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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Microsoft Game StudiosReleased December 18, 2014
SimulationStrategySingleplayerMultiplayerActionMilitary
GameValio recommendation52Wait for Sale

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

  • Wait for a sale
  • Stable player base
  • 7 % off
Why “Wait for Sale”
52out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 52 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

2 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 15 days ago$23.24$24.99−7%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 10 hours ago$24.99+$1.75Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value39/100
  • $23.24: mid-range price
  • 7% off: minor discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $23.24Lowest recorded $4.99Full price $24.99
Quality71/100
  • 86% positive (23,374 reviews): very positive reception
  • 23,374 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 86% · Very PositivePositive 20kNegative 3k
Popularity35/100
  • Players down 18% in recent days
  • 410 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 23,374 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 378Peak in period 571

Game details

Developers
Microsoft Game Studios
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Release date
December 18, 2014
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
23,389
Official website
www.fsxinsider.com
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Partial Controller Support +1See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Partial Controller Support · Family Sharing

Downloadable content 5

FSX: Steam Edition - REX 4 Texture Direct Enhanced Edition Add-On DLC · Steam$24.99BuyDetails
FSX: Steam Edition - Eurofighter Add-On DLC · Steam$29.99BuyDetails
FSX Steam Edition: Airbus Series Vol. 4 Add-On DLC · Steam$19.99BuyDetails
FSX Steam Edition: Cessna® C208B Grand Caravan® EX Add-On DLC · Steam$24.99BuyDetails
FSX Steam Edition: Air Hauler 2 Add-On DLC · Steam$49.49BuyDetails

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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition worth buying?

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Where can I buy Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition cheapest?

The best current deal for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is on Kinguin for $23.24.

That's a 7% discount.

What type of game is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is categorized as: Simulation.

What platforms is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition available on?

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is available on: Windows.

When was Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition released?

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition was released on December 18, 2014.

How many people are playing Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?

According to recent data, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition has approximately 378 concurrent players 8 hours ago.

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition on sale right now?

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is currently 7% off on Kinguin for $23.24.

Who made Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?

Developed by: Microsoft Game Studios

Published by: Xbox Game Studios

What are the best deals for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $23.24 (-7%)
  • Steam: $24.99
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