[FIXED] [XB] Unable to select object/Sims with Sims 4 camera with mouse/keyboard

by elektropunch
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[XB] Unable to select objects while using Sims 4 camera

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it doesnt let me click on the sims or furniture at all, when i use the sims 4 camera i cant do anything i cant place anything in build mode, but i can in sims 3 camera mode why is that? is there a fix i can do? and im on xbox so i dont know if that makes a difference or not.

you can find the bug when you use a keyboard and mouse, if you click on sims 4 camera it doesnt let you click on anything not on the sims and not on the furniture you can click on everything accept in game stuff but when i go to edit a house it doesnt let me put anything down. it happened after the recent update. and just to make sure this was a bug and not something wrong with my console or my game i had my friend try it on his console and it doesnt work for him either.

Product: sims 4
Platform: xbox series s
Which language are you playing the game in?: english
How often does the bug occur?: evry time i use the sims 4 camera
What is your current game version number?: i dont know
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed?: high school years, discover university, cats and dogs, city living, cottage living, seasons, paranormal, island living, tiny living, realm of magic, vampires, get to work, dream home decorator,  my first pet stuff  
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves?: go to sims 4 camera and try to click on the sims or furniture it wont work on mouse. and then edit your house and try to place objects down but you cant place anything.
What happens when the bug occurs?: not being able to click or place on anything in game
What do you expect to see?: the options to pop up
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods?: no
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system?: yes the most recent patch
Please describe the patch or change you made.: it was for the controllor 

 
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Re: Sims 4 Xbox- keyboard and mouse issues

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@Wadeyi I’m having this same problem! I hope they will patch this bug soon. I’ve plaid the sims 4 since 2020 with a mouse and keyboard.
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Re: Sims 4 Xbox- keyboard and mouse issues

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@Pandamilt Played**
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Re: [XB1] Unable to select sims, items and objects with mouse/keyboard

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@sempermelius Same here, it was working fine a month ago. I literally updated the game on series x today & I can’t do much but rotate items. I switch back & forth from PC & decided to finish a build on console & I can’t use my mouse to place items. Yes Sims 3 camera works but it’s honestly inconvenient while building. I don’t mine my controller but while building the mouse has been more comfortable. I’ll just have to upload & delete my build from the gallery quickly & finish building on PC instead. You’re definitely right about it being clumsy.
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Re: [XB] Mouse Not Clicking

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@PtoStk This is old but it’s doing this too me now since the Jan 31 update I can build and go threw my menus like needs and their job but when I try too interact with things it doesn’t do anything, it makes the sound like it is but doesn’t
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Re: Console Controller Feedback

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I can’t not build with (keyboard/mouse) (xbox) while in Sims 4 camera mode, when trying to select an item, the rotation symbol appears, and I am unable to pick up, or place items. When trying to enter the game at the “press any key to start” screen, none of my keys work instead I have to click my mouse to enter. I can’t not right click on items anymore either, this has be current since the 31JAN2023 update. PLEASE fix this I want to be able to play my game. 

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Re: Console Controller Feedback

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I play on Xbox however I play with keyboard and mouse not controller. I’m not having crashing issues but I’m having issues in Live mode where objects and sims are unclickable (e.g. cannot click fridge to make food, cannot click bed to sleep, cannot click toilet to use) and you can’t click the playable sim or other sims (e.g. can’t click yourself to change your outfit our click another sim to interact with them) these are just a few of the issues. Another thing is, in build mode, objects are completely impossible to pick up and place down or even buy, you cannot move literally anything. The only playable part of the game for me right now is CAS otherwise the rest of it is completely unplayable. This update has brought nothing but issues it hasn’t improved anything. Why ‘fix’ something which didn’t need fixing? Please just revert back to the original controls as the game is just not working now, at all.

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Re: Console Controller Feedback

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Currently on Console, I play with Keyboard and Mouse, and It just doesn't register if I'm on Sims 4 camera, I have to switch to Sims 3 camera to interact with basically anything. Something with the newest update broke the game, It's annoying and I just want to play the game how I can. Please address the issue

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Re: [XB1] Unable to select sims, items and objects with mouse/keyboard

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@elektropunch Does this happen in Sims 4 camera mode only? Or also in sims 3 camera mode?
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Re: [XB1] Unable to select sims, items and objects with mouse/keyboard

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Hey, I found a "fix", the bug is with the sims 4 camera itself. So for it to work you have to use the sims 3 camera. It's not the best solution but it works. Hope this helps.

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