Guides & Articles

Compatible Hardware and Controllers for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Guide to every controller and peripheral compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator — from Xbox gamepads and joysticks to full HOTAS rigs, yokes, and rudder pedals.

MSFS on Xbox — Which Peripherals and Controllers Actually Work?

Guide to flight sim controllers and peripherals for Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox — what works natively, what needs a PC connection, and what to skip entirely.

How Much Storage Does Microsoft Flight Simulator Need?

Exact storage requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator — base install size, World Update sizes, offline cache, and how much SSD space you actually need.

Types of VR Headsets: Which Works Best for Flight Simulators?

Breakdown of every type of VR headset — PC-tethered, standalone, and console — with recommendations for MSFS 2020 and X-Plane 12 sim pilots.

X-Plane 12 vs Microsoft Flight Simulator — Which Should You Choose?

X-Plane 12 vs Microsoft Flight Simulator compared — flight physics, visuals, hardware demands, add-ons, and which simulator suits your flying style.

Best Flight Simulators of 2026: Ranked and Compared

Best flight simulators of 2026 ranked — MSFS 2024, X-Plane 12, Prepar3D, FlightGear, and more. Hardware demands, flight physics, and which suits your flying goals.

How to Build a Home Flight Simulator Cockpit

Step-by-step guide to planning and building a home flight simulator cockpit — from setting a budget and choosing software to selecting controls, displays, and a cockpit frame.

Best PC Builds for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Custom PC build recommendations for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K — with component buying guides for CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage.