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I went with Steam

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I had no problems downloading at all...took about four hours and was up and flying at 5am for my first flight. No crashing or stuttering...getting about 60 fps at ultra max settings (recommend for my system during the setup)

One would expect as much since Steams whole business is digital distribution ie downloading games. I also have aerofly fs2 and DCS on steam and have never had any issues either...set it and forget it.

Edited by Aceman2020

I had the opposite experience with Steam. I purchased the Premium Deluxe, but after the install, it did not have the extra content. Many people experienced the same issue. I requested a refund , then I purchased it from Microsoft instead. The install was fast and flawless. All content was available, and everything worked well. 

Don't think where you purchased is a barometer for most issues. Downloaded from the MS store in an hour and have no issues.

Semper Fi 

Whether you buy it from Steam or from MS Store, the download process is identical (it's all done through the Asobo launcher.)

 

16 minutes ago, rduatc said:

I had the opposite experience with Steam. I purchased the Premium Deluxe, but after the install, it did not have the extra content. Many people experienced the same issue. I requested a refund , then I purchased it from Microsoft instead. The install was fast and flawless. All content was available, and everything worked well. 

How can you check if you got all the content? What was missing, planes or handcrafted airports?

Glad to hear that for most people it was seemless as well. I can't wait for VR version!

Edited by Aceman2020

I got mine on steam. Started my download around 12:10 AM EST on launch day and was playing around 1:15 or so. Was quick and flawless for me. We do have gigabit fiber internet though. I did have the missing Premium Deluxe Content though but still played with the base aircraft since I knew it would be fixed.

5700X3D

64GB DDR4-3600MHz

Gigabyte 4070 Super

Game installed on 980 PRO

Main display Gigabyte M27Q X 27" 1440p 240Hz

14 hours ago, rduatc said:

I had the opposite experience with Steam. I purchased the Premium Deluxe, but after the install, it did not have the extra content. Many people experienced the same issue. I requested a refund , then I purchased it from Microsoft instead. The install was fast and flawless. All content was available, and everything worked well. 

Here is how to fix missing items.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-premium-deluxe-content-missing-youre-not-alone

I checked mine and I have all the premium deluxe items...if anybody wants to check theirs then look here.

https://realsport101.com/misc/flight-simulator/microsoft-flight-simulator-2020-editions-price-premium-deluxe-standard-pre-order-more/

Edited by Aceman2020

14 hours ago, Aceman2020 said:

 

How can you check if you got all the content? What was missing, planes or handcrafted airports?

Glad to hear that for most people it was seemless as well. I can't wait for VR version!

They have since fixed that issue. It never happened to me and I fired the sim up release day.

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