Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/em> is a no-fly-zone on Valve’s Steam Deck, deemed unavailable<\/a> for aviation enthusiasts looking to take to the skies in handheld form.<\/p>
It’s unclear if the ultimate aviation experience will see the light of day on the Steam Deck, considering the system requirements of Microsoft Flight Simulator.<\/em> It’s a big, fairly demanding game\u2014recommending an 8th generation CPU, 900-series GPU, 16 GB of memory, and at least 150 GB of available storage<\/a>. That’s a tall order for any handheld device.<\/p>
For big, immersive games like this, it’s a good idea to shoot for system specifications far north of what’s recommended to ensure an ideal gaming experience. The Steam Deck would be put to the task for a game like this<\/a>.<\/p>
To be clear, Microsoft Flight Simulator is unavailable\u2014not unsuported. The title doesn’t (currently) show up on Steam Deck Verified<\/a>. However, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition<\/em><\/a> does\u2014deemed Unspported, tested on February 18th and noted: ‘Valve is still working on adding support for this game on Steam Deck.’<\/p>
Valve breaks down Steam Deck game compatibility into four categories: Verified, Playable, Unsupported, and Unknown<\/a>; allowing users to quickly see which level of playability can be enjoyed.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
