April 21, 20251 yr OK. I'm all set up but am using my old Pro Pedals while I await the return of the Winwing rudder pedals. I have X-Plane 12 up and running and am looking to get MSFS 2024 and have come to the Steam or MS Store decision. I've read some threads, most of which were older when 2024 was new and crowded. So, which is the way to go and what are the pros and cons of each? Thanks.
April 21, 20251 yr Steam, 100% Steam especially after recent MS Store issues. Pico Neo3 Link VR - Windows 11 64bit, Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Elite Mobo, i7-10700KF CPU, Gigabyte RX 9070 XT OC 16gb (AMD GPU), 32gig Corsair 3600mhz RAM, SSD x2 + M.2 SSD 1tb x1 Saitek X45 HOTAS - Saitek Pro Rudder Pedals - Logitech Flight Yoke - Homemade 3 Button & 8-directional Joystick Box, SNES Controller (used as a Button Box - Additional USB Numpad (used as a Button Box)
April 21, 20251 yr Author 1 hour ago, Bert Pieke said: If you like Steam, go that route... else get it from the Store. Thanks for your reply. I've never used Steam so don't know if I'd like it. Pros? Cons?
April 21, 20251 yr Author 50 minutes ago, MarcG said: Steam, 100% Steam especially after recent MS Store issues. Thanks for your reply. What are the store issues. What I read didn't elaborate.
April 21, 20251 yr 20 minutes ago, Ratsirt said: Thanks for your reply. What are the store issues. What I read didn't elaborate. Recent issues with wiping of game folders due to a botched update, plus other minor issues I never had with steam, overall steam is simply better. Pico Neo3 Link VR - Windows 11 64bit, Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Elite Mobo, i7-10700KF CPU, Gigabyte RX 9070 XT OC 16gb (AMD GPU), 32gig Corsair 3600mhz RAM, SSD x2 + M.2 SSD 1tb x1 Saitek X45 HOTAS - Saitek Pro Rudder Pedals - Logitech Flight Yoke - Homemade 3 Button & 8-directional Joystick Box, SNES Controller (used as a Button Box - Additional USB Numpad (used as a Button Box)
April 21, 20251 yr If you are going to put msfs2024 on both Xbox Console and PC, then the store version on a PC means msfs and all the assets purchased in the marketplace for it on PC, will be free of all charges on the Xbox console. Same thing if moving from store console to store PC. 5800X3D, RTX4070, 600 Watt, one or two 1440p 32" screens, 64 GB RAM, 4 TB PCle 3 NVMe, Warthog throttle, VKB NXT EVO stick, Honeycomb Alpha yoke, CH quad, 3 Logitech panels, 2 StreamDecks, Desktop Aviator Trim Panel. Crystal Light VR.
April 21, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, Ratsirt said: Thanks for your reply. I've never used Steam so don't know if I'd like it. Pros? Cons? I have never used Steam either, and just got my copies (2020 and 2024) from the MS Store. Bert
April 21, 20251 yr 40 minutes ago, MarcG said: Recent issues with wiping of game folders due to a botched update That was for Beta users, as best I recall... I was one of them.. Bert
April 22, 20251 yr If you’re starting from scratch, go for the steam version. Fewer restrictions as far as modding and protected files are concerned. Easy and quick to get installed and updated. I went with the store version with 2020, so going store again was necessary to be able to maintain marketplace purchases. Steam is a far more reliable ecosystem. AMD 9950X3D | 64 GB RAM | RTX 5090 FMR: 747 FO, 757/767 CAPT, 737 Check Airman Current 777 CAPT
April 22, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, V1ROTA7E said: I went with the store version with 2020, so going store again was necessary to be able to maintain marketplace purchases. Not true. I have the MS Store version of MSFS 2020 and the Steam version of MSFS 2024. When you use the same Microsoft account for both platforms all your purchases from the marketplace are there. Cheers, Bert AMD Ryzen 5900X, 32 GB RAM, RTX 3080 Ti, Windows 11 Home 64 bit, MSFS 2024
April 22, 20251 yr Author 21 hours ago, Fielder said: If you are going to put msfs2024 on both Xbox Console and PC, then the store version on a PC means msfs and all the assets purchased in the marketplace for it on PC, will be free of all charges on the Xbox console. Same thing if moving from store console to store PC. Thanks. I'm only using PC.
April 22, 20251 yr Author 9 hours ago, Rimshot said: Not true. I have the MS Store version of MSFS 2020 and the Steam version of MSFS 2024. When you use the same Microsoft account for both platforms all your purchases from the marketplace are there. Thanks to all for valuable information. I'll give it another day or so for any other responses then make a decision.
April 22, 20251 yr The MS Store version hands down. Win10Pro 22H2-19045.7184 IntelCorei7-3770K GigabyteGA-Z68XP-UD3 32GBGSkillCL7-8-8-24 AsusRTX2070OC8GB 1TBCrucialMX500SSD 2 TB PNY CS900 (x3)1TBRAWMushkinSSDs LGBlueRayBurner RosewillChallengerTowerBlack CorsairRM750wPSU X56HOTAS TtesportsCommanderKeyboardMousecombo TrackIR5Pro 34inUltraWideScreenLG2560x1080p TM2xMFDCougar OculusQuest2 InateckKU5211PCIe3.2 LTERIVERPCIeG2S4 TMobileHomeInternet5GMSI Codex Series R2 B14NUC7-095US Windows 11 Home 25H2 26200.8524 - i7 14700F MSI Pro B760 VC Wifi II RTX 5060ti OC 16GB 32GB DDR5 5600mhz 2TB MSI nVME 4TB Crucial nVME 4TB SPCC SATA SSD P-3 4TB SSD 650w Gold PSU Monitor LG 2560x1080p 34in
April 22, 20251 yr 3 minutes ago, udidwht said: hands down Because? They're both very similar, but I find Steam to be less of a hassle. Why is MS Store 'hands down' for you? Might help the OP 😉 Cheers, Bert AMD Ryzen 5900X, 32 GB RAM, RTX 3080 Ti, Windows 11 Home 64 bit, MSFS 2024
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