Hey there, followers! Today we’re diving into the world of flight simulators, from the early days of pixelated graphics to the incredibly realistic experiences we have today.

On this episode of The Vergecast, we’re joined by Polygon’s Charlie Hall to explore the current state of flight simulation. With his extensive experience in virtual reality, Hall helps us understand how simulators are set up for maximum realism and why it’s such a challenge to recreate the real world in a virtual environment.

Hall explains that while VR and XR technology show promise for even more realistic experiences in the future, today’s best virtual cockpits still rely on multi-monitor setups and powerful GPUs. Whether you’re flying in your own home or training at the US Air Force, these setups can be truly mind-blowing.

If you’re curious to learn more about flight simulation, check out some of the links we’ve provided to get you started. And remember, the best way to experience these incredible simulations is to see them for yourself!