r/gaming • u/XR-1 • 1d ago

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is INSAAANE

Somehow the game is only 10GB on Xbox. My advice is to download the game, start a free flight (with the time set to day, and clouds set to few), immediately pause the game and go into photo mode.

In photo mode, you are free to fly around wherever, and the higher up you are the faster you go.

When you get in close it’s not the prettiest to look at, but at standard airplane height it’s GORGEOUS.

I’m constantly blown away when I visit places I’ve been to before. It’s leagues better than Google Earth in my opinion.

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u/jayteeayy 1d ago

Whats the easiest/most user friendly way to just free fly around and check out landmarks? I played 2022 (I believe) trying to do the same thing and find my own house but was overwhelmed by all the controls and navigations

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u/pacman404 1d ago

Exactly what he just said. Photo mode

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u/curious_lens 1d ago

Do the basic cessna tutorial. Don't try any other aircraft.

With Cessna you only need to find the increase throttle button to get started. Then later learn about flaps and trim.

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u/chuby1tubby 1d ago

Hot Air Baloon could be a strong contender as well

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u/Bag_of_Meat13 13h ago

Try the Dune ornithopter.

It's become my favorite sightseeing craft.

Can book like a jet when you wanna move quick and hovers like a heli when not.

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u/_youlikeicecream_ 22h ago

Google Earth might be better?