Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary Standard Edition - XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, Windows [Digital]

Name: Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary Standard Edition - XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, Windows [Digital]
Brand: Microsoft
SKU: 6525629
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (27 reviews)

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

SKU: 6525629

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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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Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary Standard Edition - XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, Windows [Digital]

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

SKU: 6525629

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Features

The sky is calling
Take to the skies and experience the joy of flight in the Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard 40th Anniversary Edition.
The Standard Edition includes new features and enhancements, 37 highly detailed aircraft with unique flight models and 30 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 15 glider airports, and 14 heliports.
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.
*Important Information:
Redeem at microsoft.com/redeem
You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). Requires download(s) (significant storage, broadband internet connection, and ISP fees apply). May require additional hardware and subscriptions.
Features, services, and support not available in all regions (XBOX.com/regions), and may vary, change or be retired over time. May contain in-game purchases. Requires a Microsoft account. Except as required by law, codes are nonrefundable.
Windows PC: OS: Windows 10/11 with updates; Processor: Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel i5-4460; Graphics: Radeon RX 570 / NVIDIA GTX 770, 2GB VRAM; Memory: 8GB RAM; Storage: 150GB; DirectX: DirectX 11. Performance scales with higher-end systems.
XBOX: Online console multiplayer/co-op requires XBOX Game Pass Ultimate or XBOX Live Gold (subscriptions sold separately). Cross-Generation gameplay may be limited to certain modes and features.
AIRBUS and other Airbus product and service marks are protected trademarks of Airbus. All rights reserved. Officially licensed by Airbus.
Produced under license from Boeing. Boeing, 747, 787 Dreamliner, Dreamliner with crescent moon, Douglas, DC-3 and the associated distinctive logos, product marking and trade dress are trademarks of The Boeing Company.
The Viking Air Limited names, emblems, body designs, logos and trademarks are the intellectual property of Viking Air Limited and are used under license to Microsoft Corporation.
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Specifications

Edition
Standard Edition
ESRB Rating
E (Everyone)
ESRB Descriptors
No descriptors
ESRB Interactive Elements
Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
Compatible Platform(s)
XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, Windows
Software Format
Digital

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Reviews

85% would recommend to a friend

Customers are sayingCustomers 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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Flight Realism (3)

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pleased
I wish they would fix the fuel guage issue. There are also a couple of bush flights that cant be finished due to landing on abandoned airstrips, or locations in the middle of buildings. It also dont have the selection of planes in the older version.
Posted 1 year ago by Gary
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive but Complex Simulator
This is a very complex and comprehensive flight SIMULATOR. It's in caps...because this is Not a 'game' for kids. If you are serious about learning to fly a real plane, this simulator will allow you to learn a lot about aviation, BUT....you will have to watch a lot of YouTube videos to learn the fine details of how the simulator works, and the aviation concepts that you need to learn. If you are an ,aviation enthusiast...then this IS for you. It is a great learning tool, and fun too if you understand that it's a simulator and not just a 'game. I run it on a PC, I5 processor and it runs fine. It's a 137Gig download. While I am not a licensed pilot, I do have many hours in the right seat of a real Cessna, and using this simulator and it's earlier versions, has given me a great headstart in my ability to actually fly a plane. I docked it one star because there really are no instructions and the menus and use are NOT intuitive. Again...look for YouTube videos for explanations.
Posted 2 years ago by CaryTechie
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
FS 2020--true realism
I purchased an Xbox S specifically for running this game. I used to own MS FS prior to the year 2000, and I was very intrigued when this version came out. FS 2020 lives up to the hype--it does an excellent job as a true-to-life simulator. If there are weaknesses, it would be that the included basic flight training lessons could be more detailed. The lessons are good, but short, with most of them coming in at around 5 to 10 minutes. There could have been more of them included with greater variety, for instance with some training for turbo-prop aircraft, too. As it happens, though, there are third-party sim pilot lessons available within the game's internal "Marketplace" store which look to be pretty good, too. I am not generally a MicroSoft fan, but this simulator is very well done, and the team that designed it did a great job. It is everything that my previous experience led me to expect. While I have not compared it with X-Plane, FS 2020 on Xbox S performs adequately for me in every way, even if the console controller is a bit limiting and the true-to-life scenery lags in loading a bit. The flight realism does not lag in my experience.
Posted 3 years ago by MarkG
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Flight Sim Game
Just love this game. The visuals are amazing. Gameplay & flight physics are on point. Only gripe was it would not able to install on an NvMe drive. Tried every trick from every message forum. Works very well on Samsung 860 SSD
Posted 2 years ago by asal70
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun But very complicated (a good thing)
This game is great, I love how accurate it is to real life. I didnt expect this game to be so picture perfect to what it was like to fly a plane, and im amazed, my only issue is that I want to fly long distances, but I dont know how to make time go faster, but thats just a me thing. Otherwise , the game rates at about 89/100
Posted 2 years ago by Logss

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Questions & Answers

How realistic is the aerodynamic modeling in the game?
The game uses a state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per plane for a realistic experience.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
Can I play this game on Xbox Series X?
Yes, this version of Microsoft Flight Simulator is optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
Does the game include a checklist system for beginners?
Yes, the game includes a checklist system that can be scaled from full manual to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
Does the game have realistic weather conditions?
Yes, the game has a live weather engine that simulates real-time weather conditions, including wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, and rain.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
What kind of aircraft are included in the Microsoft Flight Simulator?
The game includes a variety of aircraft, from light planes to commercial jets, with comprehensive flight models.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.