<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Microsoft-flight-simulator ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/microsoft-flight-simulator Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:57:58 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I played Microsoft Flight Simulator with this revolutionary joystick disguised as a controller — and I'm in love with it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/honeycomb-echo-aviation-controller-review YFAw5xmjUUuUQyYFM8Rc6b Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:57:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Microsoft Flight Simulator with this entry-level throttle quadrant from Honeycomb — the Bravo Lite is ideal for newcomers with smart control choices ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/honeycomb-bravo-throttle-quadrant-lite-review uBoDi6QEd937QRdfLCDZYA Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Honeycomb's Foxtrot flight stick is, without a doubt, my new favorite way to play Microsoft Flight Simulator ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/honeycomb-foxtrot-flight-stick-review j3tCofxvEstCjFKoQ2B8vW Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Netflix’s Stranger Things is crossing over with an Xbox game so unexpected it feels like corporate Mad Libs — and Microsoft is hoping it sticks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/netflixs-stranger-things-is-crossing-over-with-the-xbox-game-youd-least-expect-im-sure-microsoft-is-hoping-this-one-takes-off tXWKUL5owonXFZiFPdAv3R Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:56:03 +0000 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:02:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Boeing is now using Microsoft's $70 flight simulator game to train actual pilots — 'Virtual Airplane' is powered by MSFS, legitimizing my unhealthy gameplay hours ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/boeing-virtual-airplane-using-microsoft-flight-simulator-to-train-actual-pilots xeV7vW7qmLWDMUNSwGFzxP Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:34:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator: The ultimate 2‑minute Black Friday guide for the PERFECT joystick ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/2-minute-guide-to-the-perfect-joystick-for-microsoft-flight-simulator VaPVKiYSb6BEf36Mx83BpJ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:57:55 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:26:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been waiting for this Flight Sim joystick for months, and it's finally launching this weekend — could the "Foxtrot" be perfect? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/honeycomb-aeronautical-foxtrot-aviation-stick-launching PiytCpoxDCPVJ9Z2RMcBK7 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:20:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is sending another Xbox game to PlayStation consoles ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-sending-msfs-2024-to-playstation kEaZP445YoeAjSUDoZ9Rrh Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Revolutionary” — I tested these upgraded joysticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator alongside a stunning new prototype that’ll change the game for curious newcomers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/hands-on-new-honeycomb-aeronautical-msfs-joysticks-prototype XjwsSyGFmpFMhPDMyxB5RC Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:03:00 +0000 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:40:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Will Soon Welcome Dinosaurs With a Paid "Jurassic World Archipelago" Add-On for PC and Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/msfs-2024-jurassic-world-archipelago-paid-add-on-teaser caSh5sf2hb8afUj8LSCEoj Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:06:00 +0000 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:09:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought Microsoft Flight Simulator was coming to PlayStation, but this just looks like an AI slop rip-off ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-thought-microsoft-flight-simulator-was-coming-to-playstation-but-this-just-looks-like-an-ai-slop-rip-off C42G78PRojeDE8YUFugjpY Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:33:44 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:38:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested AMD's new AFMF 2 tech in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — extra FPS with "Performance" mode on ASUS ROG Ally ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/does-amd-afmf-2-increase-fps-in-msfs-2024-on-rog-ally vjCGXpc5HdU7zidMhSJ5bA Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:23:29 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition review: Without a doubt, the best budget flight stick for beginners fascinated by MSFS 2024 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/thrustmaster-t-flight-hotas-one-microsoft-flight-simulator-edition-review mi4Au9RBBEphfPWFyxj5QH Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:00:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 missed an obvious 'Copilot' opportunity to replace its robotic voices with my favorite AI assistant ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-missed-an-obvious-copilot-opportunity hzaJcXpTgHJTFvLfP2v5be Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:25:54 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 improves with each patch, "error accessing live air traffic data" and other bugs remain. So, is it worth playing, or should you wait? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-improved-patch-is-it-worth-playing fnoq4fU9adpBBM8XQ83tCV Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:48:04 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ STALKER 2 is flying up the Steam charts as Microsoft Flight Simulator nosedives ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/on-launch-day-stalker-2-is-flying-up-the-steam-charts-as-microsoft-flight-simulator-nosedives nJP8wWB6JBzWgRzPFEMTw6 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:08:34 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 review: Recovering from a stalled launch, patches and bug fixes bring this genre's champion back to a straight-and-level flight ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-review uGtkDCb2mT983nznNr6mUV Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:02:04 +0000 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:15:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Support responds to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players stuck with 'loading unusually long' bugs on launch day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-players-stuck-loading-unusually-long-on-launch-day cJYwC2d9auQStvuu9VrKHP Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:16:01 +0000 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:22:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's the exact time you can play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 as launch day arrives ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/heres-the-exact-time-you-can-play-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024 wMCrB4UBjdKbZSjGXvFV9c Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:30:52 +0000 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:37:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's "biggest" game has the worst pre-install offering I've seen — gamers won't escape these gigantic day-one downloads ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsofts-biggest-game-has-the-worst-pre-install-offering QRgKGta8YQEXjLXYgLijdC Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:21:26 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Xbox? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-on-xbox CARLYcrTwidt4xnfAj2Hqm Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:12:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Game Pass? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-on-game-pass YS2jNjubYGf5p8hQfaifBk Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:13:59 +0000 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:13:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Pass gets Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and one of the zaniest remasters in years ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-november-2024-part-1 K5qLFYbJfys8fdxUddmUVQ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:01:08 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beware: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's jaw-dropping bandwidth demand peaks at 81GB/Hour ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-may-take-an-enormous-amount-of-internet-bandwidth Z2Mb3RBhh99zgzt8J5ZhqU Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:54:06 +0000 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:04:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Windows PC requirements — Is your system ready to take to the skies? