 BASE GAME except with some extra holiday objects, and NOT an expansion!!~~~~

Later note: This review was written *prior* to the holiday 50% price cut.

Love the game - hate the quick expensive add on!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 108 / 155
Date: November 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The sims are trying to cash in what all of the SIM website has been doing for years. They should have just offered these on their website for free to download. There is really no "changes" to your sims just they now have some décor they can add to the house, it is the SIMS2 Packed Different. You might just want to find a website that you can go to and download for a small fee or free. There are some SIM artists on the web who created better holiday things too. This was a quick how can we make money for this holiday? At least that is how it feels to me.

The way it was marketed was like a NEW ADD ON, not the full game. I already had the full game. It just still seems like a joke. But I guess there are some suckers out there.

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MY FAMILY who doesn't play wouldn't know the difference and think they were getting me the greatest thing ever for the holiday!!
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VERY DISAPPOINTED.

What an improvement!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 22
Date: March 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The first SIMS game was amazing. I thought it would be hard for Sims 2 to top it, even with the aging systems and the increased usefulness of diagonal walls. I was as wrong as I could get. The Sims 2 is a new angle on the Sims concept, taking the game to new levels. Sure, it's more or less the "basic" Sims game all over again, but look deep enough and you'll find massive improvements. Stairs can have more than one Sim on them at once, social interactions have multiplied like rabbits, and more than half of the objects have multiple colors and/or styles. The original Sims had one option for each bed, chair, etc. Some beds in Sims 2 have 7 woods and 18 sheets! That's 126 possible beds under one option. Don't like the one you chose? Need it to fit a redecorated room, but you don't want to buy a new one? No problem! The designers were smart and included a "Design" tool, which lets you change the look of any object/door/window/plant that has multiple choices for a mere 15 Simoleons. Naturally, I've barely scratched the surface, but playing through generation after generation of your Sims, seeing how their facial features you gave minute adjustments to are passed down to their children, grandchildren, and beyond... of course, with so many generations possible, your Sims won't live forever (two exceptions)... they'll eventually grow from babies to toddlers to children to teens to adults to elders... then it's off to the big luau in the sky for them. There's so much more I want to talk about, but I don't want to write a review that would fill up three screens on your computer... this special Holiday Edition also lets you summon Santa Claus/St. Nicholas to deliver presents for your Sims, as well as providing special decorations and outfits to fit Christmas and Easter themes. Have fun Simming!

Not Compatible with current sim2 installs

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 30 / 40
Date: November 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I saw this at walmart last night and picked it up thinking it was a new special addon package but it turns not its not at all compatible with current sims2 installs and keeps asking to "insert sims2 disk #1" over and over.

While the package does mention Sims2 is part of the package, no where does it say that its not compatible with current Sims2 installs and it does not have any options to just install the holiday stuff without loading in the whole game again.

You can get just the holiday addons on the Sims2 website for $14.95. Don't waste your money if you already own the game.

A great game........for people who do NOT have The Sims 2 yet!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 18
Date: December 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The Sims 2 Holiday EXPANSION pack (available for online download on the EA website for $15) is a great mini-expansion that is well worth the small price tag. There are many festive holiday items from Christmas trees and lights to pumpkins and costumes or a Santa outfit. It really is a must for any Sims fan.

However, this product is The Sims 2 complete game with the Holiday Expansion built in. This is NOT for anyone who already owns The Sims 2! This gift would be perfect for anyone who does NOT own this game already, since it sells for a smaller price than buying the game and expansion pack seperately.

***This is NOT an expansion pack! It would help if people reviewing this item would have mentioned that instead of giving it a poor rating!

please buy only for non sims 2 owners.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 21 / 25
Date: November 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Please be aware that this is a "Holiday edition" not a "holiday expansion pack" NOWHERE on the package does it say it is an expansion pack. Anyone who purchased it simply wasn't paying attention. Don't blame EA for your own careless mistakes.
If you already own the Sims 2, the "Holiday extras" are available for download (or to to be shipped) for 15 dollars from the ea store exclusively.
The objects include christmas and Hanukkah decorations including:christmas lights, wallpapers,ginger bread houses, window and door treatments, candles, wreaths, clothing, furnishings, food, and many other items. there is also fireworks that can be used for New years and the fourth of July.
The objects are nice addition for any sims player who likes storytelling, moviemaking, or simply enjoys the holiday season.

A deal if you don't own Sims 2 already

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 17
Date: January 02, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I picked up the Holiday edition because I have been waiting for Sims 2 to come down in price (Um, 50 bucks for a game is ridiculous) and saw it in the store for $35 with all the bonus items that cost those who bought the original version an extra 15 to download online. There's nothing wrong with the game and the bonus items are pretty neat, I like the Halloween decorations the most. (Huge and gaudy, but cool nonetheless) Just remember: read everything before you buy it so YOU don't rip off YOURSELF.

Too much complaing - look at it for what it is.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 18
Date: January 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Let's start this review with this - This is the full edition of the Sims 2 game with some added bonus material thrown in. If you do not yet have the base game this is a great way to go!

The game itself is a blast!! A great interaction between the characters and a huge leap beyond the original game but still has a bit of a nostalgic feel to it.

I had been watching this game for some time - I wanted to buy the Sims 2 game, but just didn't want to spend that much for it. After watching things for a while I saw the Holiday set go on sale to a very reasonable price. I feel it was definitely worth it!

So before you are thrown off by all the negative comments think about the game itself!

-- This is a FULL version of the game
-- You don't have to bother with downloading the extras from the internet
-- It is typically priced LESS than the "full" version
-- The game itself is a LOT of fun!!

Not the same as The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: December 01, 2005
Author: Amazon User

There is a Holiday Party Pack add-on for The Sims 2. This is not it. If you already have The Sims 2, the additional holiday features can be obtained at the EA Games website either as a download or as a CD for $14.95.

This version, The Sims 2 Holiday Edition, simply give new The Sims 2 purchasers the ability to get these extras for free. For more information on the core product, check out the reviews for The Sims 2.

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