Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 Is WAY Easier Than You Think

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PlayStation 5 looks super realistic and intimidating… but with the right settings and a simple control layout, it’s actually very beginner‑friendly. In this video, you’ll see how easy it is to fly using just the DualSense controller, even if you’ve never touched a flight sim before. ​​ We’ll go through take‑off, basic turning, climbing and descending, and a simple take off, using assists and presets that let you enjoy the world without worrying about complex systems. At the end of the video, you’ll know enough to spawn on a runway, push the throttle, and complete your first flight confidently on PS5. ​​ Here are the basic PS5 controls for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (DualSense): ​ Left stick: Pitch and roll (fly the plane) Right stick: Move the camera / look around L2 / R2 (triggers): Rudder left / right (keep the plane straight on the runway) ​ X: Increase throttle (speed up)​ Circle: Decrease throttle (slow down)​ Square: Brakes / wheel brakes on the ground ​ D‑Pad Up / Down: Flaps up / flaps down (for take‑off and landing)​ D‑Pad Right: Landing gear toggle (raise/lower gear on planes that have it)​ Touchpad: Switch between cockpit and external camera​ Left stick click (L3): Toggle visual assists / cursor depending on profile ​ Options / Menu button: Pause and open main in‑flight menu ​ If this helps you start flying, don’t forget to like the video, subscribe for more PS5 flight sim guides, and drop a comment with the next thing you want to learn in MSFS 2024. ​​ #MSFS2024 #MicrosoftFlightSimulator #PS5 #FlightSim #Gaming #PlayStation5 #BeginnerFriendly #FlightSimulator2024 #ConsoleGaming #Aviation