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Hi there! Every so often on my PS4, this weird green pulsating circle begins to flash towards bottom left. It appears for a few seconds then disappears...30 seconds later it repeats. I can fix it by quitting the game and starting again, but then starts happening an hour or so later! Any ideas?
- 7 years ago
Product: The Sims 4
Platform:Sony Playstation 4
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Occasionally (10% - 49%)
What is your current game version number? 1.13
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? All
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? I’m not sure!
What happens when the bug occurs? A flashing green circle appears above sim display picture in bottom left of console screen. Happens every 30 seconds or so. Still occurs on screen when quitting to main menu.
What do you expect to see? I expect no flashing green circle.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? On console - never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. Latest console patch.
All information provided.
- Sid1701d97 years agoSeasoned AceThat seems like a tv refresh rate problem make sure its at least 60mhz I hope I got it right.
- crinrict7 years agoHero+
HI @legend001
I merged your posts to the console forum.
Try the suggestion given.
If it doesn't work, maybe someone here can help you. I doubt it's some kind of bug but rather a more technical issue.
I'll move it back if it does turn out to be a bug.
- 7 years ago
I think this is definitely a bug - I have attached a video link to demonstrate it. It appears to activate when I click on the in-game phone. The flashing circle then repeats every 20/30 seconds, even appearing in the loading screen when you exit the game! (Video isn't great quality - had to keep it low to upload it)
- PoptartJuniper7 years agoHero (Retired)
I've also seen this pulsating green circle, but I see it all over the screen. It appears in build when selecting or placing items, also in manage worlds or families. I have seen it flashing in the upper corner during a load screen. It is like the cursor is prompting you to click something or draw your attention.
- 7 years agoMe too. Very annoying
- 7 years ago
I might have a fix! Try xonnecconnyour controller to your PS4 again when you have the green circle. Then start using your mouse again. It appears to be caused by the controller or something
- 5 years ago
I have the same problem on my xbox one... This happens throughout my entire game. Anytime I switch tasks or try to save and then my game just shuts off... I fixed it once by uninstalling my game and every expansion pack. It fixed it but I lost all my saved stuff. I really don't wanna loose all my saves again. I'm halfway through unlocking all of the aspirations, which some were very time consuming, There's gotta be a better way... My game was playing fine after reinstalling everything until the last update. Seems this happens any time they do an update. Very frustrating!!!
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