My PC was not letting me install it normally. I needed this video, and I highly recommend it for any new players with the same issue I had. Thank you so much
@@RealSimGear Hi i just got microsoft flight sim 2020 and im installing the game right now it downloads but then it sudenly drops to 5mbits/s and it downloads backwards, example: im downloading and its like 200 mbits and its at 9% but then it drops to like 40 and then it goes backwards and its at 5% how do i fix that?
One of the best "opening" videos on the subject. I am really struggling with the x56 HOTAS setup in MSFS and PMDG. I have been a simmer since the original SubLogic back in 1987. Flying now exclusively with PMDG aircraft in FSX-SE for years with NO issues. NOW I have finally decided to try MSFS 2020. Nothing but headaches!! Took and 1-1/2 weeks to successfully install the program (uninstalled and reinstall). Now I have wrestling with the HOTAS setup. Looking forward to more videos from yourself in your "calm" demeanor. Everyone else sounds either not clear or too much caffeine!
I have purchased the steam version, which I'm fine with only having PC access since I only do PC, got it for 50 percent off as well. I decided to go with 2020 instead of waiting for the 2024 version.
Thanks this sorted me. The bit at 2minutes 20seconds about the XBox app goes too fast. After watching it several times I discovered the reason it wouldn't download was because I hadn't installed the XBox app on my pc. Wow, XBox app!? Never heard of it. Surprisingly large too as I thought it would be a lightning install. So now I'm sitting waiting for the 135GB download to finish on my 65MB line. 😀
I had MS Flight Sim 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 on my PC's since I started with a 286 running a blistering 12 Mhz. I was disappointed in FS 10 because of the bugs in it that MS didn't want to fix (especially the flight log not recording anything after your 10th flight). What's holding up on me getting FS2020? It should NOT take a youtube video to download and install it. It should not have to be explained. If it's something I get on Steam (of which I have a number of games) it should not be more complex than just (1) buy, (2) click install, (3) come back when it's installed and click PLAY. Account on X-box or MS shouldn't be necessary. Just play it. Like I did with the installation of FS X. Once they straighten this out, I'll give it a try.
You guys should sell pc's with msfs already installed. Make a million. Charge for tech support. I have been thru 5 installs and uninstalls. Experienced simmer for 20 yrs. I can't get it to work. I must be in the 10% that can't get this dumb install to work. Been thru countless complicated processes.
I am sticking with FSX because I spent a lot of money from 2011 to 2018 for all the various add on scenery, airports and aircraft. Plus, I will not have to purchase a new computer for all the frame killers associated MSFS which keeps upgrading constantly. I only fly airlines anyway with PMDG and Quality Wings.
In 1994 I downloaded a game called air Warrior were you able to make an account and fly oldies different airplanes in war time situations considering how long ago it was, it was pretty detailed, join the squadron fly solo, go to enemy bases, but now with this new Microsoft simulator,I’ll just call Uber
I spent a lot of money on this and even had to upgrade my computer. This sim is not, and I repeat not user friendly. If you just want to be able to enjoy the Flight Sim series, it is my advice to purchase the X version. This latest version is too labor intensive and requires the user to be practically flight trained and also be a computer guru.
I enjoued this video. I was really looking forward to MSFS. The graphics were the compelling factor for me as well as the price vs xplane (after all the DLC). But man, I was not prepared for the download loop. I can't believe I missed all the videos and forums on just how much time (days not hours) that people put into just trying to download the game. This is first time I've ever requested a refund from Steam. I'm bummed but glad I decided to walk away from what promises to be an abusive relationship.
@@jag1963 I'm considering the purchase of a high end gamer. (building now is not possible) I think this is the most demanding game it could play. It's going to take lots of machine. How much machine do I need?
Great video ..... Planning to update my PC before buying FS2024 and I wonder if you can make a recommendation as to the GPU and Monitor resolution. I use 4 monitors now and I will continue doing so (for work). Will FS 2024 take advantage of multiple monitors?
Do you recommend the curved screen that you have purchased? I’ve seen all kinds of different opinions about curve screens, and this might be the better option for me as opposed to buying three screens.
I don't think it eliminates the need to assign hotkeys to look left and right if you plan on looking around for things like landing. But it does give you more FOV than a normal size monitor, and it doesn't take up as much real estate compared to triple screens. Pros and cons to both. Depends on what your goal is!
