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Microsoft Flight Simulator

System requirements

Microsoft Flight Simulator system requirements

Microsoft Flight Simulator is demanding: it asks for 16 GB of RAM and 150 GB of storage, so a mid-range 2023 PC will be working hard.

Microsoft Flight Simulator asks for more RAM than 76% of Simulator games.

The median Simulator game asks for 4 GB of RAM.

Full controller support

Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions.

Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 10
Processor Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory 8 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570 NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590
Storage 150 GB available space 150 GB available space
DirectX Version 11 Version 11

Storage

150 GB

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Questions and answers

What are the system requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator?
Microsoft Flight Simulator is demanding: it asks for 16 GB of RAM and 150 GB of storage, so a mid-range 2023 PC will be working hard.
Does Microsoft Flight Simulator have controller support?
Full controller support
How much RAM does Microsoft Flight Simulator need?
8 GB RAM
What graphics card does Microsoft Flight Simulator need?
NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570
How much storage space does Microsoft Flight Simulator need?
150 GB available space

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