The Sims 4 Cheat Console Guide: PC, Mac, PlayStation & Xbox Controls

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Open the cheat console

EA’s PC/Mac instructions use Control. After typing a command on keyboard, press Enter. On consoles, the same four shoulder buttons close the bar.

Enable interaction cheats when needed

EA’s console guide uses testingcheats on. Its general FAQ also documents testingcheats true. Console testingcheats disables achievements or trophies for the current save; it does not affect other saves. Consider a separate save before enabling it.

Controller equivalent of Shift-click

EA specifies Circle held while pressing X on PlayStation, or B held while pressing A on Xbox, for Shift-click interactions.

If the console will not open

1. Load into the game rather than typing on the launcher or storefront.
2. Press the complete shortcut together.
3. Confirm that you are using the Control key on Mac.
4. Release the keys and check for the text bar before typing.
5. If another application intercepts the shortcut, review that application’s key binding.

Those troubleshooting steps are our suggestions. Avoid changing several settings at once: first establish whether the input bar opens, then test the command you need.

If a command does nothing

Distinguish a failed shortcut from an unsubmitted command. Check spelling, the current game mode and whether the command needs testingcheats. Use the focused guide for the intended action; money, building and Sim interactions are different workflows.

Keyboard reference: EA Help’s PC/Mac cheat instructions. Interaction controls: EA’s cheat FAQ.

Sources and related guides

Command reference checked against EA’s official documentation on October 9, 2026. Testing and organization suggestions are GetCheatBeacon editorial advice.

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