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Flight simulation vs Video games

Flight simulation and video games have 89% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatFlight simulationVideo games
Time a week4 hours a week5 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmLively
To start$100$30

Choose flight simulation if

  • Costs more to start
  • No winners or losers
  • More to learn

About $100 to start, then about $10 a month.

About flight simulation

Choose video games if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More competitive
  • Less to learn up front

About $30 to start, then about $15 a month.

About video games

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.