Sims Bustin' Out Cheats Not Working? Troubleshooting Guide

Common reasons cheats fail in The Sims Bustin' Out (GCN/PS2/Xbox):

1. Wrong Button Combo for Console

• GameCube: Z + R + Up + Down + Left + Right (D-pad) – simultaneously.
• PS2: L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + Left + Right (D-pad).
• Xbox: Left Bumper + Right Bumper + Left Trigger + Right Trigger + Left Stick Click + Right Stick Click.

Must be entered at the main menu (not in-game) on most versions.

2. Case Sensitivity & Spacing

Cheat codes (e.g., MIDAS, FREEREAL) must be typed exactly—caps, no spaces.

3. Version Differences

• PAL vs. NTSC versions may have different codes.
• Greatest Hits / Player's Choice re-releases sometimes disable cheats.

4. Corrupted Save / Glitch

Try a new save slot. If no cheats work, the save may be flagged.

Reliable Code Sources

• GameFAQs (search "Sims Bustin Out cheats [console]").
• IGN / CheatCC (older but archived).

Warning: Cheats can break progression (e.g., skip objectives permanently). Back up saves first.