Classroom Simulator Assignment-Setup

vbigger · May 2, 2021

HI there,

In my high school classroom I have three new simulator stations. I recently purchased three msfs 2020 licenses, one for each simulator. Goal: I want all my students to be able to use the simulators, three at a time.

So far when I try to redeem the second code, the MS store simply says, "you already own this", which of course I do after redeeming the first of three codes, and allows me to download on a second device.

I was able to download to all three devices, but all under one code. The first two work, but the third shuts down on startup right after the new experiences update.

Can I assign a license to each simulator, or can I create a separate xbox account, one for each device, all using my email, or is there a better way?

Thanks ahead,

VB

:)

SwordofWhedon

You’ll want to create seperate accounts and redeem one code to each

James F023

I already have 15 computers and controllers as well as a copy of the game for each machine. Nobody in the district was interested in helping me put this together, but now the district IT department is telling me that I can't do it this way because of "legal issues." I'll have 20+ students using the machines so I can't associate a game individually as of now. The idea was to sign on to the computer and use the software that was installed, sort of like going over to your buddy's house and playing their xbox.

SwordofWhedon

The game is not licensed for use except as an entertainment product for use in homes to my knowledge.

Your IT department/computer guy has a Microsoft reseller or agent they coordinate with. You should ask them to find out what options may be available to you.

Mind you I think it’s a great thing, Please also be aware that the game has significant hardware requirements well beyond what you usually find in a school. A computer capable of running the game before any Sticks, yokes, rudder pedals etc starts around $1000, and the computers schools usually buy are not upgradeable

ngocphi

The old old DOS flight SIM you could I know cause I used it in 95 when I smashed the 2000 dollar camera by accident while filming my lesson for my assignment

Fyi he probably want to talk to ms education division

There is probably a education version which your it department or you have to talk to ms education

I also.exploded. A school thermostat a 20 dollar bill for that one

SwordofWhedon

Right, that’s the licensing I described

If you’ve ever watched a movie and seen “this film is licensed for non commercial exhibition in the home” it’s the same thing. Their contracts, with airplane manufacturers, anirlines, and other owners of intellectual property featured in the game, did not include the rights to sell it to institutions or use it in an arcade style setting. It’s the same reason why schools have to rent films from a particular service that specializes in institutions.

This is pure speculation based on my personal experience but I would expect that there is a whole kettle of legal fish of your product being used for real training purposes that MS just doesn’t want to get into.

Did they come to you and tell you you needed to stop? Or did they just reject it when you asked them?

Classroom Simulator Assignment-Setup