The sixth best thing about sims like FSX is that they tend to be fully customisable through third-party add-ons. In essence, when you load up something like FSX or X-Plane, you're effectively starting ...

Anyone with more than a passing interest in flight simulators will eventually want to upgrade their experience with a HOTAS (Hands On Throttle-And-Stick) setup that has buttons and switches for ...

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A technical marvel, as well as an education and exploration of the joys of flight. So often, Microsoft Flight Simulator feels like the future. I've been playing daily for pretty much a month now, and ...

Flight sim fans worldwide are excited for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which will be released in a few days. Xbox Game Studio has assured gamers that they will receive an improved and refined ...

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Stefan is a machine that plays video games, writes about video games, and then stares at a wall. Staring at a wall is the most productive part of its day. The Microsoft Flight Simulator games have ...

Microsoft Flight Simulator X is the best installation in the series yet. After playing it for hours, I think it's awesome. One thing that is pretty bad, though, is the frame rate. This is ...

Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the longest-running series in PC gaming, a franchise particularly beloved and supported by an audience of simulation and aviation enthusiasts. The 2020 edition, ...

After a very bumpy take-off, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has hit a smooth cruising altitude, with impressive new features and exciting modes that once again make it an outstanding achievement.