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I think I still have my Combat Flight Simulator CDs/DVDs. I wonder if it'll install on Win10. If gog.com packaged them in a release that would work on Win10, I'd pay them good money.

I'm a PC guy, but as others have said, if you don't already have a gaming system, you may be in a rough spot to start building one now.

I'm using an MSI Motherboard

Sapphire 590 rx 590 GPU 8GB RAM

Cheap Processor (don't recall the exact kind, but it was a temporary one that I will upgrade soon)

32GB DDR4 RAM

and a really fast SSD.

I also have a really good internet connection (not wireless because I hate Wi-Fi) that has about 240mb/s download speed.

It's not cheap. My computer, even with the slower processor that barely meets minimum requirements for FS2020 (I checked), runs it just fine. So if you have the funds, you can build a computer that meets minimum specs and then upgrade it as you go, but if you don't, you may want to wait for the X-Box.

After I installed this game, I migrated my OS and the game from a 500 GB HDD to this SSD (non referral link, just fyi). https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=sr_1_3?crid=34LUP7NVOLUL5&dchild=1&keywords=512+ssd&qid=1600187602&sprefix=512+ssd%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-3 . Night and day difference. I don't know why I waited so long to make that upgrade, lol.

I don't think so. I have an older version of Photoshop (CS6) and it doesn't open DDS files. GIMP does, and it is a free program. Just make sure when you save you export as a DDS file to replace the original. Also, make a backup of the original texture in case you screw it up of course. If you can't find the original texture, you can download a texture pack and use the one from the texture pack to mod (that's what I am doing). There are two folders for each plane, a model folder and a texture folder. You want to modify the texture (one or more of the DDS files) in the texture folder for that plane.

https://www.gimp.org/downloads/

No problem. Try to install on different times, like very early in the morning or evening. Or US night time.

I bet it is this location.

Oh wow I didn’t even know what a BFGD was until you mentioned it. :) Actually, now that I think about it, I do like the curve of the monitor. I can’t really describe why, but it is nice.

I run the standard display / close-up of the G1000NXi if I need to adjust stuff. At 1080 the text on the displays gets a little “chunky” at standard viewing distance. I mainly fly the C208 though so I can’t speak to what it’s like in other aircraft.

Here is the monitor on Amazon. When I got it in 2019 it was $800 (through Amazon.) Not sure why the price went up $200!

I use the monitor for work also. I have a MacBook Pro that I hook up to it. I work at a Service Desk for an IT company, so I usually have somewhere near 3 million windows open at any time. It’s nice because I can spread stuff out on the big monitor.

Oops - regarding the “windshield” mode - if I had the cool G1000 setup from Real Sim Gear, I would! Lol can’t spend the $2k on it now though.

You would have to use some kind of emulator, I’d recommend this. https://www.amazon.ca/Thrustmaster-T-Flight-HOTAS-One-Xbox/dp/B07643TW2V/ref=asc_df_B07643TW2V/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292921671804&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10092562765035067048&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt...

Amazon

ok so NOT thousands.

this game will run on lower end graphics cards and mid range cpus.

THis would run it for only 600 dollars around the same price as an xbox. so there

https://www.amazon.com/TJJ-Desktop-Computer-3-40GHz-Windows/dp/B09Y2HLDHW/ref=sr\_1\_1\_sspa?keywords=2060+prebuilt&qid=1655127191&sprefix=2060+pre%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySkpXM0s2MEdIRE1...

Here ya go. Damn thing is under $20 now! I’ve had this joystick for over 10 years. I first got the Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS setup…amazing quality. Just took up way too much space on my (then) small desk. Eventually settled on the Honeycomb Alpha / Bravo + Logitech rudder pedals. Know what I’ve kept the whole time? The Logitech joystick. It has enough buttons, a twist grip throttle, and a thumb throttle. The only thing I did about a year or so ago was add the Logitech throttle quadrant (3 levers). Still have that one too! :)

Logitech G Extreme 3D Pro Joystick for Windows - Black/Silver https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00009OY9U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_X6KXT26GMKQNKMR77BKJ

Don’t spend a ton of cash until you’re sure you like flight sims. It’s a slippery slope… my current setup, minus the rudder pedals

Definitely get the T. Flight HOTAS. Also, purchase a wireless USB mouse+keyboard combo.

Also, I like to put my HOTAS and mouse on this thing when I’m on the couch: SAIJI Laptop Bed Tray Desk, Portable Table Stand with Storage Drawer, Adjustable PVC Leather, Foldable Laptop Tray for Sofa Couch Floor, 23.6 x 12.6 x 1 Inches (Large, Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082YW2SZX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DNEME7DFYQMHXCM2Q1EX

Thank you so much! It helps me a lot deciding. I don’t know why the link of the Logitech I was mentioning didn’t got pasted, I was checking this one: Logitech 945-000058 G X56 H.O.T.A.S. RGB Throttle and Stick Simulation Controller for VR Gaming https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079P6SSHP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_93GQCXJ46HPH1PMYJ4JZ

the map quality of this area is really shitty on bing maps maybe this has something to do with it

for contrast the google map of that airport i think you mean

fs2020 uses bing maps as base so this could explain it atleast a bit i guess

Those are right, but I was just reading that they're going to go ahead and release it next month for the Game of the Year edition update. Let me see if I can still find that article.

