Getting rich in The Sims 4 can be a game in itself. Whether you’re dreaming of a Simoleon-filled vault or just want to afford that dream house without the grind, cheats can be your shortcut to wealth. If you’re playing The Sims 4 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, understanding how to use cheats is key to boosting your Sim’s bank account, even if it’s not always directly through “money cheats.” Let’s dive into how you can leverage console commands, focusing on Build mode, to enhance your Sim’s financial standing.
Understanding Console Cheat Limitations for Money
It’s crucial to understand that directly inputting “money cheats” in the traditional sense, especially those requiring “testingcheats true,” will disable Achievements and Trophies in your current Sims 4 save on consoles. This means if you’re aiming for those in-game accolades, using certain cheat codes for instant riches isn’t the way to go. However, this limitation primarily applies to cheats that fundamentally alter gameplay through “testingcheats true.”
Luckily, Build mode cheats remain accessible and incredibly useful for indirectly amassing wealth without compromising your achievements. These cheats allow you to manipulate the environment and objects, which can be cleverly used to boost your Sim’s finances.
Accessing the Cheat Console on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
Before you can utilize any cheats, you need to open the cheat console in The Sims 4 on your console. It’s a simple process:
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Launch The Sims 4 and load into the game you wish to play.
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Once in live mode or build mode, activate the cheat console by simultaneously holding down all four shoulder buttons on your controller. These are:
- PlayStation 4: L1, R1, L2, and R2
- Xbox One: LB, RB, LT, and RT
Alt Text: Opening the Sims 4 cheat console on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One by pressing all four shoulder buttons, enabling cheat code entry for various in-game manipulations.
A text entry box will appear at the top of your screen – this is the cheat console.
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Type in your desired cheat code.
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To close the cheat console, simply press all four shoulder buttons again.
For cheats that typically require “shift-clicking” on PC/Mac, console players can achieve a similar effect by holding Circle and pressing X on PlayStation 4 or holding B and pressing A on Xbox One.
Build Mode Cheats: Your Indirect Path to Simoleons
While direct money cheats might be off-limits for achievement-focused players, Build mode cheats offer a fantastic workaround to indirectly boost your Sim’s wealth. These cheats are functional in both Live mode and Build mode, but must be executed while you are actively in Build mode to see their effects. Here’s how they can help you get richer:
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bb.moveobjects on: This cheat removes placement restrictions on objects. While not directly giving you money, it allows for creative building and item merging. You can, for instance, place multiple expensive items in a small space, then sell the lot for a higher value than normally possible. Imagine creating a tiny house packed with high-end appliances and selling it for a significant profit!
Alt Text: Utilizing the bb.moveobjects cheat in Sims 4 Build Mode to freely place and overlap objects, enabling creative and potentially profitable building designs for increased lot value.
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bb.enablefreebuild: This powerful cheat unlocks the ability to build anywhere, including locked lots like community areas or even secret lots. While you can’t sell community lots, this cheat is excellent for drastically altering your home lot to be exactly what you envision, increasing its value significantly through extensive renovations and expansions. A more appealing and larger home can drastically increase your household wealth when you decide to move or if your Sim’s net worth is considered.
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bb.showhiddenobjects: This cheat expands your Build/Buy catalog to include hidden items, often debug objects or environment decorations. While many of these aren’t sellable, some hidden items can be quite valuable. More importantly, access to a wider range of decorative items lets you create more visually appealing and high-value homes, indirectly contributing to your Sim’s wealth if you decide to sell or move.
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bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement: This cheat unlocks all career rewards in Buy mode. Career reward objects are often unique and can be quite expensive if purchased normally. By unlocking them all, you have access to high-value items to decorate your home and increase its overall worth. Selling these unlocked items is also an option to quickly gain Simoleons.
Conclusion: Building Your Way to Riches on Sims 4 Consoles
While direct money cheats might impact your achievements on consoles, The Sims 4 offers resourceful players alternative paths to wealth through Build mode manipulation. By mastering these Build mode cheats, you can strategically design and build properties that significantly boost your Sim’s financial status. Experiment with these cheats, get creative with your builds, and watch your Simoleons grow indirectly, all while still earning those coveted achievements and trophies!
