Flight Simulator Game of the Year Premium Deluxe Edition – Windows, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X [Digital] $43.00$58.00
Description
  • The sky is calling
    Thank you to our fans—new and old! With Microsoft Flight Simulator: Premium Deluxe Game of the Year Edition offers 35 detailed planes, 48 handcrafted airports, 6 new Discovery Flights, and weather system updates.
  • Available as a free update for existing owners of Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC or Xbox Series X|S.
  • Vivid and detailed landscapes
    Immerse yourself in the vast and beautiful world that is our planet with over 1.5 billion buildings, 2 trillion trees, mountains, roads, rivers and more.
  • Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
    This version of Microsoft Flight Simulator plays on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PCs and is optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Games optimized for Xbox Series X|S will showcase unparalleled load-times, heightened visuals, and steadier framerates.
  • Living world
    The earth is vibrant and ever-changing and so is the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator which includes live traffic, real-time weather, and animals.
  • Aircraft
    Hone your pilot skills in a variety of aircraft from light planes to commercial jets with comprehensive flight models. Every aircraft includes highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation.
  • Checklist system
    From pro to beginner, scale your level from full manual to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklists.
  • Live weather
    The weather engine enables users to switch on the live weather mode to experience real-time weather including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain and more.
  • Day and night engine
    Experience flight at any time of day or year allowing for night VFR, visual flight rules, and navigation.
  • Aerodynamic modeling
    A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1,000 control surfaces per plane allows for a truly realistic experience.
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
    Get Microsoft Flight Simulator, plus access to over 100 other high-quality games for one low monthly price (sold separately).
  • *Important Information:
  • Redeem at microsoft.com/redeem
  • You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). Requires download(s) (significant storage, broadband internet connection and ISP fees apply). May require additional hardware and subscriptions. Xbox services and support not available in all regions (xbox.com/regions).
  • Features and online services may vary by region and change or be retired over time. May contain in-game purchases. Requires a Microsoft Account. Except as required by law, codes are nonrefundable.
  • Xbox: Online console multiplayer/co-op requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold (memberships sold separately).
  • Windows 10/11 PC: OS: Windows 10 (v. 1909); Windows 11; Processor: Intel i5-4460, Ryzen 3 1200; GPU: NVIDIA GTX 770, Radeon RX 570; Memory: 8 GB RAM, 2 GB VRAM; Storage: 150 GB; DirectX®: DirectX 11; Performance scales with higher-end systems.
  • WARNING: Some people may experience a seizure when exposed to flashing lights or patterns in video games (xbox.com/xboxone/healthandsafety).
  • AIRBUS and other Airbus product and service marks are protected trademarks of Airbus. All rights reserved. Officially licensed by Airbus.
  • Cessna names, emblems, body designs, and logos are trademarks and intellectual property of Textron Innovations Inc. and are used under license to Microsoft Corporation.
  • The Cub Crafters names, emblems, body designs and logos are trademarks and intellectual property of Cub Crafters and are used under license to Microsoft Corporation.
  • Produced under license. Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, their distinctive logos, product markings and trade dress are trademarks of The Boeing Company.
Additional information
Edition

Premium Deluxe Edition, Deluxe Edition

Color

Multi

Software Format

Digital

Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts

None

Genre

Simulation

Compatible Platform(s)

Windows

ESRB Rating

E (Everyone)

Multiplayer

Yes

Video Game Content Included

Bonus content

ESRB Descriptors

No descriptors

Color Category

Multi

Model Number

2WU-00032

ESRB Interactive Elements

In-Game Purchases

Publisher

Microsoft

Developer

Asobo Studio

Product Name

Flight Simulator Game of the Year

Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor

None

Brand

Microsoft

Software Client Required for Use

Microsoft Store

UPC

400064069546, 400064069553

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Customer Reviews (50)

  1. Mark

    Taking advantage of the Internet, as well as new graphics and processing capabilities, this long awaited release of Microsoft Flight Simulator is the most realistic version yet. A must have for any simulator enthusiast!

  2. Gary

    Works well in normal flight sim fashion, but I was expecting more from the Airbus. Most switches aren’t able to be used. I thought this being the flagship aircraft, it would be very close to the real thing. For everyone else, I’m sure it wouldn’t be a big deal.

  3. Gaymer

    Amazing game! A huge improvement over FSX. Graphics are amazing

  4. AerialPhoto123

    As a long time Microsoft Flight Simulator user I had to get this one. The graphics and features are amazing. The rendered earthing is mind-blowing. I can see my own house / town clearly. The interface and load times take some getting used to.

    For those familiar with the interface of older versions, this version is nothing like it..at all. Think Xbox game interface now. Also, switching aircraft while in flight is no longer possible it seems.

    I use an HP Z440 workstation with RAID 0 drives and 32GB ram and Nvidia Quadro M2000 video card.

    LOAD TIMES: I use the product way less than I did previous versions. Why? Load times are very long. From when the app is started to when you’re read to fly can take at least 15 minutes or more.

    FRAME RATE: When resolution is set to 4K, the frame rates I get are not good…enough. I usually use 1080 for smoother frame rates.