@ yes you can, but although it doesn’t have presets, and you have to manually setup everything yourself. Can be tricky at first but super easy once you get the hang of it… just gotta set the right axis for the ailerons, elevators, and rudder once you have that it’s pretty straight forward on how to program the rest
@@NickFlauch I did have problems with my throttle at first… it was using my rudder in out for throttle and vice versa… I just closed the app and reopened and it worked flawless !!
What an incredible video for newbies contemplating their first purchase into Flight Sims Question please: how much does a newbie need to spend to get all the kit that goes with a beginner flight sim App; Given that we already have a spare 50inch tv we play our xbox on so eg how much for the yoke, and that speed lever box etc.. and where do you get them thank you
Hey dude! I mean, it totally depends on what you're trying to simulate and how immersive you're trying to get. Check out our website realsimgear.com and if you have questions drop it in the chat there :)
If you purchase it directly from their website and buy it for PC, it includes dl for console/xbox? Was thinking of getting it through steam. Currently 50% off
If you purchase through the Xbox App, then you can have access on PC and Xbox. If you purchase through Steam, then you only have access on PC. Also, be careful that you are purchasing MSFS2020. But half off sounds about right since MSFS2024 is coming out November 19th.
When you commented on installing msfs on an m.2 drive did you mean a regular m.2 ssd or a faster nvme. I read a comment that an nvme is overkill and only slightly impacts load time but not other functions.
i have been saving up for around half a year to buy microsoft flight simulator and i just got enough, luckaly i got a good gaming pc from my big brother as a birthday gift so i hope ill be able to play at the ultra graphics'
How much extra space do you have? Sometimes downloads need extra room while it downloads before it compresses into how much space it is actually going to take up.
With the market place to buy the aircraft do you have to use real money from a card or game money from doing missions also do they have helicopters or just plans only.
Hi, can you do a tut when msfs 2024 will be online, thanks (with download, accessibility settings & main menu tut, like the '2020 one), I would be grateful!
I got a question so I started today and I see the same for you there’s no marketplace how do you get it or is it like you have to do a Curtain amount of flights to unlock ??
nice one im a step away from checkout just deciding whether to go straight down the middle or standard I tested the download by way of buying command & conquer remastered which took a few hrs to download I did it at night while i got a few hrs sleep first
Cool video but I still don’t know what to do, what to buy or what all these different controls mean shit im a crash waiting to happen. We need a full step by step tutorial explained slowly also wanna see u fly and land 😆 sorry im just slower then others
Hey man! We’ve actually made an entire course for just this reason! Check out flightsimpro.com There is a free workshop that walks you through how to start a Cessna :)
keyboard and mouse definitely works! We also have an online course that shows you how to use your sim like in real life. Check it out at flightsimpro.com
I am retired and had a custom build high end PC built for me mainly for Flight Simulator and have been running the Game Pass Xbox trial version and have spent days trying to get it until properly installed and keep running into the same Syncing Data. I have read so many articles about how to fix with no luck. So, I want to know if just buying the Ultimate downloading and then run it mainly offline resolved many problems? very frustrated
It appears your display takes up your full screen. My display is a box in the center of my monitor. Is there a way to make my display expand to the full screen? If not, I might as well dig out my Apple IIc, where I first flew Flight Simulator about 34 years ago.
I just purchased an upgrade pack for the piper aircraft series. It says it is installed, but there is no way to access it. What am I doing wrong? Can’t find the aircraft anywhere.
thank you so much. i really want to get msfs so i can become a pilot and its great because i know heaps about planes and i might ecome a pilot@@RealSimGear
Anyone have any advice on what pc to buy? I have absolutely no idea what the heck I’m doing. I just wanna play msfs but I don’t have a pc, monitor, nothing. Any advice at all on getting started would be appreciated
I updated my MSFS202 recently, now when I turn it on it goes all the way to page where they advertise "bush landings" and couple of other things and stays there! any ideas how to fix it? Thanks
Yikes, sounds to me like you may need to uninstall and reinstall. That usually fixes things like that. I know that can be a pain, so if you want to email MSFS's customer service they may have a better solution. Here is a link for that: flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Thanks for video. This confusing scatterbrain install process is not your fault. This is truly an example of what a dumb, unintuitive company ms is. Do we install from store, xbox, steam, private website? Where do we login? With what account? With what username. Every time ms does something they bloat and overcomplicate the process by giving people 40 ways to do something. I eventually installed from xbox and it has been working. What a hot mess this company is. Been suffering with ms since 1985. The changing of folder worked and after 5-10 uninstalls and reinstalls it finally worked. MS software is like an outhouse at a 3 day rock concert. Crap on top of crap.
