Although the framerate on the Xbox Series X does take a hit compared to high-end gaming PC’s, surprisingly the 30 fps is still quite solid on this console. Supporting the visuals on the Xbox Series X is 4k Ultra HD and HDR that runs at a resolution of 3840 x 2160 with vibrant colours and some spectacular depth to help with the overall realism. However the caveat for this feature is that you need fast internet connection and if this is an issue, you can still play the game offline without photogrammetry. In essence, it adds real-world images that have been rendered to really make you feel like you’re flying a real airplane. These awe-inspiring graphics are made possible due to the satellite data streaming which adds realism due to the photogrammetry that is streamed from cloud stored satellite images.

The first time I was flying around in discovery mode that allows you to visit some truly scenic locales such as the Pyramids of Gaza in Egypt to the beautiful beaches of Bora Bora French Polynesia and of course the architectural wonders of New York City, it really dawned on me how good this game looked and there was plenty of wow moments… including plenty more to come.

Microsoft flight simulator 2015 review