We've selected the best hardware to enhance your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pilot, flight simulator hardware can make all the difference in your virtual flying adventures. From high-performance joysticks to realistic flight yokes, our top picks will help you soar through the skies with ease.
You can find the best hardware for Microsoft Flight Simulator on this page. But what if you're not completely sure what type of controller fits you best? No worries! We've got you covered with a dedicated page for beginning pilots. On this page, we guide you through the different models and options and explain everything about joysticks, yokes, rudder pedals, and throttles.
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Celebrate 40 years of Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator is celebrating 40 years of flight simulation with the introduction of helicopters, gliders, and several historical airplanes.
Since the first version (IBM PC, 1982) flight simulator has transformed into a highly realistic and immersive game designed to provide virtual pilots with a challenging and authentic flying experience. Flight Simulator offers stunning graphics, advanced weather systems, a wide variety of aircraft, and an expansive virtual world based on real-life geography.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition is available for Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S. Check the complete system specifications at the bottom of this page.
What you'll need to run Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator runs on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S. Please make sure your PC meets the following minimal requirements:
OS: Windows 10.
Processor: Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X.
Memory: 16 GB RAM.
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590.
Storage: 150 GB available space
Almost all flight simulator hardware is compatible with MSFS on PC. Our recommended hardware has default profiles for flightsimulator, which means that you can plug it in and fly away immediately. Additional configuration is not necessary. Not all hardware for Microsoft flight simulator is always compatible with Xbox Series X|S. Please make sure to check the requirements for controls as well.
Hardware for Flight Simulator DLC's
Microsoft has released downloadable content for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
If you want to experience this content to the fullest you want to check out our hardware suggestions for these DLC's.
Top Gun: Maverick
Free DLC to celebrate the release of Top Gun: Maverick. contains three training missions for the F/A-18 Super Hornet, five high-speed/low-altitude challenges, and a landing challenge on an aircraft carrier.
First (paid) Expansion Pack by Microsoft for Flight Simulator. The expansion contains the Reno Air Race Event (takes pace every year in September at Reno Stead Airport - KRST) and allows you to race to other competitors worldwide. Races are flown in four categories.