Good question! Steam is sort of like a digital game store where you can purchase all kinds of different PC games, MSFS included. You also see when your steam friends are online and what they are playing. I hear it has better compression than other competitors like Blizzard or Xbox, so the game itself will run smoother and take up less space on your PC.
Sorry to hear that! I'm not sure what that could be about. I would recommend messaging MSFS's customer service or try a different route like through Steam
Good question! Steam is sort of like a digital game store where you can purchase all kinds of different PC games, MSFS included. You also see when your steam friends are online and what they are playing. I hear it has better compression than other competitors like Blizzard or Xbox, so the game itself will run smoother and take up less space on your PC.
Hello. I don't know why but I bought the game and after choosing the installation storage, I do not see the download in progress. It stays on a page showing the game update contents and a blue line below it. It never changes! The blue line does not even loads or anything. I don't know what the sofware is doing because there isn't any textual info to tell me whether it is installing/downloading content or not.
Good video bro!!!!! I have a question. can i buy a cd rom of msfs for xbox x?? instead of downloading it, i want a cd rom for the xbox x instead of downloading, it. Is that possible??
Sometimes the game needs extra space during the download before it compresses it to the displayed storage amount. Steam sometimes has better compressions and you might be able to download it that way
There are tens of thousands of standard airfields from small grass airfields to large international airports, but they are "only" of average beauty. For example, I bought Berlin and Munich in the marketplace from third-party providers and the details are so high that you can use the drone camera to look over the shoulders of visitors in the lounge what they see on their smartphones. There are also occasional sales and that's where I usually go for it.
But each extremely highly detailed airport, city or landscape adds additional gigabytes to the SSD. Two years ago I bought a 1 terabyte SSD just for this sim and it is almost full of extra addons (about 90% freeware and 10% payware). It is therefore urgently necessary to keep order and uninstall unused content.
@Lightning shine OH and thats also important maybe for those people who have bought the Sim in the Microsoft Store: If you have bought items in the ingame marketplace via the Microsoft Store Version of MSFS2020 and change (for whatever reason) to Steam you DONT have the already bought ingame items in the Steam version of MSFS2020. So the INGAME Marketplace seems to not be the same. Although you appear in with the game with the same "MS Xbox" Account Name. I dont know why this is so but i heard it from a friend who was shocked that he didnt have the ingame purchased items in the Steam version anymore. So he asked steam for a refund - which works also if you are overdue with time because steam also clocks in the download and installation time. So normally you wouldn't be eligible for a refund because of the time, but if you state in the ticket that the download time was so long, steam will turn a blind eye.
@@berzerk1450 im on another acc my phone died so necessarily marketplace planes and airports from the microsoft store version of msfs it wont save to steam and thats the same if you buy something from the msfs steam version and switch to msfs?
@@erichalasan6137 Yes, at least that's how I understood it from my acquaintance. He had already bought planes or whatever in the ingame shop of the "MS Store version", wanted to buy the MSFS 2020 "additionally" on Steam during the Christmas sale on Steam (I know this urge, because I have 99% of my games on Steam and it just feels more comfortable to have everything on one platform). He bought the MSFS 2020 on Steam, installed it and when I asked him about it (because I just saw in the Steam log that a friend was playing the MSFS 2020 "for the first time"), he told me that no, he had already been playing it for a few months via the MS Store, but would rather have it in his Steam library as well. But he then noticed that he no longer had items from the ingame marketplace in the Steam version. But now it occurred to me that he might have had to download them again in the "content manager". Maybe he just saw something wrong. OR what also just occurred to me, maybe he meant Premium/Deluxe versions of the flight simulator that could also be, because these upgrades can also be bought in the Marketplace. And maybe he had bought the premium-deluxe version in the MS-Store, then later the simple version in the sale for 50 or what euros and was then disappointed because he no longer had a premium/deluxe upgrade which he bought in the ingmae Marketplace. I can't say exactly anymore.
I had msfs on my xbox so I bought me a computer and I've followed all your steps but when I got to the point where I have to change its location to the local drive, it's not allowing me to. I have to create it somewhere else in a new folder. Because I want to have the 3rd part liveries.
