| Action | Key / Mouse |
|---|---|
| Move Camera | Mouse drag / Arrow keys / W A S D |
| Rotate Camera | Middle mouse drag / Ctrl + Arrow keys |
| Zoom | Mouse wheel / + / - |
| Select Sim | Left-click |
| Interact / Use Object | Left-click on object → choose interaction |
| Queue Multiple Actions | Shift + Left-click |
| Select Multiple Sims/Objects | Ctrl + Left-click |
| Cycle Household Sims | Tab |
| Pause / Resume | Space / P |
| Speed 1 / 2 / 3 | 1 / 2 / 3 |
| Build Mode | F2 / 2 (top row) |
| Buy Mode | F3 / 3 (top row) |
| Live Mode | F1 / 1 (top row) |
| Free Camera (Tab Mode) | Tab (hold) + Mouse |
| Screenshot | C |
| Open Cheat Console | Ctrl + Shift + C |
| Action | Xbox 360 | PlayStation 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Move Sim | Left Stick | Left Stick |
| Move Camera | Right Stick | Right Stick |
| Select / Interact | A | X |
| Cancel / Back | B | O |
| Queue Action | Y | △ |
| Cycle Sims | LB | L1 |
| Pause Menu | Start | Start |
| Build Mode | D-pad Up | D-pad Up |
| Buy Mode | D-pad Right | D-pad Right |
| Live Mode | D-pad Down | D-pad Down |
| Speed Controls | D-pad Left (cycle) | D-pad Left (cycle) |
| Shoulder Buttons (L/R) | Rotate camera / Zoom | Rotate camera / Zoom |