MS Flight Sim's New A380 Costs More Than The Game—And Yes, It Simulates Waste

Did you ever think you'd pay more for a virtual plane than for the entire game it flies in? Well, Microsoft just made that a reality with the Airbus A380 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The superjumbo add-on will set you back $74.50, while the base game itself costs just $70. That's right—the plane costs more than the sim.

The A380 is a digital recreation of the world's largest commercial passenger plane, a four-engine, wide-body airliner from Airbus. In real life, fewer than 200 are in service, flown by airlines like Emirates, British Airways, Qantas, and Lufthansa. Now you can captain one from your desktop, but it'll cost you.

Developed with longtime partner iniBuilds, this A380 is part of the game's "Exclusive Series," meaning it'll only be available for three months. After that, it's gone—so if you want it, you'll need to act fast. The developers promise a highly detailed virtual version, with "full flight deck modeling" and "extensive interactive controls, displays, and aircraft systems."

But here's the detail that's raising eyebrows: the plane even includes "potable water and waste simulation." Yes, you read that right—the sim tracks the plane's water and waste systems. Let's hope it's not too realistic. There are also "functional on-board showers," because apparently even digital passengers need to freshen up.

For flight sim enthusiasts who crave ultimate realism, this might be the ultimate add-on. But for everyone else, the price tag is a tough pill to swallow. Is a single plane worth more than the entire game? That's for you to decide.

What do you think? Will you be picking up the A380, or is the price too steep? Let us know in the comments!