We have a new video for MSFS 2024: th-cam.com/video/QYwGUzZybuI/w-d-xo.html
My PC was not letting me install it normally. I needed this video, and I highly recommend it for any new players with the same issue I had. Thank you so much
It takes an hour and im on MSI PC
bruh😶😶😶😶😶
Crack it bro
I have a 0% chance of realistically ever needing the info given in this video.. but i still enjoyed the heck out of it
I was originally installing at 5mbits/s until I saw this video. I changed the install folder and now it is running at 200-300mbits/s. Thank you bro.
Awesome! Glad I could help!
@@RealSimGear Hi i just got microsoft flight sim 2020 and im installing the game right now it downloads but then it sudenly drops to 5mbits/s and it downloads backwards, example: im downloading and its like 200 mbits and its at 9% but then it drops to like 40 and then it goes backwards and its at 5% how do i fix that?
@@RealSimGear Oh nevermind its ok now im stuck at decompressing at 100 percent
One of the best "opening" videos on the subject. I am really struggling with the x56 HOTAS setup in MSFS and PMDG. I have been a simmer since the original SubLogic back in 1987. Flying now exclusively with PMDG aircraft in FSX-SE for years with NO issues. NOW I have finally decided to try MSFS 2020. Nothing but headaches!! Took and 1-1/2 weeks to successfully install the program (uninstalled and reinstall). Now I have wrestling with the HOTAS setup. Looking forward to more videos from yourself in your "calm" demeanor. Everyone else sounds either not clear or too much caffeine!
I have purchased the steam version, which I'm fine with only having PC access since I only do PC, got it for 50 percent off as well. I decided to go with 2020 instead of waiting for the 2024 version.
Nice! not a bad option at all
Thanks this sorted me. The bit at 2minutes 20seconds about the XBox app goes too fast. After watching it several times I discovered the reason it wouldn't download was because I hadn't installed the XBox app on my pc. Wow, XBox app!? Never heard of it. Surprisingly large too as I thought it would be a lightning install. So now I'm sitting waiting for the 135GB download to finish on my 65MB line. 😀
glad it helped man! I appreciate the feedback on the Xbox part, I'll slow it down next time for sure
I had MS Flight Sim 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 on my PC's since I started with a 286 running a blistering 12 Mhz. I was disappointed in FS 10 because of the bugs in it that MS didn't want to fix (especially the flight log not recording anything after your 10th flight).
What's holding up on me getting FS2020? It should NOT take a youtube video to download and install it. It should not have to be explained. If it's something I get on Steam (of which I have a number of games) it should not be more complex than just (1) buy, (2) click install, (3) come back when it's installed and click PLAY. Account on X-box or MS shouldn't be necessary. Just play it. Like I did with the installation of FS X.
Once they straighten this out, I'll give it a try.
You guys should sell pc's with msfs already installed. Make a million. Charge for tech support. I have been thru 5 installs and uninstalls. Experienced simmer for 20 yrs. I can't get it to work. I must be in the 10% that can't get this dumb install to work. Been thru countless complicated processes.
Did you fix it?
@@antifashist7470 Yes I finally fixed it. I upgraded from Xbox app. Seemed to help.
@@DownTheRabbit-Hole How did you do that, please explain. Thank you sir.
@enriqueamaya3883 Following Jesus will start MSFS? Give me his email.
@enriqueamaya3883bruh
Nice work dude. Fixed my problem i had been working on all day. Thanks from Australia
Glad we could help!
I am sticking with FSX because I spent a lot of money from 2011 to 2018 for all the various add on scenery, airports and aircraft. Plus, I will not have to purchase a new computer for all the frame killers associated MSFS which keeps upgrading constantly. I only fly airlines anyway with PMDG and Quality Wings.
I couldn't find my installation! All I needed to know was that I could have bought it via steam! I checked Steam and BAM There it was! thanks
In 1994 I downloaded a game called air Warrior were you able to make an account and fly oldies different airplanes in war time situations considering how long ago it was, it was pretty detailed, join the squadron fly solo, go to enemy bases, but now with this new Microsoft simulator,I’ll just call Uber
Wait! I missed the add payment part instruction. Could you reupoad with those steps & Info?
