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PMDG Douglas DC-6 Available Today in Microsoft Flight Simulator

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 09:00 AM PST


Classic airliner from the “Golden Age of Aviation” comes to the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace


Created by the renowned development team at PMDG Simulations, the Douglas DC-6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator offers a feature-rich, highly detailed simulation packed with realism and authenticity.

Microsoft Flight Simulator - PMDG Douglas DC-6

Created using one of the world's last remaining flyable DC-6s as the foundation, PMDG has authentically recreated the airplane, its flight deck, instrumentation, flight characteristics, vibration characteristics and mechanical systems, matching them to the actual airplane and then wrapping them in a fully customized sound-set that is sure to wrap you in the sensory experience that is flying a classic prop-liner.

From takeoff to touchdown, PMDG's Virtual Flight Engineer can guide you through the experience or can sit quietly while you do all the work. Task him to take over all of the systems, checklists and engine management tasks, allowing you to enjoy the flying experience as you learn to fly this sophisticated, highly capable airliner.

Microsoft Flight Simulator - PMDG Douglas DC-6

This package includes both the DC-6A (cargo) and DC-6B (passenger) versions of the airplane, along with optional variations in the nose shape and window configurations that were once used by airlines around the world. The PMDG DC-6 is offered at a special release price of $54.99 for a limited time.

Learn more of what it takes to fly the DC-6 in a multi-part video tutorial series on the PMDG Simulations YouTube channel designed to help beginners and advanced simmers alike and maximize their enjoyment in the process. Find dozens of free airline liveries for the PMDG DC-6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator at PMDG.com. Your DC-6 will be properly outfitted no matter where in the world you elect to fly! The sky is calling!

Microsoft Flight Simulator - PMDG Douglas DC-6

Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass, Windows 10 and 11 with Xbox Game Pass for PC, and Steam.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: Premium Deluxe Game of the Year Edition

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The Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year (GOTY) Premium Deluxe Edition celebrates all the positive feedback, reviews and awards garnered, but it is also a "Thank You" to our fans – new and old – that have made Microsoft Flight Simulator such a phenomenon. The Microsoft Flight Simulator Premium Deluxe Game of the Year Edition includes 35 highly detailed planes with unique flight models and 48 hand-crafted airports. This enhanced edition introduces simmers to five all-new aircraft, eight new handcrafted airports, six new Discovery Flights, new tutorials, and updates to the weather system The five new handcrafted aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator include: • Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet: Our first military jet and a highly requested feature from the community. The Top Gun: Maverick expansion will release with the movie next Spring, but we wanted simmers to have the opportunity to test their need for speed this holiday. • VoloCity: We partnered with well-known German company Volocopter, which is working on an eVTOL called "VoloCity", a vision for an urban air taxi. We worked closely with the Volocopter engineering team to develop an authentic version of the prototype aircraft for the simulator. This is our first aircraft that can perform pinpoint landings and is a teaser of what you can look forward to in 2022 when we intend to launch helicopters in the sim. • Pilatus PC-6 Porter: This legendary short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility aircraft is a highly versatile plane from Switzerland and comes with several cockpits, cabins, and landing gear variations. It is the result of our close collaboration with the manufacturer and the dev • CubCrafters NX Cub: Yakima-based CubCrafters recently introduced a nosewheel option for their flagship CC-19 XCub Aircraft, popularly called the NX Cub, which we are pleased to introduce to the flight sim audience to further enhance our bush flying and off airport options. • Aviat Pitts Special S1S: One of our most popular planes gets a single-seat option with the release of this aircraft. New Airports – We are adding eight handcrafted airports in Central Europe and the United States: • Germany o Leipzig/Halle Airport (EDDP) o Allgäu Airport Memmingen (EDJA) o Kassel Airport (EDVK) • Switzerland o Lugano Airport (LSZA) o Zurich Airport (LSZH) o Luzern-Beromunster Airport (LSZO) • United States o Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF) o Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (KNKX) The Game of the Year release is adding information about 545 previously missing airports in the United States. New Missions – Based on the popularity of the recently introduced Discovery Flights, we are adding an additional six locations (Helsinki, Freiburg im Breisgau, Mecca, Monument Valley, Singapore, and Mount Cook) to this popular series. New Tutorials – To further expand the onboarding experience, we are adding 14 new tutorials, introducing simmers to Bush flying (in an Icon A5) and IFR (in a Cessna 172). New Features – We are also pleased to introduce several highly requested features by the community: an updated weather system, early access to DX12, and a dev mode replay system. New Photogrammetry Cities – As part of our ongoing collaboration with Bing Maps, we are pleased to add a number of new photogrammetry cities: Helsinki (Finland), Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany), Brighton, Derby, Eastbourne, Newcastle, and Nottingham (UK) and Utrecht (Netherlands). Microsoft Flight Simulator Premium Deluxe Game of the Year Edition will be available as a free update for owners on PC and Xbox Series X|S. For new users, the GOTY Edition is the perfect entry point to flight simming as it offers an even richer experience, and it will be the item they purchase as we are retiring the original. Invite your friends to experience the wonders of flight. The sky is calling!
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New Games with Gold for December 2021

