About this item
Highlights
- Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
- Live traffic, real-time weather, and animals
- Variety of aircrafts
- Checklist system
- Live weather mode
- Day and night engine
- A state-of-the-art physics engine
Description
The sky is calling:
Take to the skies and experience the joy of flight in the Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard 40th Anniversary Edition. The Standard Edition includes new features and enhancements, 37 highly detailed aircraft with unique flight models and 30 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 15 glider airports, and 14 heliports.
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 frame rates.
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 1000 control surfaces per plane allows for a truly realistic experience.
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Q: will msfs2020 run on a new Windows11 computer?
A: Hi, Guest! Regarding your question about the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary: Absolutely will! While this runs on Windows 10 as well, I recommend upgrading to Windows 11 for best compatibility. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byRobert - 2 years agoTarget expert support
Q: What's the difference between this and the non anniversary version being sold at Target?
A: Hi TWill, thanks for reaching out about Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary. It's the same base game; however, Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary is a free content update given to all players in celebration of the game's 40th anniversary. This update included a substantial amount of new content, including aircraft, airports, activities, among other things. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJoe - 3 months agoTarget staff support
Q: Does this version have the Learning To Fly flight tutorials?
A: Hi NTK, thanks for reaching out about the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary. Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary has "flight lessons" with a virtual flight instructor, some of which teach concepts that are taught during actual flight training. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7 am-11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 7 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Does the 40th Aniversary Edition Standard have in game purchase options to add additional planes?
A: Hi Matt N, thanks for reaching out about Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary. Yes there are addons that allow you to add planes. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 1 year agoTarget expert support
Q: I am purchasing this for a gift. How can I transfer the key to the recipient? Thank you.
A: Hi Gmeo! You will receive the code in an email, that you could either forward to the recipient or print out and gift. Thank you!
submitted byCustomer Service - 1 year ago
Q: Can I install on both a PC and XBox?
A: Hi LM, thanks for reaching out about the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary. Yes, the compatibility is for Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Personal Computer If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7 am -11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 1 year agoTarget expert support
Q: Can you redeem this on Xbox one?
A: Hi Adrian, thanks for reaching out about Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary. This listing for the game is redeemable on Xbox Series X and S only. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMike - 2 years agoTarget expert support
Q: Will this play on a home pc or must you have an x box?
A: Hi, Guest! Regarding your question about the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary: The digital key provided can be redeemed for Windows computers, as well as Xbox Series X & S devices. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byRobert - 2 years agoTarget expert support