I spent a lot of money on this and even had to upgrade my computer. This sim is not, and I repeat not user friendly. If you just want to be able to enjoy the Flight Sim series, it is my advice to purchase the X version. This latest version is too labor intensive and requires the user to be practically flight trained and also be a computer guru.
I mean by that I won’t purchase flight sim lol agin lol
Can you show a video for A320 hardware setup
U make purchasing it look easy. I have bought msfs 2020 several times but they never sent me the CODE!
Yikes, sorry about that! Definitely reach out to their customer service if you're still experiences that
Can't believe how complicated MSFS has gotten over the years.
Controls wise, fairly easier than FSX
Yup, just want to learn how to successfully fly a plane from my PC. Not sure I'll buy now.
ive been wanting this game!! now that ive seen how it goes...its really awesome to watch!
I enjoued this video. I was really looking forward to MSFS. The graphics were the compelling factor for me as well as the price vs xplane (after all the DLC). But man, I was not prepared for the download loop. I can't believe I missed all the videos and forums on just how much time (days not hours) that people put into just trying to download the game. This is first time I've ever requested a refund from Steam. I'm bummed but glad I decided to walk away from what promises to be an abusive relationship.
Wow somethings not right I reinstalled mine recently having built a new computer and it took 3 hours start to finish.
@@jag1963 I'm considering the purchase of a high end gamer. (building now is not possible) I think this is the most demanding game it could play. It's going to take lots of machine. How much machine do I need?
it says i dont have enough disk space even though i have 180GB left
Great video ..... Planning to update my PC before buying FS2024 and I wonder if you can make a recommendation as to the GPU and Monitor resolution. I use 4 monitors now and I will continue doing so (for work). Will FS 2024 take advantage of multiple monitors?
thanks kid that was really helpful to me, im just about to get started with all this and your vid really helped.
also do you need to have xbox gamepass or something like that to play it if ytou have it already?
Do you recommend the curved screen that you have purchased? I’ve seen all kinds of different opinions about curve screens, and this might be the better option for me as opposed to buying three screens.
I don't think it eliminates the need to assign hotkeys to look left and right if you plan on looking around for things like landing. But it does give you more FOV than a normal size monitor, and it doesn't take up as much real estate compared to triple screens. Pros and cons to both. Depends on what your goal is!
Can I just get it off the Xbox app on pc?
Yes you can! That’s how I did it and had absolutely no issues even setup my vr and worked just fine…. I don’t see how many people are having issues
@ thank you!
@@KillshotRobz can you add a yoke and throttle to it?
@ yes you can, but although it doesn’t have presets, and you have to manually setup everything yourself. Can be tricky at first but super easy once you get the hang of it… just gotta set the right axis for the ailerons, elevators, and rudder once you have that it’s pretty straight forward on how to program the rest
@@NickFlauch I did have problems with my throttle at first… it was using my rudder in out for throttle and vice versa… I just closed the app and reopened and it worked flawless !!
What an incredible video for newbies contemplating their first purchase into Flight Sims Question please: how much does a newbie need to spend to get all the kit that goes with a beginner flight sim App; Given that we already have a spare 50inch tv we play our xbox on so eg how much for the yoke, and that speed lever box etc.. and where do you get them thank you
I have a bunch of gear listed on my kit page for this. Check out: kit.co/FlightSimPro
how do you get it if you buy it from amazon?
Thanks for this - too bad the install option never shows up. I am about to cancel the order as the process has been extremely frustrating
Good review.....what do you mean ."Steam Gauges'"
It's these mythical round circles that the ancients once spoke about. Supposedly they tell us our airspeed, and attitude
Nice video. Can you give a rough estimate of the total cost for the top edition plus the additional hardware like wheel etc?
Hey dude! I mean, it totally depends on what you're trying to simulate and how immersive you're trying to get. Check out our website realsimgear.com and if you have questions drop it in the chat there :)
@@RealSimGear ok will do
If you purchase it directly from their website and buy it for PC, it includes dl for console/xbox? Was thinking of getting it through steam. Currently 50% off
If you purchase through the Xbox App, then you can have access on PC and Xbox. If you purchase through Steam, then you only have access on PC.
Also, be careful that you are purchasing MSFS2020. But half off sounds about right since MSFS2024 is coming out November 19th.
