Does it work with a controller out of the box.

[Xamurai]

I bought the previous, bought my self high end flightstick and throttle. Also went to the deluxe edition. I was really planning to do many houres daily.
But it sadly didn't turn out the way i wanted. Didn't found the time, and when i did i had a few PC failures. So i had to the big as game download, do the hardware updates for the flightstick, and then the tedious button mapping a few times to many.

So now i am to lazy to do all "technicall" stuff. i want to have a "plug & play," experience?

So my question, How does the game feel with a controller? is bad or good?

[doc_nak]

considering the immense amount of controls, I'd imagine a controller will only get you part way there. I'd suggest sticking with your flight stick. In the end, taking the time to map out your stick and throttle (if necessary) should lead to an all around better flying experience.

[★ GallowDancer]

If it's anything like MSF 2020. Then yes, it works out the box. Most controls are in the cockpit itself and you just press x (PS5 controller) or a (xbox controller) on them and use the analogue sticks to move them. It's quite fun that way.

[Twelvefield]

Some planes will be easier to fly with just a controller than others, but all are controllable that way. The simpler (or more arcade-y) the plane, the more you will get out of a controller. You'd have to be completely off the script to wreck a Jetson, for example.