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RealSimGear GNS530
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RealSimGear GNS530

Your setup: MSFS 2024: Compatible PC: Compatible

Also confirmed: MSFS 2020, X-Plane 12, X-Plane 11. Details under "All sims and platforms".

Buy at RealSimGear store: $299.00
Price checked 2026-10-19. Stock not shown when checked. Store links are direct, with no affiliate code.
Lowest price we saw in the 30 days to 2026-11-10: $299.00 at RealSimGear on 2026-10-20 (2 check dates).
Not compatible
  • Mac: not compatible. The maker page says: "X-Plane 11 or 12 (Windows only NO Mac support)" Source
What else you need
  • Needs an HDMI cable (not in our catalog), sold separately. The maker page says: "** Note, requires 1 X HDMI connection to your computer. HDMI cable is NOT included." Source.
All sims and platforms

Will it work in your sim?

MSFS 2024Compatible
The maker page says: "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024" · Maker page
MSFS 2020Compatible
The maker page says: "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024" · Maker page
X-Plane 12Compatible
The maker page says: "X-Plane 11 or 12 (Windows only NO Mac support)" · Maker page
X-Plane 11Compatible
The maker page says: "X-Plane 11 or 12 (Windows only NO Mac support)" · Maker page

Platforms:

About it

Description: Garmin 530 replica with silicone buttons and replica knobs; needs one HDMI connection (cable not included).

Spec lines are in our own words, from facts on the maker page.

Prices we checked

StorePriceShippingStockChecked
RealSimGear store$299.00Shipping not checkedStock not shown2026-10-19Buy at RealSimGear store
Other stores (not checked yet)

Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Newegg and Walmart. Their sites block automated price checks, so we do not show a price we cannot back up.

Sourced compatibility

These rows are the same claims as the compatibility pages linked here.

SimStatusWhat the maker page saysSource
MSFS 2024CompatibleThe maker page says: "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024"Maker page
MSFS 2020CompatibleThe maker page says: "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024"Maker page
X-Plane 12CompatibleThe maker page says: "X-Plane 11 or 12 (Windows only NO Mac support)"Maker page
X-Plane 11CompatibleX-Plane 11 or 12 (Windows only NO Mac support)Maker page

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MSFS 2020: Compatible
X-Plane 12: Compatible
X-Plane 11: Compatible
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MSFS 2020: Compatible
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X-Plane 11: Compatible
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Each item lists only the sims and platforms a maker page confirms. Cockpit style is where our setup flow offers it, from its gear type and any Airbus or Boeing tag.