That's true, i prefer to wait to buy the new msfs 2024 because it seems like it's gonna be a whole lot better @RealSimGear
When you commented on installing msfs on an m.2 drive did you mean a regular m.2 ssd or a faster nvme. I read a comment that an nvme is overkill and only slightly impacts load time but not other functions.
i have been saving up for around half a year to buy microsoft flight simulator and i just got enough, luckaly i got a good gaming pc from my big brother as a birthday gift so i hope ill be able to play at the ultra graphics'
im so thankful for you making this video, i couldnt get past the disk manager for download
Ah so great to hear. Happy it helped! (even though this video makes me cringe with how awkward on camera I felt lol)
I had been thinking of buying it. Great info.
It’s really fun!
I have the required amount of space, but it still says that there is not enough space on the disk to download. Please help
How much extra space do you have? Sometimes downloads need extra room while it downloads before it compresses into how much space it is actually going to take up.
@@RealSimGearI have 30GB leftover. I tried again and it worked, but thank you. BTW, the video was very helpful and instructing.
With the market place to buy the aircraft do you have to use real money from a card or game money from doing missions also do they have helicopters or just plans only.
So do you have to pay for a subscription (game pass) to play the game or can you play alone, without a subscription, on your PC?
thank you for sharing your expertise with such charm and wit!
Haha Def not my best video so I appreciate you sayin that!
Yes, but how about when you get it off of steam?
Just made a video today about that: th-cam.com/video/QYwGUzZybuI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4qlteux1nttugGRA
What set up would you recomend if after take off you never see the ground until you hit DH at 200 & 1/2. F-R B
What about PC?which is the best for it I only have a laptop 😅
Super great video, you nailed everything a new person wants to know before buying, you should make money off this video from the maker of the game.
I appreciate that! Glad it helped!
0:40 - oh no... you didn't show us how you got to the useful page showing the package differences...
Hi, can you do a tut when msfs 2024 will be online, thanks (with download, accessibility settings & main menu tut, like the '2020 one), I would be grateful!
Will do! The plan is to have something out within a day or two of it's release on November 19th
I got a question so I started today and I see the same for you there’s no marketplace how do you get it or is it like you have to do a Curtain amount of flights to unlock ??
Am I able to install the game to those type of PC there is no dedicated video card? But I have 32 gb ram next to it.
The guy managed to choose the most convinient and the most expensive way to buy the game.
nice one im a step away from checkout just deciding whether to go straight down the middle or standard I tested the download by way of buying command & conquer remastered which took a few hrs to download I did it at night while i got a few hrs sleep first
I heard MSFS enable you to talk to ATC right?
There is external software for this. And I believe MSFS 2024 may have a new feature that enhances this without external software.
How do we start a flight from cold start and taxing into runway.. Mine always go straight to runway 😢😢😢
Cool video but I still don’t know what to do, what to buy or what all these different controls mean shit im a crash waiting to happen. We need a full step by step tutorial explained slowly also wanna see u fly and land 😆 sorry im just slower then others
Hey man! We’ve actually made an entire course for just this reason! Check out flightsimpro.com
There is a free workshop that walks you through how to start a Cessna :)
What is the difference between the 40th anniversary vs standard?
Would I require to buy the physical flight simulator gear or can i use my keyboard, mouse to play
keyboard and mouse definitely works! We also have an online course that shows you how to use your sim like in real life. Check it out at flightsimpro.com
I am retired and had a custom build high end PC built for me mainly for Flight Simulator and have been running the Game Pass Xbox trial version and have spent days trying to get it until properly installed and keep running into the same Syncing Data. I have read so many articles about how to fix with no luck. So, I want to know if just buying the Ultimate downloading and then run it mainly offline resolved many problems? very frustrated
what should I put the graphics on when I have 16 gb ram ?
8:33 is it possible to use this device in other games like train simulator trucks simulator?
Well done man, really well done!
Thank you! Glad you found it useful :-)
A have a question.. Does the a320ceo also come with the standard version?
It's not in the list, but I imagine that airplane is just 10-20 bucks in the store
@@RealSimGear alr ty
It appears your display takes up your full screen. My display is a box in the center of my monitor. Is there a way to make my display expand to the full screen? If not, I might as well dig out my Apple IIc, where I first flew Flight Simulator about 34 years ago.
If you go into the settings, hit the graphics tab, and adjust the resolution to "Default" that should fix it
@@RealSimGear thank you!
i just got my copy of the deluxe verison of flight simulator it taking a long time to download the content manager
Perfect! Very good overview. I look forward to viewing more.
