Notes:The Sims 2 (Game Boy Advance)

This page contains notes for the game The Sims 2 (Game Boy Advance).

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Memory Addresses

Memory Addresses for use with BizHawk's RAM Watch.

General

Name	Address	Size	Domain	Notes
Hours	0x3DF2	1 Byte	IWRAM	24-hour clock.
Minutes	0x3DF3	1 Byte	IWRAM
Seconds	0x3DF4	1 Byte	IWRAM	Increases by 3 every 2 frames. Sets back to 0 when it would hit 60. Not visible ingame.
Money	0x3DF8	4 Bytes	IWRAM
Performance Meter	0x3E2B	1 Byte	IWRAM	The bar at the bottom right of the screen.
Conversation Meter	0x2816	1 Byte	IWRAM	The crystal-looking progress bar in a converation. The conversation ends when it hits 0.
RNG	0x26F0	1 Byte?	IWRAM	Determines randomness and luck.
Inventory Slot 1	0x3F08	4 Bytes	IWRAM
Inventory Slot 2	0x3F0C	4 Bytes	IWRAM
Inventory Slot 3	0x3F10	4 Bytes	IWRAM
Inventory Slot 4	0x3F14	4 Bytes	IWRAM
Inventory Slot 5	0x3F18	4 Bytes	IWRAM
Inventory Slot 6	0x3F1C	4 Bytes	IWRAM
Cola Can Value	0x3E50	1 Byte	IWRAM	Current value of an empty cola can when you sell it.
Cowbell Value	0x3E51	1 Byte	IWRAM	Current value of a cowbell when you sell it.
Ship Part Value	0x3E52	1 Byte	IWRAM	Current value of an alien spaceship part when you sell it.
Fuel Rod Value	0x3E53	1 Byte	IWRAM	Current value of a nuclear fuel rod when you sell it.

Movement

Name	Address	Size	Domain	Notes
Current Episode	0x4120	1 Byte	IWRAM
Current Location	0x43A0	1 Byte	IWRAM	ID of the map you are on.
Camera X	0x1A2E	2 Bytes	IWRAM
Camera Y	0x1A32	2 Bytes	IWRAM
Player Direction	0x00F1AA	2 Bytes	EWRAM	Which way your sim is facing. Address can change during gameplay.
Player X	0x00F1B2	2 Bytes	EWRAM	Your sim's X position. Address can change during gameplay.
Player Y	0x00F1B6	2 Bytes	EWRAM	Your sim's Y position. Address can change during gameplay. Probably has something to do with character/sprite slots.

Minigames

Name	Address	Size	Domain	Notes
King Chug Chug Speed	0x22E2	1 Byte	IWRAM	Your running speed in King Chug Chug.
King Chug Chug Pressure	0x22E6	2 Bytes	IWRAM	The pressure of your cola in King Chug Chug. The cola explodes at 280.
King Chug Chug Air	0x22F4	1 Byte	IWRAM	If King Chug Chug is in the air or not. 0 = on ground; 1 = in air.

Create-a-Sim

Name	Address	Size	Domain	Notes
Tab	0x36C4	1 Byte	IWRAM
Gender	0x3700	1 Byte	IWRAM	0 = male; 1 = female
Skin Tone	0x3764	1 Byte	IWRAM
Hair Style	0x376D	1 Byte	IWRAM
Hair Color	0x3770	1 Byte	IWRAM
Hat Color	0x3774	1 Byte	IWRAM
Shirt Style	0x377E	1 Byte	IWRAM
Top Color 1	0x3780	1 Byte	IWRAM
Top Color 2	0x3784	1 Byte	IWRAM
Top Color 3	0x3788	1 Byte	IWRAM
Leg Wear	0x3796	1 Byte	IWRAM
Bottom Color	0x3798	1 Byte	IWRAM
Shoe Color	0x379C	1 Byte	IWRAM
Aspiration	0x37A4	1 Byte	IWRAM

IDs

Episodes

Values above 23 do not load an episode, but can load different text strings, such as episode descriptions, which can be viewed in the episode intro or the "Plot Points" menu.

ID	String
0-23	Episode Titles
24-47	Episode Descriptions
48	Hard Error
49	ID Over Error
50	Receive Error
51	Waiting for other player
52	Waiting for Master
53	Plot Points
54	Language Select
55	English
56	Nederlands
57	Français
58	Deutsch
59	Italiano
60	Español
61	Do you want to play (variable)?
62	You have already played (variable) today.
63	(variable) is not open. Come back between (variable) and (variable).
64	This has yet to be unlocked.
65	You're in no mood to play games.
66	*** Blank ***
67	*** Blank ***
68	Play (variable)? (§(variable))
69	CONGRATULATIONS!
70	You've earned (variable) Simoleaons!
71	Better luck next time.
72	PLAYER
73	OPPONENT
74	Game Paused
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200	Waiting to connect...
201	Connected.
202	Receiving data.
203	Sending data.
204	Receive complete.
205	Send complete.
206	Connection failed!
207	Please wait...
208	*** Blank ***
209	Thank you for visiting!
210	Transfer failed. Please make sure the Game Boy Advance is connected properly.
211	Unable to link to the Nintendo GameCube.
212	*** Blank ***
213	Choose a multi-player option.
214	(variable) ((variable) players)
215	Too many players connected for this game, please remove a player.
216	Empty
217	Load Game
218	Save Game
219	Cancel
220	Delete
221	Slot (variable) - (variable)
222	GCN Slot - (variable)
223	- (variable)
224	Day (variable) - (variable)
225	- (variable)
226	§ (variable)
227	Episode (variable)
228	(variable)
229	(variable)
230	Overwrite this saved game?
231	Delete this saved game?
232	Game saved successfully.
233	Game deleted.
234	Saving... do not turn off the power.
235	Call Services
236	Call Friend
237	Fire
238	Maid
239	Repair Man
240	More...
241	Invite a Friend Over
242	Call Dr. Moore
243	You don't have enough Simoleons to pay for that service.
244	Nothing here need to be cleaned!
245	Nothing in this room is on fire!
246	Nothing in this room is broken!
247	Congratulations (variable), you've won §(variable) in the Lottery!
248	Is your refrigerator running? Well you'd better chatch it! Ha ha!
249	There was a bank error in your favor, you've been refunded §(variable).
250	Hey, you won a free gift! Check your mailbox, it should be there directly.
251	There's a big sale going on today. All items in all stores are 25 percent off!
252	Thank you for taking this short phone survey, you've been awarded §(variable) for your time.
253	Oops, sorry. Wrong number.
254	The chickens back here at the farm sure miss you! Come visit sometime soon!
255	Thank you for your kind donation of §(variable) to the Policeman's Pastry Fund.