'Windows 11 has been successfully downloaded,' says update for Xbox version of Microsoft Flight Simulator
(2021/10/21)
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- News link: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2021/10/21/windows_11_flight_sim_xbox/
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At first glance, Microsoft appears to have torn up the infamous Windows 11 hardware compatibility list by inflicting the code on its latest games console.
Though the original Xbox (now approaching its 20th anniversary) was little more than a jumped-up PC in a hefty black box, sticking vanilla Windows on the thing was probably a step too far for Redmond.
But a Register reader updating the rather excellent (if a tad hardware-hungry and occasionally buggy) Microsoft Flight Simulator on his Xbox Series X was greeted with the strange message: "Windows 11 has been successfully downloaded."
[1]
Could it really be Windows 11 and that whole shebang? We dare say no.
Microsoft has been notable in the past for unhelpful labeling. Whatever this update is, our reader certainly didn't ask for it.
[2]'Father of the Xbox' Seamus Blackley issues Twitter apology to AMD over last-minute switch to Intel CPUs
[3]We've made it: Microsoft deems El Reg relevant enough to have a play with the nerfed version of its upcoming Xbox
[4]Microsoft to charge $200 for 32 GPU cores, sliver of CPU clockspeed, 6GB RAM, 512GB SSD... and a Blu-Ray player
[5]I can see my house from here! Microsoft Flight Simulator has laid strong foundations for the nerdy scene's next generation
Sadly, we lack a similar console to try things out for ourselves so we asked Microsoft for an explanation. Despite the usual perky promise that one was on its way, nothing has been forthcoming.
Helpfully, a couple of other readers have pointed out this download appears to be a promotion for Windows 11 that will appear within the game. What is this, a crossover episode?
[6]
The release notes for version 1.20.6.0 of the flight sim, dated October 19, [7]state : "To celebrate the launch of Windows 11, Microsoft Flight Simulator is lighting up some of the world’s most famous points of interest in Windows 11 colors! There is also a free livery for the EXTRA 330LT."
[8]
So if you're wondering why Microsoft Flight Simulator is downloading Windows 11, now you know. Advertising. ®
Editor's note: This article was updated to include the relevant release notes.
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[1] https://regmedia.co.uk/2021/10/21/xbox_updates_full.jpg
[2] https://www.theregister.com/2021/10/14/xbox_sorry_amd/
[3] https://www.theregister.com/2020/11/05/xbox_series_s_review/
[4] https://www.theregister.com/2020/09/10/microsoft_xbox_s_all_digital/
[5] https://www.theregister.com/2020/08/17/microsoft_flight_simulator_2020_review/
[6] https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/jump?co=1&iu=/6978/reg_offbeat/bootnotes&sz=300x50%7C300x100%7C300x250%7C300x251%7C300x252%7C300x600%7C300x601&tile=2&c=2YXI3gF5EpbvJM5gHrMeo0wAAAME&t=ct%3Dns%26unitnum%3D2%26raptor%3Dcondor%26pos%3Dtop%26test%3D0
[7] https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-1-20-6-0-sim-update-vi-now-available/
[8] https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/jump?co=1&iu=/6978/reg_offbeat/bootnotes&sz=300x50%7C300x100%7C300x250%7C300x251%7C300x252%7C300x600%7C300x601&tile=4&c=44YXI3gF5EpbvJM5gHrMeo0wAAAME&t=ct%3Dns%26unitnum%3D4%26raptor%3Dfalcon%26pos%3Dmid%26test%3D0
[9] https://whitepapers.theregister.com/
Though the original Xbox (now approaching its 20th anniversary) was little more than a jumped-up PC in a hefty black box, sticking vanilla Windows on the thing was probably a step too far for Redmond.
But a Register reader updating the rather excellent (if a tad hardware-hungry and occasionally buggy) Microsoft Flight Simulator on his Xbox Series X was greeted with the strange message: "Windows 11 has been successfully downloaded."
[1]
Could it really be Windows 11 and that whole shebang? We dare say no.
Microsoft has been notable in the past for unhelpful labeling. Whatever this update is, our reader certainly didn't ask for it.
[2]'Father of the Xbox' Seamus Blackley issues Twitter apology to AMD over last-minute switch to Intel CPUs
[3]We've made it: Microsoft deems El Reg relevant enough to have a play with the nerfed version of its upcoming Xbox
[4]Microsoft to charge $200 for 32 GPU cores, sliver of CPU clockspeed, 6GB RAM, 512GB SSD... and a Blu-Ray player
[5]I can see my house from here! Microsoft Flight Simulator has laid strong foundations for the nerdy scene's next generation
Sadly, we lack a similar console to try things out for ourselves so we asked Microsoft for an explanation. Despite the usual perky promise that one was on its way, nothing has been forthcoming.
Helpfully, a couple of other readers have pointed out this download appears to be a promotion for Windows 11 that will appear within the game. What is this, a crossover episode?
[6]
The release notes for version 1.20.6.0 of the flight sim, dated October 19, [7]state : "To celebrate the launch of Windows 11, Microsoft Flight Simulator is lighting up some of the world’s most famous points of interest in Windows 11 colors! There is also a free livery for the EXTRA 330LT."
[8]
So if you're wondering why Microsoft Flight Simulator is downloading Windows 11, now you know. Advertising. ®
Editor's note: This article was updated to include the relevant release notes.
Get our [9]Tech Resources
[1] https://regmedia.co.uk/2021/10/21/xbox_updates_full.jpg
[2] https://www.theregister.com/2021/10/14/xbox_sorry_amd/
[3] https://www.theregister.com/2020/11/05/xbox_series_s_review/
[4] https://www.theregister.com/2020/09/10/microsoft_xbox_s_all_digital/
[5] https://www.theregister.com/2020/08/17/microsoft_flight_simulator_2020_review/
[6] https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/jump?co=1&iu=/6978/reg_offbeat/bootnotes&sz=300x50%7C300x100%7C300x250%7C300x251%7C300x252%7C300x600%7C300x601&tile=2&c=2YXI3gF5EpbvJM5gHrMeo0wAAAME&t=ct%3Dns%26unitnum%3D2%26raptor%3Dcondor%26pos%3Dtop%26test%3D0
[7] https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-1-20-6-0-sim-update-vi-now-available/
[8] https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/jump?co=1&iu=/6978/reg_offbeat/bootnotes&sz=300x50%7C300x100%7C300x250%7C300x251%7C300x252%7C300x600%7C300x601&tile=4&c=44YXI3gF5EpbvJM5gHrMeo0wAAAME&t=ct%3Dns%26unitnum%3D4%26raptor%3Dfalcon%26pos%3Dmid%26test%3D0
[9] https://whitepapers.theregister.com/
The Master Chief would not be amused
James O'Shea
Time for a little house-cleaning in MS-ville. Lock and load, boyz'n'grrlz.
Typo
yetanotheraoc
Microsoft has a mispelled word "OWNED" in the screenshot.
Realistically
HildyJ
I've had an Xbox One X since they went into production (and the reservation process was typical Microsoft - abysmal).
That said, I have seen no full Windows updates. Instead, the console seems to occasionally pull in new Windows components like Edge.
I suspect this is the case here. I haven't seen any console updates since Windows 11 hit so I suspect that this was some component needed for console/PC compatibility.
They should sue
pip25
and seek compensation for the grievous psychological harm suffered
I expect its to be used as a local update source.