Any Microsoft Flight Simulator Fans Here?

[CMH]

So is there any confirmation that this is a real-world map or should we assume it'll be missing some areas to contract the size of the map and keep all the pretty stuff?


Kind of like a Euro Truck Sim situation?

[Heat_Fan]

Quote: Originally Posted by CMH

So is there any confirmation that this is a real-world map or should we assume it'll be missing some areas to contract the size of the map and keep all the pretty stuff? Kind of like a Euro Truck Sim situation?

There is one way to find out. Signup for the Microsoft Flight Simulator insider program. I just did !

https://fsi.microsoftstudios.com/

[Heat_Fan]

A little more info on what the Microsoft Flight Simulator Insider Program is all about and what it gets you:

https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsof...to-test-builds

"Microsoft didn’t mention it yesterday, but Twitter user Klobrille has discovered that there’s an Insider Program for the upcoming simulation game. According to the program description, members will enjoy “exclusive behind-the-scenes updates from developers and partners, gain access to preview builds, and advanced content updates before the general public.

Preview builds will be released through the Xbox Insider Hub, so you’ll need to sign up for the Xbox Insider Program and have the app installed on your PC. The developers don’t guarantee that all Insiders will get access to the first preview builds,"

There also is a coming soon Forum to have discussions and ask questions. I have no doubt it will open up when the Insider Program begins or at least I hope it does.

[superjames1992]

I haven't really flown in a couple years, but I was pretty big into FSX/Prepar3d. I bought a lot of Aerosoft/PMDG planes, etc. I've always just used a joystick (never had a yoke), though, since I have always used my PC for a lot of stuff besides flight simming.

I haven't flown lately for whatever reason. I got a new computer and reinstalling all that stuff is so painful...

This new trailer sure looks promising. It's surely beautiful, although I have to wonder what type of PC you need to be able to handle it. I hope it is as "sim" as FS 98/2000/2002/2004/X and doesn't dumb it down too much...which I'm a little concerned about seeing as they want to release it on consoles.

If it's as beautiful as shown and lives up to the "simulator" billing, then I'm definitely in. I think VFR flying would be a lot of fun with those graphics.

[Heat_Fan]

Quote: Originally Posted by CMH

So is there any confirmation that this is a real-world map or should we assume it'll be missing some areas to contract the size of the map and keep all the pretty stuff?

This is a really good article that's worth the read and ask similar questions. Such as the technology is there to accurately map the entire world because there are add-on packs that are sold that offer that.

The BIG question is if Microsoft is willing to upset companies such as OrbX who sell and cater to that market? Microsoft is capable of doing that but will they?

Flight Simulator 2020: Exciting new ride or a doomed tailspin in a crowded market?
Armchair aviation geeks, assemble!
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/0...020_announced/

[mgoblue]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heat_Fan

This is a really good article that's worth the read and ask similar questions. Such as the technology is there to accurately map the entire world because there are add-on packs that are sold that offer that. The BIG question is if Microsoft is willing to upset companies such as OrbX who sell and cater to that market? Microsoft is capable of doing that but will they? Flight Simulator 2020: Exciting new ride or a doomed tailspin in a crowded market? Armchair aviation geeks, assemble! https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/0...020_announced/

Seems like a tough call to enable all that old stuff vs. moving to something new and amazing....but i guess MS Flight tried that and died?

[bhurst99]

The trailer looked amazing.

[NYJin2011tm]

Wow! This is a pleasant surprise. Thought this series was dead.