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!
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).
Q: Can took take off from the U.S..and fly to Israel?
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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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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!
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The Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard Game of the Year Edition celebrates all the positive feedback, reviews, and awards garnered, but is also a “thank you” to our fans—new and old—that have made Microsoft Flight Simulator such a phenomenon. The Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard Game of the Year Edition includes 25 highly detailed planes with unique flight models and 38 handcrafted airports. This enhanced edition introduces Simmers to 5 all-new aircraft, 8 new handcrafted airports, 6 new Discovery Flights, new tutorials, and updates to the weather system. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator. 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 world is at your fingertips. This version 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 framerates.

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The Microsoft Flight Simulator: Premium Deluxe Game of the Year Edition celebrates all the positive feedback, reviews, and awards garnered, but is also a “thank you” to our fans—new and old—that have made Microsoft Flight Simulator such a phenomenon. The Microsoft Flight Simulator – Game of the Year Premium Deluxe Edition includes 35 highly detailed planes with unique flight models and 48 handcrafted airports. This enhanced edition introduces simmers to 5 all-new aircraft, 8 new handcrafted airports, 6 new Discovery Flights, new tutorials, and updates to the weather system. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator. 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 world is at your fingertips. This version 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 framerates.
| 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, Ease of use, Controls | There were no pros for this product— | Graphics, Realism, Performance, Scenery, Aircraft |
| Cons for Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows [Digital] | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Download, Installation | There were no cons for this product— | Load Times |