Edit: Found it: https://www.flightsimulator.com/coming-soon-microsoft-flight-simulator-game-of-the-year-edition/

> We are adding 5 brand new aircraft to Microsoft Flight Simulator: Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet: Our first military jet and a highly requested feature from the community. The Top Gun: Maverick expansion will release with the movie next Spring, but we wanted simmers to have the opportunity to test their need for speed this holiday.

Check the forum and the official website for update schedule and hotfixes. Next one should be 7th September with an world update according to the roadmap. Every Thursday they post a development update so check that out.

Edit: I just realized the roadmap hasn't been updated but next Thursday should be

Update: Developer says to expect FS2020 on XBox in summer of 2021. One short comment near the top of the page

>Xbox? Coming Summer 2021.

https://www.flightsimulator.com/december-10th-2020-development-update/

First time it has been mentioned on the roadmap site.

What hyperlink, I didn't link anything. Your link didn't work either. Link to the release notes is Here. If I were to refer to the Logitech add-on, it's here.

I'll probably have to wait a bit longer, probably hit Zendesk.

Edit: Here's me responding to a bot. Wonder what it was referring to.

It’s a known issue. See the latest Dev Update

“Bush Trip updates (e.g. completion trigger fixed/Completionist achievement fixed)”

Hopefully patch 2 will grant you the achievement!

>Weirdly my laptop doesn’t have an Ethernet port so I can’t Hardline it. Everything else downloads quickly over wifi. I always download 5-10+ GB files at 200mbps (so a few minutes). In the forums a ton of people are having the same issue. The game update downloads at like 3mps. The devs also acknowledge the slow download times. I tried everything they recommended to speed it up and it just keeps crashing every 20 minutes after downloading a few GBs at most.
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>Edit: This site here says they know and are triaging. So, it likely is a game issue.

You have to be careful when you suggest BIOS changes like this. For some people, the resetting the configuration to defaults can actually cause their computer to stop booting, especially if the default boot parameters are different then the currently set parameters (such as Drive Handling type, Boot Mode, CSM mode, and a few other settings. So if you are not a technician be very careful when resetting your BIOS.

Also, you guys should be sure to check www.flightsimulator.com often, they have an article there that has tons of workarounds and fixes for many common issues.

BTW, this has been posted since at least 9am EST on 08/17 which has all the release times throughout the world. Read the whole post because there are different times between Steam and MS Store editions.

https://www.flightsimulator.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-release-times/

https://www.amazon.de/NooElec-NESDR-Mini-USB-Empf%C3%A4nger-Set-Female-SMA-Adapter/dp/B00VZ1AWQA/ref=asc_df_B00VZ1AWQA/?tag=googshopde-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=308827028280&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6299051335818139415&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041568&hvtargid=pla-527590588717&psc=1&th=1&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=63172774202&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=308827028280&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6299051335818139415&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041568&hvtargid=pla-527590588717

I’ll give the same XBOX tips I always give: Buy a wireless mouse/keyboard combo: if you get the combo, they only take up one USB slot.

I really like the Thrustmaster T.flight HOTAS but new hardware is coming out soon from other 3rd parties. Most promising is the Turtle beach Velocity One. If has a yoke and throttle, which you’ll like if you want the Cessna experience, but I was surprised to find out how good a HOTAS feels regardless of what type of plane I’m flying. If you get a yoke and throttle, you’ll need a sturdy desk or table to clamp it to.

I put my HOTAS and mouse on this tray/desk so I can play comfortably on the couch: Laptop Bed Tray Desk, SAIJI... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082YW2SZX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share ; I don’t think a yoke and throttle could work with something like this tray desk though.

Logitech G PRO Flight Yoke System, Professional Simulation Yoke and Throttle Quadrant, 3 Modes, 75 Programmable Controls, Configurable Throttle Knobs, Steel Shaft, USB, PC - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXMTNPB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H4WHMP793GH8FB4K1DFF

This says it will work for the new game on Xbox.

> VPN clearly solves it every time for me
> it’s proven

It doesn't work for everyone, so it's not "proven." Why do you have to be an ass about it instead of just sharing ...

> ExpressVPN with US endpoint

... so I can try it to see if it makes any difference?

> for me
> proven

It works for you therefore it works for everyone? ffs.

Yeah. I recently got into Arduino stuff and is interested in the setups and possibilities it offers. I did find one of those rotary switches on amazon and it looks amazing, but at $13.00 it is hard to justify the cost. It's not with a key, but still nice Uxcell rotary switch

Hi,

Thrustmaster T-16000M FCS is pretty good, I've used it for Elite Dangerous the last 2 years and will use it on FS2020: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thrustmaster-T-16000M-FCS-Hotas-PC/dp/B01H6KXGDY
IMHO the best value for money.

Hope it helps

It is a shame that the game (at least the gamepass/Microsoft store version) does not recognize the Steam controller. I opted to take your advice. Found a cheap wired xbox controller on Amazon for $15. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WD4TSNQ/