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Wednesday28th Jul 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is 'Simply Terrific' On Xbox, Says Analysis
"In many respects, it is simply in a class of its own"
Digital Foundry has taken a look at the performance of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Series S, and it's pretty much all good news, with the outlet stating "in many respects, it is simply in a class of its own". The Xbox Series X version of the game is described as "comparabl
Random Xbox Fans Are Loving Microsoft Flight Simulator, But Can't Seem To Stick The Landing
It's a good job it's just a simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator officially launched for Xbox Series X and Series S yesterday, with thousands of players flooding the Microsoft Store to grab the new Game Pass title. The game has been met with a lot of love, but if there's one thing everyone seems to be struggling with, it's landing those pesky...
Talking Point Where Have You Been Flying In Microsoft Flight Simulator?
Which parts of the globe have you explored so far?
After a slightly turbulent start with a big day one update and a few teething issues, Microsoft Flight Simulator has officially landed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and there's been massive excitement surrounding its release. Naturally, many of us will have jumped into the tutorials before...
News How To Install Microsoft Flight Simulator's World Updates On Xbox
Increase the visual quality of various regions
By now you've hopefully had a chance to at least try Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S and marvel at its wonderful visuals. But did you know you can make it look even better (for free)? Over the past year, the team at Asobo Studio has been releasing a series of world updates,...
Tuesday27th Jul 2021
PSA Microsoft Flight Simulator Has An Immediate 27GB Update For Xbox Series X, Series S
Your flight has been delayed
If you were hoping to start playing Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X and Series S as soon as possible, we've got some bad news, as Asobo Studio has pushed out an immediate 27GB update for the game. You'll need to download this before you can start playing Flight Sim in any fashion, as even the offline mode...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Now Available For Xbox Series X, Series S
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Update: Be warned, Microsoft Flight Simulator has an immediate 27GB update for Series X and Series S that has been pushed live at the time of release. You'll unfortunately need to complete this before you can start playing! Original story: It's time for take-off! Microsoft Flight Simulator is officially now available f
Monday26th Jul 2021
News Yes, There's A Way To Play Microsoft Flight Simulator Offline On Xbox
But it comes with some drawbacks
There's been a bit of confusion surrounding whether Microsoft Flight Simulator will be playable offline on Xbox Series X and Series S when it launches this Tuesday, but we've got official confirmation that it will be. Like in the PC version, there will be a dedicated offline option for those who don't have the best...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox Series X|S
Has it nailed the landing?
Prepare for boarding, because Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be available with Xbox Game Pass in just 24 hours' time! Without a doubt, it's going to be a very popular release. Ahead of the Tuesday, July 27 launch, a select few outlets have been given access to an early copy of the...
Friday23rd Jul 2021
News Don't Worry, Microsoft Flight Simulator 'Maintains A High Standard' On Xbox Series S
"The two consoles have left me consistently in awe"
We're expecting to see a fair few previews for Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S crop up over the next few days, and Windows Central is one of the outlets that has been first to the punch. In their preview, they've highlighted the differences between the Xbox Series X...
Video Here's A Look At Microsoft Flight Simulator Running On Xbox Series X
"Never ceases to amaze..."
We're now just a few short days away from the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Tuesday, July 27, and the first gameplay footage is just beginning to roll out. The video above is one of the first that was posted to YouTube earlier today (by MrNightlife), highlighting over three...
Thursday22nd Jul 2021
News Xbox Unveils New Range Of Microsoft Flight Simulator Accessories
For the ultimate Flight Sim experience
The excitement is really building ahead of the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (included with Game Pass) on July 27, and some new flight accessories are on the way for the game. Without further ado, here's what Microsoft has announced today: Turtle Beach VelocityOne...
Wednesday21st Jul 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Now Available To Pre-Download With Xbox Game Pass
Prepare for take-off!
The time has almost arrived, folks! As of today, Microsoft Flight Simulator is available to pre-download for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, meaning you can install all 97GB so you're ready to play on release day. To download it, all you need to do is head to the Xbox Game Pass app on your console, find Microsoft Flight...
Sunday18th Jul 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Might Add Helicopters In The Future
"Planned" for a 2022 release, apparently
Ever wanted to take to the skies in something that's not a plane in Microsoft Flight Simulator? You might be in luck. In an update from the development team earlier this week, a feedback snapshot reveals the community's top wishes, and the top-voted one is the addition of helicopters. What's so exciting...
Saturday17th Jul 2021
News Prepare Yourself, Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Around 100GB On Xbox Series X, Series S
It's a bit of a beast
Microsoft Flight Simulator will finally be with us on Xbox Series X and Series S (and Xbox Game Pass) in just over a week on Tuesday, July 27, but you're going to need to find some space, as it'll take up around 100GB on your console. A preliminary file size has begun to show up if you hit 'Manage with Game Pass' on Flight...
Friday16th Jul 2021
News Thanks To Azure, Microsoft Flight Simulator Will Be 'Pretty Much Unchanged' On Xbox Series X
The tech allows "every device to punch above its weight"
We're now less than two weeks away from the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Tuesday, July 27, and while the hype is huge, some fans are still concerned about how it will perform. The game is known for putting even the most expensive of gaming PCs...
