The Sims 2 to live on PSP this Fall

Electronic Arts today announced that The Sims 2 is in development for all of the major consoles and hanhelds, including the PSP. The Sims 2 — the fastest selling game of all time and the No. 1 PC game of 2004 — is scheduled to ship in the Fall of 2005.

"Maxis-EA is redefining this highly-acclaimed franchise and will deliver classic open-ended gameplay along with exclusive new features. Aspirational gameplay and fully customizable content will give players the most authentic Sims experience to date on console. This innovative gameplay will allow players to make their dreams come true while avoiding their innermost fears. And, for the first time, players will be able to take direct control of their Sim without having to use their cursor. All handheld versions will feature unique storylines and will ship simultaneously with the console games."