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST

It's time to announce the December Games with Gold lineup! On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, join your friends and plot ingenious prison breaks in The Escapists 2, and run your island nation as you see fit in Tropico 5 – Penultimate Edition.And for our classic lineup via Backward Compatibility, take out an orc army in Orcs Must Die!, and battle bizarre creatures in the 2D platformer Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.

Xbox Live Gold members will have exclusive access to these games for a limited time as part of Games with Gold. So will Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, who receive all the fantastic benefits of Gold plus access to over 100 high-quality games with Xbox Game Pass.

The Escapists 2
From the tundra to the desert, join up with three of your friends to form the ultimate crew and engineer the wildest escapes from some of the toughest prisons in the world. Live by the rules, attend roll call, and follow strict routines, all while secretly planning and executing your bid for freedom!

Tropico 5 – Penultimate Edition
In this Penultimate Edition, including The Big Cheese and Hostile Takeover add-ons, expand the reign of your dynasty from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century. Build your city's infrastructure, plan your trading routes, and utilize new technologies, in the fifth installment of the fan favorite city-building series.

Orcs Must Die!
As a powerful War Mage, defend twenty-four fortresses from a mob of beastly enemies, using all manner of weapons and traps at your disposal. No matter how you get it done, you'll have a blast destroying rampaging monsters in this fantasy, action-strategy game.

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
Explore unique environments in the 2D action-adventure game, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet. Make your way to the center of the mysterious Shadow Planet, all while solving complex puzzles and battling bizarre creatures, as you fight to save your home world.


Read more about our Games with Gold program here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire for all the latest news on Xbox. Like we said before, if you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, you get all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, over 100 high-quality games you can play on console, PC, and Android devices with cloud gaming (Beta, where available), and access to EA Play at no extra cost. New games are added all the time, so you're never without something new to try when you're looking to find your next favorite game. If you're new, or if you're an existing Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass for Console member, join or upgrade today for just $1. 

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Designed for Xbox Winter Gaming Guide

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 07:00 AM PST

From games to hardware, this year has been one for the books! Between Psychonauts 2, Age of Empires IV, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and Microsoft Flight Simulator, Xbox fans are going to have their hands full with worlds to explore this winter. And what better way to play a new title than with some new hardware from our Designed for Xbox partners to enhance the experience.


Forza Horizon 5


The next Horizon adventure is here! Tour the vibrant, open world landscapes of Mexico and experience limitless action in hundreds of the world's greatest cars with Forza Horizon 5. If you are looking for an extra leg up in your upcoming races, our D4X partners have a few accessory options that may pique your interest.

  • Never lose a race due to dead batteries again with The Otterbox Power Swap Controller Batteries, available now. Experience uninterrupted gameplay with quick-release batteries that can be changed in the middle of the action. Compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S controllers, The Otterbox Power Swap Controller Batteries is available now for $59.95 USD.
  • For the most immersive gaming experience, the highest quality of audio is essential. Bang & Olufsen brings its world-leading expertise in sound, design, and craft to gaming with the Beoplay Portal. This headset is packed with quick-access gaming functions, rock-solid connectivity for mobile gaming, and Dolby Atmos virtualized surround sound tuned by acclaimed acousticians, to deliver the truly incredible audio Forza Horizon is known for. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Headset is $499 USD and available now.
  • If you have been eyeing a racing wheel, look no further than the Thrustmaster T248 for Xbox Series X|S. With a premium design and versatile wheel shape, this product features 25 action buttons and an interactive race dashboard on the wheel's screen. The Thrustmaster T248 is $399.99 USD and coming soon. 

