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A render of the PowerA Meridian Project X-Ray Flight Deck Wireless Controller showing integrated Flight Simulator controls and Xbox support.

PowerA shows off a first look at a wild new Xbox controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator

By Richard Devine Published

Gaming The collaboration with Meridian GMT looks wild, and that big ol' Xbox button makes us smile.

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Thrustmaster branded flight sticks and yoke renders in front of a blue-skied screenshot of Microsoft Flight Simulator

Thrustmaster is about to drop all-new Microsoft Flight Simulator sticks

By Ben Wilson Published

Gaming Thrustmaster just unveiled all-new accessories at Flight Sim Expo in Minnesota, compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox, PC, and now PS5.

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Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition

Why I'm getting a flight stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 even as a beginner

By Richard Devine Published

Gaming I've just got into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it's already clear how much value even a budget flight stick is to the experience. Here's what I'm getting and why.

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A screenshot of a yellow plane flying over Glacier, Montana, taken from an upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 update.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is getting a suitably American update on July 4th

By Richard Devine Published

Gaming A brand new update has been revealed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to be delivered on the 4th of July holiday, and it's all about the beauty of the United States.

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A side-on photograph of the Trak Racer TR550 flight simulator cockpit in white and blue showcasing the Airbus logo and Airbus licensed flight controllers.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will never be the same again in this licensed Airbus cockpit

By Richard Devine Published

Gaming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 fans have a range of awesome hardware to make their experience more realistic, and now, there's a new rig coming that mimics a real-life Airbus jet.

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PS5 owners can now play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in a way Xbox players cannot

By Adam Hales Published

Gaming Microsoft Flight Simulator adds PlayStation VR2 support on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting Xbox’s continued absence from virtual reality and raising questions about missed opportunities.

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Honeycomb Aeornautical Echo Aviation Controller held in two hands with a magenta cardstock background

I played Microsoft Flight Sim with this joystick disguised as a controller, and I love it

By Ben Wilson Published

Review Honeycomb's excellent Echo is a mashup of traditional flight sim hardware and casual joypads, built for convenient PC gaming.

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Honeycomb Aeronautical Bravo Throttle Quadrant Lite on a marble desk highlighting individual parts

Honeycomb's new Bravo Lite throttle quadrant gives MSFS newcomers a fair option

By Ben Wilson Published

Review Honeycomb's more affordable Bravo Throttle Quadrant Lite cuts down on some of its controls, leaving novice players with the essentials at an entry-level price.

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Thrustmaster, Honeycomb, and Turtle Beach flight sticks superimposed over a plane cockpit view with Windows Central 'The Best' award badge

The best flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator

By Ben Wilson Last updated

Gaming Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and I've rounded up the best you can buy.

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Maingear MG-1 (2025)

These pre-built PCs are ideal for playing Flight Simulator

By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt Last updated

PC Gaming Flight Simulator is the premier title for anyone who loves to fly, and having the right PC for the job can make all the difference. Here are my favorites.

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