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-windows-pc-requirements QsjX8inBdh2Vjt25ECYF2L Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:30:23 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 preorders are open, so which edition is right for you? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-which-edition TDpuMnhxZPKok8wDU5ytbb Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:30:11 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: List of every aircraft ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-list-of-every-aircraft tShB9ZPCzVCTX6w5ib6Pv5 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:00:50 +0000 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:45:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I think you have to be honest and trusting. You need to not treat them as business entities, but as partners." Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 team talks collaboration, community, feedback, and building a bigger sim. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-preview jfafFsRuMjCM25CWK2hJf Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:00:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ 15 million unique pilots have taken to the sky in Microsoft Flight Simulator ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/15-million-unique-pilots-have-taken-to-the-sky-in-microsoft-flight-simulator 9FNx8bu4FrL8SHja2JrFY8 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:01:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft somehow made its Flight Simulator look even better, and the next-gen sim finally has a release date ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-games-showcase-2024-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-release-date UbpfiVegAy7oUjmoJZj2ck Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:24:55 +0000 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 20:12:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck HOTAS review: My new favorite stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/turtle-beach-velocityone-flightdeck-hotas-review C9fWgaWgUMgyk3UerQ5WtF Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:00:07 +0000 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:06:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Free Dune crossover expansion arrives in Microsoft Flight Simulator on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/free-dune-crossover-expansion-arrives-in-microsoft-flight-simulator-on-windows-pc-and-xbox-series-xors ZS5L9eYuTZarB6hjSTpfxJ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:58:11 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get the PERFECT pre-built PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator with this unmissable Cyber Monday deal before it sells out! (UPDATED) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/perfect-pre-built-pc-for-microsoft-flight-simulator-cyber-monday-2023-deal ShvygRvuxRgjcn47jGJKQo Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:30:33 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator's latest world update expands the Nordics and Greenland ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-flight-simulators-latest-world-update-expands-the-nordics-and-greenland GHe5HqKT76hagUSJAPabef Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:32:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ New gameplay details have emerged for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/new-gameplay-details-have-emerged-for-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024 6UrUnDBHdgomj7H7MnZiHB Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:56:35 +0000 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:48:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 announced alongside a Dune crossover ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-announced-alongside-a-dune-crossover paauvqhGcGGDrBtxhwuQ2n Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:43:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Honeycomb Aeronautical Alpha Flight Controls XPC & Bravo Throttle Quadrant review: Flying in style on Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/honeycomb-aeronautical-alpha-flight-controls-xpc-and-bravo-throttle-quadrant-review YrSszMj3NSQWEirh76F5Ph Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:30:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:08:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best VR headset for Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2024 is cheaper than you think ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/best-vr-headset-microsoft-flight-simulator bG2CWK22RfAMWMQcavRCKg Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:01:37 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:32:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best pre-built PCs for Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2026: These pre-built rigs deliver a high-end experience ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/best-pre-built-gaming-pcs-microsoft-flight-simulator BoS7pdJCTuoq5k6jbnKXD Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:00:05 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:21:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator crosses 10 million players on Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-flight-simulator-crosses-10-million-players-on-xbox-and-pc SUfamgmKtZ2YLS2wfc7U6X Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:18:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thrustmaster TCA Captain Pack X Airbus Edition flight stick review: Take to the virtual skies ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/thrustmaster-tca-captain-pack-x-airbus-edition-flight-stick-review A7ASGxtGDQvMoKvsbF28SW Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:00:18 +0000 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:07:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take to the skies with $40 off the Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/take-to-the-skies-with-dollar40-off-the-thrustmaster-tca-sidestick-airbus-edition kdzCemT4gd6oHWjMjLAUV3 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:07:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft has put Flight Simulator into Flight Simulator ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-has-put-flight-simulator-into-flight-simulator zTpLA94J3yRbZpQsUXH7AJ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:13:02 +0000 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:34:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tested the best flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and these are my top-rated picks for MSFS in 2026 — take to the skies on Windows PC or Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/best-joysticks-and-flight-sticks-microsoft-flight-simulator uHTdYmnpbNznLjxXUoyNbR Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:04:46 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:02:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best gaming laptop for Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/best-gaming-laptops-microsoft-flight-simulator c6fQVsAmVqJBtJRTJ7q54e Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:35:37 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:47:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo's iconic Pelican ship is available now in Microsoft Flight Simulator ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halos-iconic-pelican-ship-is-available-now-in-microsoft-flight-simulator nE2VYos5YVVGspCqSRcMVK Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:51:50 +0000 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:41:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator 'Top Gun: Maverick' expansion now available for free ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-flight-simulator-top-gun-maverick-expansion-now-available-for-free tykmRk5xBdE7ksq6QYUZwg Wed, 25 May 2022 21:52:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight review: The ultimate Flight Simulator companion for Xbox Series X|S ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/turtle-beach-velocityone-xbox-review v1Nsr4twoy3x8beqdqvSya Tue, 10 May 2022 17:00:01 +0000 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:48:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator comes to Xbox One through cloud gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-xbox-one-release b7J5HsrkxDxaXc51fZ4ywz Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:53:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition coming as free update with new planes, airports, and much more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-game-of-the-year-announcement 63tGAmyw8TbBaBooTEswya Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:40:48 +0000 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:43:07 +0000