Halo Infinite


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The legendary Halo series returns on December 8 with the most expansive campaign yet, and a brand new free-to-play multiplayer experience. To celebrate 20 years of Halo and ensure gamers have everything they need for their adventure, our partners have dropped new and exciting co-branded products.

  • For a bit of nostalgia and beauty, check out the Cortana 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, Hyperkin Duke Wired Controller for $89.99 USD. Featuring a gorgeous special design, this controller also boasts a Cortana montage played right inside the Xbox button!
  • If your storage needs an upgrade, take a look at the Seagate Halo Infinite Special Edition Game Drive. Tagged with exclusive artwork inspired by the iconic Halo aesthetic, and packed with customizable LEDs, the officially licensed Game Drive for Xbox is priced at $99.99 (2TB), and $159.99 (5TB). Play your favorite games and Halo Infinite directly from the drive on your Xbox One or use it to store your collection of games on Xbox Series X|S, available now.
  • Our friends at Razer have gone all out and released a full suite of Halo co-branded products, like the Kaira Pro Headset for Xbox for $169.99 USD which is fitted with Razer's best drivers and headset mic. All of Razer's co-branded products come with bonus in-game rewards so you can take your experience to the next level while having some fresh cosmetics to show off on the battlefield.

Microsoft Flight Simulator


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Since June, Xbox simmers have taken to the skies alongside their PC friends in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Now that Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of The Year Edition has landed on PC and console, the Designed for Xbox team has worked to ensure a multitude of flying peripherals are available for all the bright-eyed virtual pilots out there. The sky is calling, and the world is at your fingertips, see you up there!

  • Products like the Turtle Beach Velocity One Flight! From a Realistic Yoke design to a Modular Throttle Quadrant, and many other great features, the Velocity One Flight delivers a comprehensive, flight control solution to setup your own cockpit at home. Available for $379.95 USD.
  • Another fantastic option is the Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack: Boeing Edition. This product allows users to replicate the controls, flight kinematics, and sensations experienced by real Boeing pilots at the controls of a Dreamliner. The Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack: Boeing Edition will be available very soon for $499.99 USD.
  • The Victrix Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller and Gambit Wireless Gaming Headset are the perfect companions for touring the skies.  The Gambit Controller includes 14 swappable components that transform the controller to match your play style.  The headset features a noise-canceling mic, ultra-light design, and lifetime subscription to Dolby Atmos so you can pilot in immersive comfort.  Both are available now at VictrixPro.com.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate


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And as games are added all the time, like the above titles, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you may need some additional accessories whether you play on console, PC, or mobile with Xbox Cloud gaming. No matter where you play, the D4X team is here to steer you in the right direction.

  • This year, for the first time ever, Licensed Monitors have joined the Designed for Xbox family with the Philips Momentum. With a built-in sound bar, Ambiglow lighting and supporting 4K resolution at 120Hz, this monitor also introduces a new, dedicated Xbox picture mode. The Philips Momentum 559M1RYV 55″ is coming soon and will be available worldwide for $1599.99 USD.
  • For mobile gamers, we have plenty of options when it comes to controllers, complete with precision thumbsticks, shoulder triggers and action buttons for a console feel. Android users are going to love the Nacon MG-X, a comfortable and high-performance controller for mobile gaming. It connects to your Android smartphone via Bluetooth and provides up to 20 hours of battery life. The MG-X is available now for $79.99 USD.
  • And for the Apple fans, look no further than the Backbone One for iPhone. With Backbone One, next-level gaming has never been more effortless, no charging, no waiting for updates, no tedious setup. Just snap-in and game on! Available now for $99.99 USD.

20 years later and Xbox is still bringing some of the hottest new games to play as well as some exceptional hardware to boot. If you're looking to try these new games, new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can get their first month for just $1. And if you primarily play on PC, new Xbox Game Pass for PC members can get their first three months for just $1 right now.

Check xbox.com or your local retailer for prices and availability

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