{"product_id":"realsimgear-gtn650","title":"RealSimGear GTN650","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRealSimGear GTN650\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Garmin-style touchscreen navigation into your flight simulator, replacing awkward mouse interactions with a dedicated avionics display that feels right at home in a general aviation cockpit. Its \u003cstrong\u003e1920 × 1080 touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a crisp interface for supported navigation functions, while \u003cstrong\u003ecompatibility with Reality-XP, TDS GTNXi, and PMS50 avionics software\u003c\/strong\u003e opens the door to detailed GPS operation across popular PC simulators. With compact dimensions and desktop or panel mounting options, this little navigator means business. Because entering an instrument approach shouldn't require wrestling with a floating software window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets the RealSimGear GTN650 apart?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull HD Touchscreen for Dedicated Avionics Control\u003c\/strong\u003e The RealSimGear GTN650 features a 1920 × 1080 touchscreen, providing a dedicated display for compatible Garmin-style navigation software. Rather than manipulating a small GPS window with a mouse, pilots can interact directly with supported menus, flight plans, and navigation pages. The separate screen also keeps the main simulator display available for outside views and primary flight instruments. Touch interaction is particularly convenient when working through navigation procedures that involve frequent selections and menu changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Construction with Flexible Mounting Options\u003c\/strong\u003e Measuring 158 × 68 × 22 mm, the GTN650 is designed to fit into both desktop arrangements and dedicated instrument panels. Its relatively shallow construction makes it particularly appealing for cockpit builders working with limited space behind their avionics panel. Desktop mounting provides a practical option for pilots who prefer a flexible setup, while panel mounting allows the navigator to occupy a fixed position alongside other instruments. Both approaches give the touchscreen a dedicated location rather than another floating simulator window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility with Established Garmin Navigation Software\u003c\/strong\u003e The GTN650 supports popular third-party avionics solutions, including Reality-XP GTN650 for X-Plane and TDS Simulations GTNXi or PMS50 GTN software for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This allows the hardware to serve as a physical interface for compatible navigation systems rather than functioning as a standalone GPS computer. Software selection matters because the available features, aircraft integration, and configuration requirements vary between packages. Pilots should also account for any separate software licenses required by their chosen avionics solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated HDMI, USB, and External Power Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e The RealSimGear GTN650 uses HDMI for its display, USB for communication with the computer, and an included 12V DC power pack. This arrangement allows the touchscreen to function as a separate cockpit instrument within a Windows-based simulator setup. A 90-degree HDMI adaptor is included, which can be useful when routing cables behind a compact instrument panel. An HDMI cable must be purchased separately, and the computer needs an available video output for the dedicated display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePros\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCons\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull HD touchscreen provides direct access to supported navigation functions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI cable and compatible avionics software may require separate purchases.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact dimensions accommodate desktop and dedicated cockpit installations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emacOS and console gaming platforms are not supported.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports multiple Garmin navigation software solutions across PC simulators.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded angled HDMI adaptor assists with compact cable routing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRealSimGear GTN650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlight Simulator GPS Navigation Touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1920 × 1080 pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158 × 68 × 22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputer Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC power pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesktop or panel mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Operating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosoft Windows, 64-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Flight Simulators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11, X-Plane 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Plane Avionics Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReality-XP GTN650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator Avionics Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTDS Simulations GTNXi, PMS50 GTN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emacOS Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsole Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTN650 unit, 12V DC power pack, USB cable, 90-degree HDMI adaptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included; purchased separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRealSimGear GTN650 Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardware or Connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 64-Bit PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI Video Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired for the touchscreen display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired for communication with the computer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC Power Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired; power pack included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90-Degree HDMI Adaptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired; 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The package includes a 90-degree HDMI adaptor for cable routing, but an HDMI cable must be purchased separately. The computer must provide a suitable video output capable of driving an additional display, which is particularly important for pilots already using multiple monitors or dedicated avionics screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GTN650 supports \u003cstrong\u003edesktop and panel-mounted installations\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for both flexible simulator desks and fixed general aviation cockpits. It can operate alongside independently connected yokes, joysticks, throttle quadrants, rudder pedals, and other PC avionics hardware, provided the computer has sufficient connections. Its touchscreen functions depend on \u003cstrong\u003ecompatible third-party avionics software\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than operating as an independent navigation computer. The unit is \u003cstrong\u003enot compatible with macOS, Xbox, or PlayStation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it does not replace the software required to simulate the GTN navigation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatform or Software\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosoft Windows 64-Bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported on PC with compatible GTN avionics software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Plane 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported with compatible Reality-XP GTN650 integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Plane 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported with compatible Reality-XP GTN650 integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReality-XP GTN650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported avionics software for compatible X-Plane configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTDS Simulations GTNXi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported avionics solution for compatible Microsoft Flight Simulator configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePMS50 GTN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported avionics solution for compatible Microsoft Flight Simulator configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible GTN-Equipped Aircraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunctionality depends on aircraft and avionics software integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone GPS Navigation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported without compatible simulator avionics software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emacOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator on Xbox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayStation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RealSimGear GTN650 supports \u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside \u003cstrong\u003eX-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 on Windows PCs\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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