    CONTROLLER: Plan on buying a newer compatible controller or spending LOTS of time tediously setting up your old controller.

    PROBLEMS: There is a camera mode called “smart camera”. When I switch to this camera mode, ALL functions of my flight stick cease to work.

    DELUXE EDITION: I spent the extra money for the deluxe edition for the additional airports etc. I’ve used the product so little that I’ve seen no benefit from the extra money spent on the deluxe version.

    XBOX: I’m eagerly awaiting the release of the Xbox version which is included with the PC version purchase. Hoping for better 4K performance from the Xbox 1X console version.

    RECOMMENDED? Only if you’ve got a super-powerful system to get smooth frame rates at 4K

  5. Love2shop

    Such a great product! It so incredibly real. I can see absolutely everything In amazing detail

  6. Plumberpat

    The realism of this game is awesome. The terrain that you fly over is mapped all over the world by Google Earth so it is accurate anywhere you fly.

  7. Goose

    I can’t load on my computer. My computer is suppose to be a gaming computer. It’s slow and freezes up. My computer has everything it list on the mim. requirements.

  8. Cosmo

    Love it! Very realistic and extremely detailed. Takes a lot of memory and computing power to run. It will take a few hours to get it downloaded, updated, and up and running.

  9. ApplianceUpgrades

    This installation required over two hours and lots of patience, The tech was with us throughout which was very reassuring. Had we tried to install the software on our own, we most likely would have though something was wrong,

    Excellent Service!!!

  10. Dvcon

    Purchase the flight simulator but cannot use it because the graphic card needs to be upgraded and there isn’t any to be sold so the program just sits in the computer in limbo

  11. Uhila

    Many people complain about this crashing. I have not run into that issue after a month of playing. Maybe they patched it up. Runs smoothly on high settings with a 2070. I am a pilot and this simulator has become a part of my flight planning. Airports and geography is accurate enough to make IFR flights to a new airport a breeze after doing a virtual practice run. I would love to get my hands on a 30 series graphics card and see how that handles this masterpiece.

  12. Kodiak964

    This continues to be a great software title that gives users the experience of flying. It does however take hundreds of gigabytes to install so make sure you have a lot of space. This version additionally works with VR but we have not tried it yet.

  13. PCMR

    One of the best flight sims man or woman can buy! Look ma I can see my house from here! (I’m not joking) Covid shut down your travel plans? Are you sad because you’ve always wanted to fly anywhere in the world but couldn’t yet? Buy this game, yes not the same but it’s as close to the real thing as you can get especially in VR. A++

  14. Saracen451

    I’ve loved flight simulation for many years. This one is a surprise update to the last version, FSX. Fantastic graphics, updated world map and just an overall terrific product.

  15. Wallyp0p

    Make sure your PC meets minimum requirements for operating system, RAM, processor and graphics card. An i7 Intel processor, combined with 16GB of RAM and Intel Graphics card (2 years old) was found to be incompatible with the game. Other new games work fine, this simulator is a real hog. Compatibility, according to Microsoft starts at the RX570-level for AMD Ryzen 3 and up. For Intel processors, compatible GPU’s begin at GForce GTX 770 or better. Make sure you’re running Windows 10 64-bit OS.

  16. Jack

    The game is very good, and I enjoy playing it. However, the installation was stressful and lengthy, but this is because my windows version was out of date. Except for that, the game runs smooth and is fun and relaxing. The game does crash occasionally, but this is likely because my computer.

  17. Candel51

    Awesome flight simulator. My husband plays it forhours on end…

  18. jonnybgud

    I use this with a gaming computer. The graphics & scenes are terrific.

  19. irobnsn

    Product needs to be updated but it does bring real like flight to the gaming table

  20. Mike

    I miss the older version this is too complicated. Its definitely an upgrade from the last one however it’s hard to learn ..still great fun and the scenery and realism amazing

  21. BenHead

    Flight Simulator 2020 is a spectacular achievement. Being able to take off from the little regional airport I regularly drive past, or fly over the small town in Austria where my mom lives, or over remote villages anywhere from Africa to Iceland is truly amazing.

    BUT.

    Every update that adds cool new features – and fixes some existing bugs – seems to introduce MAJOR new ones that make me wonder if they test these things at all. Last time, there were huge visual glitches with terrain that rose up in huge plateaus for no reason. This time, elevator trim is totally broken on many aircraft.

    Even still… In spite of the frustration with bugs, the interminable load times, and the staggering hardware demands, it’s an amazing experience (with real flight sim controls – do yourself a favor and don’t use keyboard/mouse or a gamepad) that I come back to again and again, to the point where I’m now signing up for IRL flying lessons.

  22. Flyingshad

    Graphics are unbelievable! Flying, or learning to, is alot of fun!

  23. NewPC

    I remember playing this game many years ago-it was great then, given the technology at the time. With the massive changes in tech since then it is now really amazing! A word to the wise: have your pc jacked up with ram, graphics and a really fast ssd to handle this game. Also check the web for recommended game settings. This can be really helpful. Good luck!

