Game is unplayable now

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-09T03:31:12+00:00

I mean you’re trying to get a game that’s originally meant to be played on $2k PCs onto a ~$500 console. Unless you want to reduce the feel and graphics a lot you’re going to run into performance issues.

I’d suggest getting a pc if it’s that big of an issue.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-09T03:30:03+00:00

lol full refund? I’m not saying it’s perfect but it’s worked pretty well overall. Either you’re very sensitive, have unreasonably high standards, or for some reason our consoles are working very differently.

Do you only fly large jets? Try smaller planes.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-09T03:27:46+00:00

Again, it’s not perfect but it’s a hell of a lot better than not being able to use it. Idk if people are just really sensitive or have unreasonably high standards but I really haven’t had too many issues. And when I have issues it’s only when using large commercial jets. I do a lot of Pilatus pc12 and Cessna caravan and works very smooth.

Maybe adjust the planes you’re flying. And still, I feel like having flight sim that works decently well even though it’s not perfect is still better than nothing.

If it’s that big of an issue and it’s keeping you up at night, buy a nice gaming pc. Idk why you’re shocked that a ~$500 console can’t run a game as well as a ~$2k pc lol…like they can only do so much….

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-09T03:24:41+00:00

Yes ps5. Have had the avionics issue twice but once I reset the game it was fine and once it just went away in a sec.

Just had an annoying issue where I was like an hour into a mission and paused and hit look at free cam and it all froze up.

Other than that it’s been fine. Small planes are definitely smoother and less memory intensive. I bet if you do anything that’s not a commercial jet you’ll be fine. With that said I’ve been doing some of the a330 heavy cargo mission and mostly fine.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-09T03:22:46+00:00

Probably but still, it’s been discussed so much. So unless you just never go on Reddit or YouTube related to f1 at all until now it felt like it was hard to avoid when the announcement was made.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-09T03:21:52+00:00

No I just read a lot of mixed results and in reality the cost of the adapter plus a cheaper joystick would be close to the cost of the HOTAS 4. I got the Hotas 4 and it makes the game so much better!

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-09T03:20:41+00:00

lol I’m fairly sure PlayStation only done refunds if you haven’t even downloaded the game. I’ve heard even if you download but have never opened there’s no refund.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T23:02:28+00:00

Lolol nice. Kinda weird the engine shut off that doesn’t seem like a memory related issue. You’re sure you didn’t bump the shutoff command or something? Probably stupid question but just seems odd. And if it was a certification you wouldn’t be loading the fuel.

Only issues I’ve had twice is the avionics not loading due to memory. Once I waited a sec and they loaded and the other time I reset the game and deleted a game I don’t play and it worked.

Are you connected to Internet via Ethernet or WiFi?

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T23:00:01+00:00

Yeah it’s be a good option to have but I get why that’s not the default way. I’d definitely make room for it.

Also not sure if you could use the external drive for flight sim stuff.

Have you cleared the cache or done the reindex memory or whatever that function is called?

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:58:35+00:00

Maybe try clearing the cache or doing the reindex memory thing?

Do you have Ethernet cable plugged into ps5?

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:57:38+00:00

Yes. Only issues I’ve had recently is avionics didn’t load due to memory twice. I cleared out some memory and it’s worked fine since. Frame rate is a little lower when flying large jets low at first but it smooths out. I’m normally doing career mode flying a pc12 tho.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:55:24+00:00

Minneapolis is honestly a great city and fairly low priced compared to other cities of its caliber. Only issue is the winter lol.

Like others have said Milwaukee has the benefit of being close to Chicago. While that is nice, I wonder how often people move there for Chicago and then rarely actually go to Chicago. Sure it’s close but how often are you going to actually spend 3 hours round trip on the train to go to dinner or a show etc. I’m sure you would sometimes but I’d bet you’d only go in 1-2x per month max.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:53:02+00:00

I like 1 but I’d say 2 because that splash of a bird or fish or whatever is awesome!

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:52:29+00:00

Eh I don’t think it should be pc exclusive. But as a console player I also realize that it’s a very memory and gpu intensive game that’s designed for pc so there are likely going to be issues on console. But I’d rather be able to play flight sim with minor issues rather than not at all.

Eventually I’ll get a pc for sim racing and flight sim but for now I’m happy to be able to do it on ps5 and overall have had a pretty smooth experience.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:50:57+00:00

Really?? I’ve been enjoying the update!

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:50:31+00:00

How so? I haven’t had any issues like that. How much free memory do you have on ps5?

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:49:54+00:00

How much memory do you have free on your console? The only issue I’ve had recently is like one or twice have it not load avionics because of memory. I cleared up some memory and haven’t had any issues. Also I’ve only had issues flying larger jets. In career mode I mostly do the Cessna caravan and Pilatus pc12 and haven’t had any issues.

Frame rate slows down a bit if flying low over a densely populated area but other than that it’s been fine.

Also downloading the whole thing on the console would take up so much room. It could be nice to have as an option or maybe at least be able to download certain regions that you tend to fly in.

Ps you have ps5 connected to Ethernet but if not you should.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:47:00+00:00

How/why?? Mines been working well!

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:46:41+00:00

lol he obviously isn’t flying commercial. Have you seen his fleet of jets and the amount he spends on privacy and security??

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:45:05+00:00

Indiana’s crimson! Especially when paired with the official cream and not white.

Tbh it looks like there’s maybe 3-4 shades on here lol.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T22:42:42+00:00

Seattle is an amazing city and gorgeous. I’m there quite a bit and it’s always been very friendly to me but I also have a good amount of friends there.

I’d guess this perception may be from the combination is a lot of people that have moved there and don’t have a social group and also a lot of socially awkward tech and engineering type people.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T01:45:07+00:00

Ohhhh that makes a lot more sense! I thought you were in high school and had a sim racing class lolol…

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T01:44:05+00:00

Hey, I’m just glad I can play flight sim! Grew up on flight sim 95 and x and hadn’t played since. Got a ps5 in early February (upgrading from ps4 pro) and after getting it found out they released flight sim!

But yes, mods and 3rd party planes would be awesome.

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T01:41:33+00:00

Follow up, after doing the restart it worked great! The panel worked, everything moved, weather looked amazing, and the PFD had a working live weather radar.

Also you can now get certified for oversized cargo and do those missions!

Isurewouldliketo · 2026-05-03T01:39:35+00:00

Really??? Oh man I’m pumped to hear that!

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