Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows [Digital]
Edition
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About This Item
- Details
- Genre: Simulation
- Key Specs
- Edition: Standard Edition
- ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: No descriptors (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- ESRB Interactive Elements: Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (The interactive or online features of the game, such as users' interactions with other players, location sharing, internet access, in-game purchases, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatible Platform(s): Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows
- Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
- General
- Brand: Microsoft
- Model Number: G7Q-00133
- Product Name: Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
- Developer: Asobo Studio
- Game Details
- Edition: Standard Edition
- Genre: Simulation
- Multiplayer: true
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: No descriptors (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- ESRB Interactive Elements: Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (The interactive or online features of the game, such as users' interactions with other players, location sharing, internet access, in-game purchases, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows
- Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
- Requirements
- Video Game Content Included: Full game
- Approximate Game File Size: 150 gigabytes (The amount of necessary available data space needed to accommodate the game as asserted by the game publisher. Updates may be necessary for the game with additional space requirements.)
- Other
- UPC: 889842453171
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, including a sophisticated and true-to-life Airbus A-310 airliner, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard 40th Anniversary Edition includes 37 highly detailed aircraft with unique flight models and 30 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 15 glider airports, and 14 heliports. Celebrate the history of aviation and our franchise with many new features and enhancements. Test your piloting skills against the challenges of night flying, real-time atmospheric simulation, and live weather in a dynamic and living world. Create your flight plan to anywhere on the planet. The 40th Anniversary update introduces famous historical aircraft, classic airports and missions, helicopters, gliders, and more! There’s never been a more exciting time to experience the joy of flight. The sky is calling!
- The sky is calling: Take to the skies and experience the joy of flight in the Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard 40th Anniversary Edition.
- Vivid and detailed landscapes: Immerse yourself in the vast and beautiful world that is our planet with over 1.5 billion buildings, 2 trillion trees, mountains, roads, rivers, and more.
- Optimized for Xbox Series X|S: This version of Microsoft Flight Simulator plays on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PCs and is optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Games optimized for Xbox Series X|S will showcase unparalleled load times, heightened visuals, and steadier frame rates.
- Living world: The earth is vibrant and ever-changing and so is the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator, which includes live traffic, real-time weather, and animals.
- Aircraft: Hone your pilot skills in a variety of aircraft, from light planes to commercial jets, with comprehensive flight models. Every aircraft includes highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation.
- Checklist system: From pro to beginner, scale your level from full manual to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklists.
- Live weather: The weather engine enables users to switch on the live weather mode to experience real-time weather including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain, and more.
- Day and night engine: Experience flight at any time of day or year allowing for night VFR, visual flight rules, and navigation.
- Aerodynamic modeling: A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per plane allows for a truly realistic experience.
Whats Included
- Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Standard Edition
Disclaimers
- Does not contain or is not a balloon, marble, or small part(s)
Q: How realistic is the aerodynamic modeling in the game?
A: The game uses a state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per plane for a realistic experience.
Q: Can I play this game on Xbox Series X?
A: Yes, this version of Microsoft Flight Simulator is optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
Q: Does the game include a checklist system for beginners?
A: Yes, the game includes a checklist system that can be scaled from full manual to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance.
Q: Does the game have realistic weather conditions?
A: Yes, the game has a live weather engine that simulates real-time weather conditions, including wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, and rain.
Q: What kind of aircraft are included in the Microsoft Flight Simulator?
A: The game includes a variety of aircraft, from light planes to commercial jets, with comprehensive flight models.
Q: How does the game simulate a living world?
A: The game simulates a living world with features like live traffic, real-time weather, and animals.
Q: What hardware is needed to play this game besides the PC? Thank you
A: MSFS can be played with just a mouse and keyboard, but to get the full experience, many will purchase a joystick with rudder control (twist) and throttle (e.g. Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Flight Stick) or an actual flight yoke system such as the Turtle Beach VelocityOne).
Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers regard the "Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary" as having very challenging and fabulous graphics. Users also find the flight realism to be satisfactory. There were no cons mentioned about the product.
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| Pros for Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows [Digital] | |||
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| Graphics, Flight Realism | Graphics, Realism, Performance, Scenery, Aircraft | Graphics, Realism, Performance, Ease of use, Controls | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows [Digital] | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Load Times | Download, Installation | Performance |
