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erinclem
5 years ago

The Sims 4 PS4 camera angle in build/buy mode

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:Sony Playstation 4
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? 1.38
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? None
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Go into build/buy mode.
What happens when the bug occurs? Can't play game correctly with PS4 controller because I can't see what I'm doing in the game.
What do you expect to see? The same camera angles that are available in live mode to be available in build/buy mode, as in previous versions of The Sims.
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? No

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I am unable to adjust the camera angle vertically in build/buy mode of The Sims 4 PS4 with my PS4 controller.  I am able to do this in live mode only.  This is a deal-breaker for me, and I will stop playing the game unless this issue is resolved.

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6 Replies

  • erinclem's avatar
    erinclem
    5 years ago

    Hi.  Thanks for your reply.  Unfortunately, those controls do not seem to help for adjusting the vertical angle of the camera in build/buy mode on The Sims 4 PS4 controller.  They only work in adjusting the vertical camera angle in live mode.

  • erinclem's avatar
    erinclem
    5 years ago

    Okay, tried to upload a video but the file format wasn’t compatible for some reason. So here are two photos. One is of the angle during live mode. The other is the angle during build/buy mode. In live mode, its regular view. In build/buy mode, I’m looking down at the floor. I can’t see what I’m doing in close-up gameplay with build/buy mode because of this angle. 

  • PoptartJuniper's avatar
    PoptartJuniper
    Hero (Retired)
    5 years ago
    @erinclem I moved your post to the feedback section. A few advanced controls are not available to console users with the controller. You can plug in a mouse to your console to activate the different camera angle in build mode if the controller pitch bothers you.

    There's many talented builders here in the feedback section that can give you more advice should you need it.
  • erinclem's avatar
    erinclem
    5 years ago

    Okay.  Good to know.  I think I'm done playing this game then, because it's not enjoyable with this angle.  Thanks for your response.

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