This was so amazing and very helpful
What type of CPU box do you need to operate flight sim
I just purchased an upgrade pack for the piper aircraft series. It says it is installed, but there is no way to access it. What am I doing wrong? Can’t find the aircraft anywhere.
Should you use XBOX vs the Steam version?
Steam I hear has better compressions and I use it for a lot of other things. Whereas I wouldn't buy other PC games from Xbox
I thought there were some military aircraft you could fly. Is that in this package ? Suggestions ?
is the payment one time only? i want to buy and install in PC. thank you
Yes one-time payment only, unless you use the Game Pass to play
Very helpful and well done video. Thank you.
can i ask a question? Is the top gun dlc available right now in the newest version? I mean if i go buy the msfs 2020 will it be available to download?
Thanks for this video. One question though: what if I don’t have Xbox? Will it work on my pc with out Xbox account?
It will, but if you have a PC I would just use Steam. It's supposed to have better compressions. and a better user interface
@@RealSimGear oh ok. Thanks for the insight. I have Xplane 11 and I got it the steam. I’ll get it through steam.
Ia this Sim still only available for PC only?
No also x box
thanks so much dude i wanna become a pilot and Im only 9 yrs old so u have changed my life:) thank you so much for doing this tutorial.
there is a shortage of pilots worldwide - so you've picked a good career!
You can do it dude! Go take an introductory flight lesson. Great first step and can get a lot of questions answered for you
thank you so much. i really want to get msfs so i can become a pilot and its great because i know heaps about planes and i might ecome a pilot@@RealSimGear
Anyone have any advice on what pc to buy? I have absolutely no idea what the heck I’m doing. I just wanna play msfs but I don’t have a pc, monitor, nothing. Any advice at all on getting started would be appreciated
Awesome video very helpful now i just need to find the cash to buy these lovely toys
One last question can the game run on RTX 4050, intel icore 7…..Obviously right
Yeah definitely!
Gonna stick to the end of the video, hoping there is a give-away for all the gear.
I updated my MSFS202 recently, now when I turn it on it goes all the way to page where they advertise "bush landings" and couple of other things and stays there! any ideas how to fix it? Thanks
Yikes, sounds to me like you may need to uninstall and reinstall. That usually fixes things like that. I know that can be a pain, so if you want to email MSFS's customer service they may have a better solution. Here is a link for that: flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
@@RealSimGear I'll give it a try. Thanks
I just got the premium deluxe version.
Rad!!
ahhhhhh pain
Thanks for video. This confusing scatterbrain install process is not your fault. This is truly an example of what a dumb, unintuitive company ms is. Do we install from store, xbox, steam, private website? Where do we login? With what account? With what username. Every time ms does something they bloat and overcomplicate the process by giving people 40 ways to do something. I eventually installed from xbox and it has been working. What a hot mess this company is. Been suffering with ms since 1985. The changing of folder worked and after 5-10 uninstalls and reinstalls it finally worked. MS software is like an outhouse at a 3 day rock concert. Crap on top of crap.
hi hi, @ 1:25 you mention PC and Steam, being a noob, whats steam ? just getting into gaming.
Good question! Steam is sort of like a digital game store where you can purchase all kinds of different PC games, MSFS included. You also see when your steam friends are online and what they are playing. I hear it has better compression than other competitors like Blizzard or Xbox, so the game itself will run smoother and take up less space on your PC.
I know this is game stuff, but is there a way to add rudder controls and cross winds to this sim ?
Didn't work for me - lots of security steps and then it asked for an address but I couldn't type in the fields.
Sorry to hear that! I'm not sure what that could be about. I would recommend messaging MSFS's customer service or try a different route like through Steam
It keeps saying dune extension screen and it’s not letting me click
It needs 550 GB to download flight sim?
500gbs is how much space I had left on that SSD. The base download is ~125GB
Good video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Is there any difference if I buy FS through Steam or Microsoft?
Good question! Steam is sort of like a digital game store where you can purchase all kinds of different PC games, MSFS included. You also see when your steam friends are online and what they are playing. I hear it has better compression than other competitors like Blizzard or Xbox, so the game itself will run smoother and take up less space on your PC.
5:41 That large hurricane is Hurricane Orlene 2022
Wow good eye!!
