MS Flight Simulator 2020
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Microsoft Flight Simulator system requirements have been released
Here's what you'll need to explore the world on your PC.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator minimum specs
CPU: Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel i5-4460
GPU: Radeon RX 570 / NVIDIA GTX 770
VRAM: 2GB
RAM: 8GB
HDD: 150GB
Bandwidth: 5 Mbps
Microsoft Flight Simulator recommended specs
CPU: Ryzen 5 1500X / Intel i5-8400
GPU: Radeon RX 590 / Nvidia GTX 970
VRAM: 4GB
RAM: 16GB
HDD: 150GB
Bandwidth: 20 Mbps
Microsoft Flight Simulator ideal specs
CPU: Ryzen 7 Pro 2700X / Intel i7-9800X
GPU: Radeon VII / Nvidia RTX 2080
VRAM: 8GB
RAM: 32GB
HDD: 150GB (SSD recommended)
Bandwidth: 50 Mbps
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meStevo
I think your wife's a bigfoot gus.
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PC release 8/18.
3 versions, $59, $89, $118. The $59 version will be on Game Pass.
Not really a fan of these tiers, but I suppose this is nothing for the enthusiasts. Aside from aircraft the number of detailed airports are gated behind the tiers also.
3 versions, $59, $89, $118. The $59 version will be on Game Pass.
Not really a fan of these tiers, but I suppose this is nothing for the enthusiasts. Aside from aircraft the number of detailed airports are gated behind the tiers also.
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Also the airports is really for the big fans, since every actual airports is already more or less handcrafted(they went through thousands to make sure the tarmac and lanes and whatever they're named were correct) and using the usual rendering techniques. So the only difference I assume is there's an even bigger amount of details, especially for stuff on ground level(signs and such) which is kinda whatever imo. So it's mostly the planes.
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probably not the reason but they wouldn't have the actual data to simulate those aircraft?
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meStevo
I think your wife's a bigfoot gus.
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Phyiscal version will be available in Europe.
10 discs.
www.eurogamer.net
10 discs.
The DVDs in the box contain all of the game world apart from the updates Microsoft and developer Asobo release between the moment the discs are pressed and release. So, when you install, you'll get an update from the server.
"... the boxed version makes it possible for people on a slower internet connection to get the sim installed without downloading the 'content'," Kok explained.
"So the simulator is in every way, 100 per cent the same. The boxed retail version just gets you a nice box, printed manual and about 90GB you do not have to download. There is no difference between boxed retail and the version MS sells directly."
Microsoft Flight Simulator comes on 10 discs
Fancy getting a physical copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator instead of the digital version? Then expect it to come on 1…
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Araxen
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There was a Combat Flight Simulator they used to put out. Maybe they'll bring it back.
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Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator - Wikipedia
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How configurable are the airplanes they have in prev versions? Is there a possibility of a GTA5-Mods.com - Your source for the latest GTA 5 car mods, scripts, tools and more. existing with basically all the planes created by users?
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The modding community for FSX/XP11 is similar to that link - just tons of content created by anyone willing to put the time into it.
There definitely is a quality scale. Free planes that can be downloaded are usually low quality in terms of system operations (things like engine behavior, fuel mixtures, etc.) however there have been a few golden eggs such as the ZIBO 737 for X-Plane 11.
Then there are (usually) payware aircraft that are very realistic in terms of systems. These are the planes that you purchase, install, and then spend 5 hours watching YouTube tutorials and reading the giant manual to turn on the fucking light switch so you can see inside the cockpit. Then the light illuminates the beautiful interior modeled to be as realistic as possible and you realize there are 25 other critical switches to figure out so you watch another 5 hours of YouTube, etc. The first "study level" aircraft I bought I remember being mentally exhausted by the time I was ready to push back - didn't even taxi the first day but it was highly rewarding once I got it going.
Outside of airplanes - the modding community is also amazing. Anything you can think of - graphic enhancements, airline simulators, mission modes - you name it. On FSX you could buy a 30 dollar add on that would simulate passenger plane activities - you sit there while they load up the plane cargo, board the passengers, and then you work your way to take off and head to the destination. The entire time you are being graded - for example if you fly erratically the passengers will complain. For me it was an OK add on - the passengers would complain about shit like the snacks weren't served early enough or the turbulence was too rough. Instead of working on improving my "airline" I just flew the plane into the mountain so they had nothing else to complain about.
There definitely is a quality scale. Free planes that can be downloaded are usually low quality in terms of system operations (things like engine behavior, fuel mixtures, etc.) however there have been a few golden eggs such as the ZIBO 737 for X-Plane 11.
Then there are (usually) payware aircraft that are very realistic in terms of systems. These are the planes that you purchase, install, and then spend 5 hours watching YouTube tutorials and reading the giant manual to turn on the fucking light switch so you can see inside the cockpit. Then the light illuminates the beautiful interior modeled to be as realistic as possible and you realize there are 25 other critical switches to figure out so you watch another 5 hours of YouTube, etc. The first "study level" aircraft I bought I remember being mentally exhausted by the time I was ready to push back - didn't even taxi the first day but it was highly rewarding once I got it going.
Outside of airplanes - the modding community is also amazing. Anything you can think of - graphic enhancements, airline simulators, mission modes - you name it. On FSX you could buy a 30 dollar add on that would simulate passenger plane activities - you sit there while they load up the plane cargo, board the passengers, and then you work your way to take off and head to the destination. The entire time you are being graded - for example if you fly erratically the passengers will complain. For me it was an OK add on - the passengers would complain about shit like the snacks weren't served early enough or the turbulence was too rough. Instead of working on improving my "airline" I just flew the plane into the mountain so they had nothing else to complain about.
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Ace Combat 7 is decent for military planes. Very much more Arcade than Simulator though.
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You missed one.
Will this be available for Gamepass ultimate?
Oh nice, it is. Sweet. Free!
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