SimGuruDuke and SimGuruDrake held a livestream where they got their hands on The Sims 4 Console (Base Game). Here’s what we learned from the livestream:

• The Sims Team wanted the console game to make completely identical with the PC version.
• There is no Gallery available but you do have a Library.
• You have two options: to use the virtual cursor and to use the analog stick to switch between options.
• All the free updates and content made for The Sims 4 PC in the last 3 years are available in the console version.
• The user interface is enlarged in some aspects.
• There’s a loading bar in loading screens.
• The graphic settings are automatically set to the highest possible options.
• X and Y throughout the game are modifier keys.
• Speed is tied to the left and right bumpers on the controller.
• If you enable cheats you won’t be able to earn achievements on the save game where you enabled cheats – even if you disable cheats later.
• Custom Content won’t work on the console version.
• All maxis-created content including pre-made households and lots can be found in the Library.
• The game is offline. You only need internet to download the game + keep your game updated.
• All future game updates for the PC version will be available for Console as well.
• There are some special game options just for the console version:
  • Trail Animation
  • Controls Overlay Reminder
• There’s a re-imagined “Tab Mode” called “Free Cam” where you can freely move around your camera without the user interface getting in your way.
• Build Mode’s user interface is more nested, meaning that you have to go through a bit more clicks than you normally would on PC in order to uncover and find an object or a tool that you wanted.
• You can plug-in the keyboard on your PS4 / Xbox One and use it for areas that require writing.
• With PS4 Pro and Xbox One X you’ll get better results with loading screens.
• Some cheats are now moved and work only when you have the testingcheats true cheat enabled.