Whenever i finish install it doesnt take me into the game it says i need to reinstall
Hello. I don't know why but I bought the game and after choosing the installation storage, I do not see the download in progress. It stays on a page showing the game update contents and a blue line below it. It never changes! The blue line does not even loads or anything. I don't know what the sofware is doing because there isn't any textual info to tell me whether it is installing/downloading content or not.
When I press launch it doesn’t download or do anything so what should I do?
Could you do on a xbox series s
Good video bro!!!!! I have a question. can i buy a cd rom of msfs for xbox x?? instead of downloading it, i want a cd rom for the xbox x instead of downloading, it. Is that possible??
I'm trying to instal it and have 153gb free on lap top. I have minimum configuration but it still says not enough space. Help?!
Sometimes the game needs extra space during the download before it compresses it to the displayed storage amount. Steam sometimes has better compressions and you might be able to download it that way
So there are default airports and any other airport(s) you must purchase ??
There are tens of thousands of standard airfields from small grass airfields to large international airports, but they are "only" of average beauty. For example, I bought Berlin and Munich in the marketplace from third-party providers and the details are so high that you can use the drone camera to look over the shoulders of visitors in the lounge what they see on their smartphones. There are also occasional sales and that's where I usually go for it.
But each extremely highly detailed airport, city or landscape adds additional gigabytes to the SSD. Two years ago I bought a 1 terabyte SSD just for this sim and it is almost full of extra addons (about 90% freeware and 10% payware). It is therefore urgently necessary to keep order and uninstall unused content.
@Lightning shine OH and thats also important maybe for those people who have bought the Sim in the Microsoft Store: If you have bought items in the ingame marketplace via the Microsoft Store Version of MSFS2020 and change (for whatever reason) to Steam you DONT have the already bought ingame items in the Steam version of MSFS2020. So the INGAME Marketplace seems to not be the same. Although you appear in with the game with the same "MS Xbox" Account Name. I dont know why this is so but i heard it from a friend who was shocked that he didnt have the ingame purchased items in the Steam version anymore. So he asked steam for a refund - which works also if you are overdue with time because steam also clocks in the download and installation time. So normally you wouldn't be eligible for a refund because of the time, but if you state in the ticket that the download time was so long, steam will turn a blind eye.
@@berzerk1450 im on another acc my phone died so necessarily marketplace planes and airports from the microsoft store version of msfs it wont save to steam and thats the same if you buy something from the msfs steam version and switch to msfs?
@@erichalasan6137 Yes, at least that's how I understood it from my acquaintance. He had already bought planes or whatever in the ingame shop of the "MS Store version", wanted to buy the MSFS 2020 "additionally" on Steam during the Christmas sale on Steam (I know this urge, because I have 99% of my games on Steam and it just feels more comfortable to have everything on one platform). He bought the MSFS 2020 on Steam, installed it and when I asked him about it (because I just saw in the Steam log that a friend was playing the MSFS 2020 "for the first time"), he told me that no, he had already been playing it for a few months via the MS Store, but would rather have it in his Steam library as well. But he then noticed that he no longer had items from the ingame marketplace in the Steam version. But now it occurred to me that he might have had to download them again in the "content manager". Maybe he just saw something wrong. OR what also just occurred to me, maybe he meant Premium/Deluxe versions of the flight simulator that could also be, because these upgrades can also be bought in the Marketplace. And maybe he had bought the premium-deluxe version in the MS-Store, then later the simple version in the sale for 50 or what euros and was then disappointed because he no longer had a premium/deluxe upgrade which he bought in the ingmae Marketplace. I can't say exactly anymore.
do i need to buy xbox game pass?. I cant download it. pls pls help
No Game Pass needed, it's just an option that saves you some money in the short term. I would only do it if you plan on getting the Game Pass anyway.
If it's not working through the Xbox app I would try downloading through Steam.
never mind I already have it
I bought it 6 days ago
I had msfs on my xbox so I bought me a computer and I've followed all your steps but when I got to the point where I have to change its location to the local drive, it's not allowing me to. I have to create it somewhere else in a new folder. Because I want to have the 3rd part liveries.
Huh, that's strange. Did you get it worked out though? Where did you end up creating another folder with enough storage space?
Please go back to MS 2010 and start again. This is woeful.
It could be an easier process for sure!
when comes out msfs24 purchase tutorial?♥
Just released today! th-cam.com/video/QYwGUzZybuI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4qlteux1nttugGRA