Thursday1st Jul 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Dev Confirms Performance Details For Xbox Series X|S
And yes, cross-play will be included
It's crazy to think that Microsoft Flight Simulator will be available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S via Xbox Game Pass this month, and developer Asobo Studio has been talking a bit more about it in a Q&A on Twitch. As recapped by Twinfinite, a developer confirmed during the stream that the game will run...
Friday18th Jun 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Getting New Xbox Features Targeted At First-Time Pilots
Smooth sailing
Microsoft Flight Simulator is landing on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S next month, and if you've been following the game on PC, it may appear a bit daunting. But don't worry, the game is getting an array of new features to ensure console players are eased into the experience, rather than being thrown in at the deep end. As...
Thursday17th Jun 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Flies To The Nordics For Its Fifth World Update
Free to all Microsoft Flight Sim players
Microsoft Flight Simulator has just received its fifth free world update ahead of its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S release on July 27, and this latest update heads to the Nordic skies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. These countries are getting improvements in detail of broad swaths of...
Tuesday15th Jun 2021
News Turtle Beach Announces Microsoft Flight Simulator Control System For Xbox
Take flight with Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach has announced a brand-new VelocityOne Flight Universal Control System for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S (and PC), allowing you to take to the skies in style in Microsoft Flight Simulator this July. This control system is said to deliver "the most comprehensive flight control solution to setup your...
Monday14th Jun 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Will Be 30FPS On Xbox Series X, Confirms Asobo
But it can go above that on VRR displays
Microsoft Flight Simulator finally received its official July 27 release date for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S yesterday as part of Xbox's E3 2021 Showcase, and it's been confirmed that the game will run at 30fps on the consoles. It's an unsurprising revelation considering the game places high demands on...
Sunday13th Jun 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Officially Takes Off For Xbox Series X|S This July
No more guessing, we've got a date!
We needn't speculate or listen to rumours any longer! The much-anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator will officially be taking off for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and Xbox Game Pass) on July 27, 2021. Announced alongside a brand-new trailer at Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase, it was also confirmed that...
Thursday10th Jun 2021
News New Report Claims Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases This July For Xbox Series X|S
Update: Is it June or July? We'll find out very soon!
Update (Thu 10th Jun, 2021 16:15 BST): Just to add to the confusion, Japanese website Impress Watch has been reporting today that Microsoft Flight Simulator will be released for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on July 20, even going as far as to provide screenshots of the trailer they saw as part...
Wednesday2nd Jun 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Rated For Xbox Series X By The ESRB
Will we get a release date at E3?
The much-anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator was announced last year as having a Summer 2021 release window for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and that version has just been rated by the ERSB. The ERSB is the Entertainment Software Rating Board, and a rating for the game suggests a release is forthcoming in at...
Saturday29th May 2021
News Ahead Of Its Xbox Release, Microsoft Flight Simulator Has Dramatically Reduced Its File Size
It's been cut in half
There's a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S over the next few months, and the game has just dramatically reduced its file size on PC. Originally requiring a file size of a whopping 170GB+ (and that's not including DLC!), Asobo Studio has...
Thursday22nd Apr 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Xbox Series X Port Is 'Going Awesome'
"Most of the work is now on the experience side"
There's undoubtedly a lot of excitement surrounding the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this summer, and the team at Asobo has shared some latest progress details for those versions. Speaking as part of the official Flight Sim SDK Q&A yesterday on Twitch,...
Thursday15th Apr 2021
News Xbox France Has This Weird Microsoft Flight Simulator PC Up For Grabs
Fly me to the danger zone!
We've seen some absolutely insane custom built PCs out there, but honestly, this may take the prize for the most out there. To celebrate the new world update for Microsoft Flight Simulator, this unique competition from Xbox France is giving away this strange themed PC, which resembles a jet engine of an aircraft - we're...
Tuesday13th Apr 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases Its Fourth Free World Update
This time focusing on Western Europe
The latest free world update for Microsoft Flight Simulator has arrived, and this time it focuses on Western Europe - specifically France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. As usual, it's looking fantastic! There are loads of new features included as part of the update, such as improved digital elevation data...
Monday12th Apr 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Receives Surprise PEGI Rating For Xbox One
Is it a mistake or the real deal?
The outstanding Microsoft Flight Simulator was finally announced in 2020 as coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this summer, with no sign of an Xbox One version at the time, seemingly due to the high demands of the sim. However, Xbox fans have discovered that the game recently received a PEGI rating in Europe...
Monday22nd Mar 2021
News Xbox Takes Home Multiple Awards At The SXSW 2021 Gaming Awards
Congrats!
South by Southwest is a festival which celebrates a wide range of different interactive mediums, including games. Over the weekend, the winners for its 2021 Gaming Awards were announced and Xbox did pretty alright for itself. Out of the 12 categories, Xbox games took home a variety of awards. Ori and the Will of the Wisps was one of the...
Tuesday16th Feb 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Latest World Update Heads To The UK & Ireland
Available for free today
Microsoft Flight Simulator has today unleashed its third World Update following the Japan and USA focused updates last year, and this one heads to the UK and Ireland to provide simmers with a "dazzling flight experience." The update adds high-resolution 3D photogrammetry for the cities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge,...
