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 enlarge | From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $36.99
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Rating:  264 reviews
Sales Rank: 201
Platform: Windows Xp
Genre: Flight Simulation Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: DVD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.2
nv:Software Type: Games
MPN: 9am-00014
UPC: 882224258043
EAN: 0882224258043
ASIN: B000GCJ6MK
Release Date: October 17, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Quite enjoyable on average system June 13, 2008
William S. Dubel
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Flight Simulator runs better than expected on my P4 2.8GHz (single core), 2GB RAM, nvidia 7600GS 256MB, Windows XP computer. I run at 1600x1200 (native LCD resolution) and the frame rates do not ever drop to a point where the lag is annoying or where it would become a hinder in playing the missions. I can confirm that if you want to have all the details on high, the game will run miserably, but the medium+ level of detail is not needed for a good experience. I had to customize the graphics detail to reduce quality on the items not important to me, and seeing what the game can do with the right hardware does encourage one to get a faster machine, but the simulator is very enjoyable on my "older" hardware.
Complaints: Installation was horribly slow. The game takes a while to load each time, especially the first time. Limited paper documentation (this may be a pro, since I'd rather spend the difference on the reference/guides of choice). A better interface for the flight review desired. Only runs on Windows (Flightgear and X-Plane support Linux and MacOS).
Pros: Runs on my computer today, with graphic options to take advantage of tomorrows hardware. Missions are fun and well done. Nice choice of planes, quality models. G1000 cockpits. Price is right.
 Depends June 10, 2008
If you are an aviation enthusiast, BUY THIS GAME!
Pros:
The physics are perfect.
Great planes.
Fly anywhere in the world.
You can download planes to use in it off the internet.
Over 25,000 airports.
Missions are fun.
Cons:
You need a REALLY GOOD computer to run this game well.
The water can get a very shiny at times.
Don't use light bloom.
Keep thee settings down with an older or less powerful computer.
Verdict: The visuals are AWESOME if you have a great computer. The physics are perfected. Many great planes. BUY THIS GAME!
The missions are alot of fun! June 5, 2008
Craig (NY)
This version of Microsoft Flight Simulator is best for mission use. I came from using FS2004 which was great for flying complex jets cross country. With FSX, the frame rates often grind to a halt when using complex aircraft at large airports (using a computer with quad core processor @ 3.46 ghz and dual 8800gtx cards). It's not a very well optimized program even with the service packs. However, I found the missions in FSX are a breath of fresh air which added a great new angle to flight simming. They start off simple and get progressively harder. Missions include everything from cargo trips to rescue missions to scenic flights around Hawaii, and glider missions. The mission variety is awesome- it's worth a purchase for that alone. I've also added on FSX Acceleration, Aerosoft Flight Tales, and Rescue Pilot, all of which add fun new missions. In general, the missions run smoothly provided the graphic/scenery options are not maxed out. It does however take a powerful computer to enjoy this game fully. I originally played it on my old Pentium 3.0 and had to turn down nearly all graphic options. Since getting a quad core pc, the missions are night and day difference, now I can enjoy the scenery during flight.
 Not as good as expected May 15, 2008
J. Gossman (Arkansas)
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
This game was not at all what we expected. I think in a flying game if you hit something your plane should at least crash. In this game the plane will bounce off of the ground if you hit it. If you fly into the water, your plane should crash. I guess it is just not what I was looking for when I bought it.
Great flight sim May 8, 2008
L. Helm (SC USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Initially I had trouble installing until I found that my DVD drive was failing. Once installed and patched with the latest update, it is working great. It has some great improvements over FS 2004. I have only crashed once while trying to make my landing on the bridge going out between Coronado Island from San Diego. lol
Great fun and learning sim. The Deluxe version costs a little more but has much more content.
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