  24. ArjD

    I am not sure why there are negative reviews for this because my experience is nothing but great. No issues with installation, no issues with the game software. Just perfect!

  25. LearJet55

    I decided to upgrade my old flight sim PC. I ordered the new flight sim online. Although I tried to install it several times, I could not. The seller’s tech support was not much help. I called Microsoft and also emailed the Aerosoft support company in Germany. Both were very helpful, although the Microsoft store’s support did a very good job helping me installing the new flight sim. If you are looking for support, then buy from the Microsoft store. Why bother buying anything without the support?
    Here are a few steps to help you install if you have difficulties:
    1- Download Xbox and create an account. (This is the only game I have.)
    2- From Settings, Gaming Services, advanced options, click Reset.
    3- From Settings, Microsoft Store, advanced options, click Reset.
    4- From Settings, Xbox, advanced options, click Reset.
    5- Start the download.
    6- Ask Microsoft support to call you if you are having problems, but you should not. The Microsoft support team was very helpful.
    Enjoy your game!

  26. Jrueffer

    Great flight simulator make sure you have a lot of hard drive space for all the updates and additional downloads

    High speed internet is also a very good idea. Updates are large

  27. uselescustomerservice

    NEVER EVER BUY THIS SOFTWARE FROM BESTBUY
    IT IS A NIGHTMARE TO DOWNLOAD THIS SOFTWARE
    5 PEOPLE TRIED TO HELP ME DOWNLOAD THIS SOFTWARE FROM TOTALTECH I SPENT OVER 12 HOURS WITH THEM STILL NO ONE COULD HELP BE DOWNLOAD THIS SOFTWARE ABSOLUTE DISASTER

  28. flyit

    Outstanding sim! It has its issues just like any other sim out there. They are all a work in progress.

  29. Srbh

    This is my first flight simulator. I’m really enjoying it.

  30. Brain

    Best version I have ever used. You can Fly casually or make it as realistic as possible. You can fly from anywhere in the world in HDR.

  31. Wxnut

    Very easy to operate and works as it should. No problems with the install.

  32. Celtsian

    I’ve been waiting to try flight simulator and now that it’s on a console I have. Graphics are amazing.

  33. Paul

    Good scenery altho most small airports and cities generic. I live in Dallas and downtown buildings are not at all like Dallas skyline. Be careful with buying optional planes by other vendors; if less than 4 stars many fly terribly!

  34. TerrellDugar

    Such an amazing game. Ive played for hours on end. Great job microsoft.

  35. Dana

    Fun Christmas gift, make sure your system supports the game

  36. Bundleunavailable

    Tried to download game. During download it said it was a bundle. Then it said bundle unavailable. Now my code is gone and I have nothing. What is going on???

  37. MikeM

    Great simulator, realistic graphics. Would recommend purchase.

  38. gcole

    Bought this for grandson and he loves it and wants to fly them when he gets bigger.

  39. mel4660

    Terrible program, only able to use a couple of times. then it gets all these bugs in it, do not waste your money on it.

  40. CRuss

    Love it. It’s not bad to navigate. Controls of the aircraft can be very busy if having to move around the aircraft. It sometimes has over lapping menus.

  41. mrhandyman

    Nothing like the previous MS Flight simulator. Took out a lot of airports, planes, and other locations. Turned the game into a pay to play game having to buy airports and other items that used to be part of the game and not some add-on
    Would I recommend this game? NO!

  42. GNC34

    Best Flight Simulator game in the planet, its so realistic graphics building, Aircrafts and so on

  43. jdough

    last time i used flight sim was on winds. 95 never had time or patience to catch up.

  44. AnthonyA

    As always, Microsoft cannot make a product without bugs and crashes. Even on a new gaming machine. They release updates with bugs. FMS is complete junk and unreliable. Avoid long flight plans or there is a good chance the game will crash along with wasting hours of your time. Incomplete flight log for your time. I can go on and on. Buy X-Plane!

  45. RTGOD

    Wow!! I have always loved Microsoft Flight Simulatore and when MS announced a new version I had to get it. It is fantastic. I have just started the game, but I am very happy and impressed. I was happy that this version can be played on my Xbox Series X and/or my PC. The PC download is big too, so be prepared.

  46. GlennJ

    My daughter is starting flight school, we bought the simulator for her to get a feel of flight. She has really enjoyed it

  47. DoubleM

    I bought this flight simulator not to control it myself, but to simply watch the A.I. fly the planes. I enjoy watching it, this simulator makes me feel like I’m a passenger on a real flight. The sound of the Airbus 320 engine is so smooth I even sometimes fall asleep on long flight out of the country. The graphics are beautiful also, I’d definitely recommend this simulator to anyone who wants to smiply watch the planes fly or manually control the jets themselves you’ll really enjoy it.

  48. BradleyD

    I’ve been a flight sim user for years and was disappointed when Microsoft retired the game after fsx. This version is awesome if you have a very powerful rig. Just wish it didn’t have so many major updates for glitches

  49. Fabig

    Plays nicely on xbox s . Worth the extra planes and add ons

  50. MarkB

    Fun to play. Bit of a learning curve. You will spend a lot of time learning how to operate the game.