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Flight Simulator Game of the Year Premium Deluxe Edition - XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, Windows [Digital]

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
SKU: 6406954
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Customers regard the Flight Simulator Game of the Year highly for its beautiful graphics and realism. Many appreciate the scenery and aircraft options, especially with the Premium Deluxe Edition. Some customers mention the game's performance and RAM requirements. However, a few customers have noted long load times.

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Premium Deluxe Edition
Features

  • The sky is calling

    Thank you to our fans—new and old! With Microsoft Flight Simulator: Premium Deluxe Game of the Year Edition offers 35 detailed planes, 48 handcrafted airports, 6 new Discovery Flights, and weather system updates.

  • Available as a free update for existing owners of Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC or XBOX Series X|S.

  • 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 framerates.

  • 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 1,000 control surfaces per plane allows for a truly realistic experience.

  • XBOX Game Pass Ultimate

    Get Microsoft Flight Simulator, plus access to over 100 other high-quality games for one low monthly price (sold separately).

  • *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. XBOX services and support not available in all regions (XBOX.com/regions).

  • Features and online services may vary by region and change or be retired over time. May contain in-game purchases. Requires a Microsoft Account. Except as required by law, codes are nonrefundable.

  • XBOX: Online console multiplayer/co-op requires XBOX Game Pass Ultimate or XBOX Live Gold (memberships sold separately).

  • Windows 10/11 PC: OS: Windows 10 (v. 1909); Windows 11; Processor: Intel i5-4460, Ryzen 3 1200; GPU: NVIDIA GTX 770, Radeon RX 570; Memory: 8 GB RAM, 2 GB VRAM; Storage: 150 GB; DirectX: DirectX 11; Performance scales with higher-end systems.

  • WARNING: Some people may experience a seizure when exposed to flashing lights or patterns in video games (XBOX.com/XBOXone/healthandsafety).

  • AIRBUS and other Airbus product and service marks are protected trademarks of Airbus. All rights reserved. Officially licensed by Airbus.

  • Cessna names, emblems, body designs, and logos are trademarks and intellectual property of Textron Innovations Inc. and are used under license to Microsoft Corporation.

  • The Cub Crafters names, emblems, body designs and logos are trademarks and intellectual property of Cub Crafters and are used under license to Microsoft Corporation.

  • Produced under license. Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, their distinctive logos, product markings and trade dress are trademarks of The Boeing Company.

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Specifications
  • Edition
    Premium Deluxe 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

Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 100 reviews

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78% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers regard the Flight Simulator Game of the Year highly for its beautiful graphics and realism. Many appreciate the scenery and aircraft options, especially with the Premium Deluxe Edition. Some customers mention the game's performance and RAM requirements. However, a few customers have noted long load times.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Graphics (25)
  • Realism (9)
  • Performance (6)
  • Scenery (5)
  • Aircraft (4)
  • Load Times (3)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's AS REAL AS IT GETS!

    This is more than a game, it's an invigorating simulation that keeps you glued to your seat, submerged into the information your instruments are reflecting, and reactions to the varied weather conditions, to make that perfect landing. Satellite perspectives make it even more realistic.

    Posted by JeffreyD

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing simulator

    Such an amazing game. Ive played for hours on end. Great job microsoft.

    Posted by TerrellDugar

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Please insert disk

    I have been trying for hours and hours to run this game with no use. It keeps asking me to insert disk. This is a digital download. My computer is powerful enough to run it. I read every blog online since I can’t get anything from Microsoft since they don’t have a help line. I have been waiting for this game for so many years. Please Help. Anyone.

    Posted by Rocket

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Requires a ROBUST PC System

    As a long time Microsoft Flight Simulator user I had to get this one. The graphics and features are amazing. The rendered earthing is mind-blowing. I can see my own house / town clearly. The interface and load times take some getting used to. For those familiar with the interface of older versions, this version is nothing like it..at all. Think Xbox game interface now. Also, switching aircraft while in flight is no longer possible it seems. I use an HP Z440 workstation with RAID 0 drives and 32GB ram and Nvidia Quadro M2000 video card. LOAD TIMES: I use the product way less than I did previous versions. Why? Load times are very long. From when the app is started to when you're read to fly can take at least 15 minutes or more. FRAME RATE: When resolution is set to 4K, the frame rates I get are not good...enough. I usually use 1080 for smoother frame rates. CONTROLLER: Plan on buying a newer compatible controller or spending LOTS of time tediously setting up your old controller. PROBLEMS: There is a camera mode called "smart camera". When I switch to this camera mode, ALL functions of my flight stick cease to work. DELUXE EDITION: I spent the extra money for the deluxe edition for the additional airports etc. I've used the product so little that I've seen no benefit from the extra money spent on the deluxe version. XBOX: I'm eagerly awaiting the release of the Xbox version which is included with the PC version purchase. Hoping for better 4K performance from the Xbox 1X console version. RECOMMENDED? Only if you've got a super-powerful system to get smooth frame rates at 4K

    Posted by AerialPhoto123

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Simulator you don’t control

    I bought this flight simulator not to control it myself, but to simply watch the A.I. fly the planes. I enjoy watching it, this simulator makes me feel like I’m a passenger on a real flight. The sound of the Airbus 320 engine is so smooth I even sometimes fall asleep on long flight out of the country. The graphics are beautiful also, I’d definitely recommend this simulator to anyone who wants to smiply watch the planes fly or manually control the jets themselves you’ll really enjoy it.

    Posted by DoubleM

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Questions & Answers

  • I bought this for my Son for his new gaming laptop. When I got the digital download it said it was an xbox live download....he doesn't have an xbox - did I buy the wrong version of this digital download?

    Thank you for your question! Don't worry, you didn't purchase the wrong version -- this product is for Windows 10 PC. For information on how to redeem the code and download the game, please go here: https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015760620-Download-Installation-guides

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  • How many gigabytes for the download?

    A minimum of a 150GB hard drive is required for the full install.

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  • Will this program work on Windows 10

    Thank you for your question! Yes, Microsoft Flight Simulator is designed to work with Windows 10 PC.

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  • Is this product available on CD disk? Also can I use my add-on C-130 Hercules from Just Flight?

    No, Microsoft Flight Simulator is only sold digitally in the United States. It is not compatible with aircraft from other programs.

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  • Does the game have a checklist system for beginners?

    Yes, the game includes an interactive checklist system with highlighted instrument guidance that can be adjusted to different skill levels, from beginner to pro.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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