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Microsoft Flight Simulator PC Performance Review and Optimisation Guide

Flight Simulator 2020 is here, and it could be this generation's Crysis. Let's have a look at the game's performance, and discuss Microsoft's latest graphical and technological showcase.

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RazzerRedux1360d ago

"While this title is demanding, Flight Simulator is a game which will likely run better as the game is patched and updated over time. In the future, and Xbox version of this game is planned, as are ray tracing upgrades, confirming that the game will be upgraded from DirectX 11 to support DirectX 12. These developments will likely enable further hardware optimisations on PC, even for those without ray tracing hardware. "

Why DirectX 11 at all though? It isn't like DirectX 12 is new. Why not just use DX12 from the beginning instead of having to go back and upgrade after launch?

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Bismarn1358d ago

the article writer thinks "optimization" means buying more graphics cards

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Free Airbus A380 Gets Spectacular Video Showing a Beautiful Bird

Today third-party developers shared quite a lot of interesting news and releases of add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including aircraft and scenery.

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rlow159d ago

It’s one hell of a passenger jet. The attention to detail is impressive.

JunonZanon59d ago

One of the most comfortable airplanes on the sky, stable as a rock.

rlow158d ago

Have you’ve ridden on one? Never have myself but would love to have the opportunity.

just_looken58d ago

The new redesign is awesome new york has 12hr flights were you can get a mini apartment to yourself bed/living room full bath.

https://www.etihad.com/en-u...

https://youtu.be/oO7c_sU7fV...

rlow158d ago

Wow sounds wonderful, I’ll check the links. Mahalo

JunonZanon58d ago

Yes, tried Emirates from Heathrow to Dubai. The only plane I managed to get a proper sleep haha. It is loaded with cool technology, like you can see the outside cameras on your inflight entertainment. And despite the 4 engines, it is still very quiet. Incredible!

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 777 by PMDG Gets First Spectacular Trailer, Release Coming Soon

Today is a big day for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with plenty of juicy news and releases across aircraft and scenery add-ons.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Antonov an-225 Sold Almost 100,000 Units, Antonov to Receive $1.5 Million

Microsoft revealed sales numbers for the Antonov an-225 released for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with proceeds going to the Ukrainian manufacturer.

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