The Sims 3 PS3 Controls: Complete Reference Guide

Navigation & General

• L Stick: Move Sim
• R Stick: Camera rotate/zoom
• X: Interact / Confirm
• ○: Cancel / Back
• △: Pause Menu / Options
• □: Inventory
• L1: Slow Time (×¼)
• R1: Speed Time (×2/×3)
• L2: Zoom Out
• R2: Zoom In
• Select: Switch Active Sim
• Start: Main Menu

Live Mode Interactions

• Hold X: Continuous action (eat, sleep, chat)
• Tap X: Quick interaction (greet, pick up)
• X + □: Cancel queued action
• △ on Sim: Needs / Relationships panel
• R1 on Object: Object info / upgrade options
• L1 on Object: Repair / Upgrade submenu

Build / Buy Mode

• L Stick: Cursor move
• R Stick: Rotate object (45° increments)
• X: Place / Buy
• ○: Cancel / Delete
• R1: Build Mode (walls, floors, roof)
• L1: Buy Mode (furniture, decor)
• Select: Tool / Category cycle
• D-Pad: Fine cursor adjust

Customization

Options → Controller Settings → Remap buttons, invert sticks, sensitivity.