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Flight Simulator on XBOX Series S without GamePass
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Resenge
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If you are wanting the cheapest way to play, have you thought about cloud gaming?
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Chukhopops
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You will get all the features but I doubt you can fit all the world updates at once on the XSS hard drive, so you may have to choose.
Also it would make sense to wait for the new version (2024) before purchasing but that’s up to you.
Also it would make sense to wait for the new version (2024) before purchasing but that’s up to you.
angelgs90
Member
I have tried it in a GamePass sale, but my internet connection is pretty awful (rural zone).If you are wanting the cheapest way to play, have you thought about cloud gaming?
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CuteFaceJay
Member
As the other guy said, You might need to get the 1or 2 TB card upgrade to download the whole thing onto the system.
angelgs90
Member
Ok... there is the option of the 1TB Series S in that case (the black color one).
Yes, 512GB nowadays it's literally nothing unfortunately.
angelgs90
Member
Hummm, having the possibility of buying FS 2020 (or 2024) physically is tempting.
SportsFan581
Member
The full game is supported natively on XSS. Maybe look for a used one to get the best value. You have about 300GB available on the base model, which should be enough for the FS base game (150GB max) and some expansion beyond that.
StereoVsn
Member
Yeah, that’s by far better option. Get used or refurb from eBay, Amazon, they are going a lot lower vs $500 retail MSRP.
You will get a lot better graphics, physical games and movies capability, double the storage and more.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Yes.
If you buy the full retail game, you will get the full retail game.
You do not need GamePass to play owned games.
diffusionx
Gold Member
Here is what the game is like on console just to see if the X/S thing matters to you: https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfo...ch-review-a-brilliant-port-to-xbox-series-x-s
You can buy every GP game. When you buy it, it's like buying every other game.
You can buy every GP game. When you buy it, it's like buying every other game.
AeonGaidenRaiden
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You have 3 versions to buy so if its the cheapest version, that is the same as the one on the gamepass. Premium just gives you more aircrafts. I play regularly on my XsX and runs great but XsS is a totally different story. Just the free world updates with the base game are like 300GB...it does struggle and stutter, you can read about it online. Unless you cant play it on XsX or the PC, just forget it otherwise you are just going to be annoyed. The map distance loads much slower than on the X, kills the immersion.
In november a new FS is coming out so you can either wait for that (lots of new cool stuff added) or get this one which is on sale quite often nowadays.
In november a new FS is coming out so you can either wait for that (lots of new cool stuff added) or get this one which is on sale quite often nowadays.
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angelgs90
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Ok... Series S discarded then. Thanks!
Reizo Ryuu
Gold Member
Game pass is not essential to anything, it's just a subscription for retail games, there's no game exclusive features or content behind game pass; you buy the game you get the exact same thing.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
The fact this question is being asked shows how confusing console gaming is getting.
TheMan
Member
I might be wrong but I thought the game was designed to have world assets streamed in from the cloud as you play.
Resenge
Member
Its basically netflix, streaming a video that you control. You dont download any game.
You do need a good connection to take advantage of it, or its unplayable.
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FalconPunch
Member
I'd honestly suggest buying the x if you want flight simulator. The S version looks horrible and I'm speaking from first hand experience.