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- Platform: Windows Vista / XP
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
- Item Quantity: 1
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- Flight Simulator X Acceleration Expansi
- Flight Simulator X Acceleration Expansion Pack, EN
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The Flight Simulator X Acceleration Expansion Pack delivers an all new thrilling multiplayer race mode, new action-packed missions, more new content, and newly enhanced DX10 graphics!Challenge friends in the new racing mode, or test your flight skills in the 20 new missions like being a NASA test pilot, performing search and rescue on an ocean liner, or navigating a whiteout blizzard in the backcountry. Also included are six new scenery maps including the famed Red Bull Air Race courses, and three new planes such as the F/A-18A Hornet, EH-101 Helicopter and P-51D Mustang.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration Expansion Pack lets you challenge friends in the new racing mode, or test your flight skills in the 20 new missionslike being a NASA test pilot, performing search and rescue on an ocean liner, or navigating a whiteout blizzard in the backcountry. Multiplayer race modeChallenge your friends in the all-new, multiplayer race mode.New mapsEnjoy six new scenery maps, including the famed Red Bull Air Race courses.New planesExperience three new planesthe F/A-18A Hornet, EH-101 Helicopter, and P-51D Mustang.FeatureProduct FeaturesSystem requirementsMinimum hard disk space4096MB Minimum RAM1024MB Minimum processor2.0 GHz Minimum video card memory128MB Minimum system requirementsDirectX 9.0Shader Model 1.1 LanguageLanguage versionEN Technical detailsPlatformPC Media types supportedDVD Compatible operating systemsWindows XP/Vista GenreSimulation
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I don't have any of the problems with the Acceleration pack that the other reviewers describe. I can't help doubting the hardware they are using. The opposite really; the missions mostly work well, but best of all is that the game runs smoother than before- probably due to the inclusion of the service pack SP2. Racing is a tremendous addition to the game.
For me though, the SDK is the best part, modding the game is often more fun than "normal play". Even with the rather fiddly proceedures involved in making scenery, custom buildings and changing the landscape, the satisfaction of making and sharing mods makes up for it. There is an enormous network of support sites and highly skilled techies out there that are willing to help got you started.
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For reference: PIV E6600, 2Gb DDRII RAM, GF8800 GTS 640MB graphics. 24" Dell screen. This Sim really does need the newest computers to run well!
For me though, the SDK is the best part, modding the game is often more fun than "normal play". Even with the rather fiddly proceedures involved in making scenery, custom buildings and changing the landscape, the satisfaction of making and sharing mods makes up for it. There is an enormous network of support sites and highly skilled techies out there that are willing to help got you started.
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For reference: PIV E6600, 2Gb DDRII RAM, GF8800 GTS 640MB graphics. 24" Dell screen. This Sim really does need the newest computers to run well!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I nearly didn't get this due to the reviews. Luckily I had already said yes to a chrissy present as it loaded fine and plays fine. No problems at all. Vista, 3 GHz dual processor, 8800GTX 768Mb, 4 Gb mem, Asus Striker M\B. Maybe it needs high spec?
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I too was surprised to see Acceleration failing to install telling me I didn't have the English version of FSX (I did).
It turns out that if you've moved your installation of FSX around your machine trying to get better performance out of it (I had) then the registry settings can get out of sync.
There's a simple free fix program for this on the Flight1 downloads page.
Once you're past that point, Acceleration then insists that you unload FSX SP2 if you've already got it installed(!) before it will continue. This is fine if your windows PC isn't suffering from the common 'Please wait' bug in the 'Add or Remove program' dialog box which means you can be waiting for 10 minutes+ before the screen populates (mine permanently sticks).
Although I couldn't find a fix for this on the Web , there is an alternative program called SAFARP you can use instead which works fine and it's free: Do a search for 'SAFARP download'. Plenty of positive reviews exist.
So, after you've done that, Acceleration loads fine and it's worth it just for the F18 hornet and the opportunity to try carrier launches and landings.
FSX and Aceleration are both mind-bogglingly complex programs and it really is worth the wait if you have the patience to see the load process through.
I've also seen another reviewer say they had problems with the game and an NVIDIA card: Ive got an 8800GT and I haven't experienced any problems with it at all.
So, hope this helps somebody.Hope you enjoy it!
It turns out that if you've moved your installation of FSX around your machine trying to get better performance out of it (I had) then the registry settings can get out of sync.
There's a simple free fix program for this on the Flight1 downloads page.
Once you're past that point, Acceleration then insists that you unload FSX SP2 if you've already got it installed(!) before it will continue. This is fine if your windows PC isn't suffering from the common 'Please wait' bug in the 'Add or Remove program' dialog box which means you can be waiting for 10 minutes+ before the screen populates (mine permanently sticks).
Although I couldn't find a fix for this on the Web , there is an alternative program called SAFARP you can use instead which works fine and it's free: Do a search for 'SAFARP download'. Plenty of positive reviews exist.
So, after you've done that, Acceleration loads fine and it's worth it just for the F18 hornet and the opportunity to try carrier launches and landings.
FSX and Aceleration are both mind-bogglingly complex programs and it really is worth the wait if you have the patience to see the load process through.
I've also seen another reviewer say they had problems with the game and an NVIDIA card: Ive got an 8800GT and I haven't experienced any problems with it at all.
So, hope this helps somebody.Hope you enjoy it!
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Adds more to the brilliant game!
It's a very good expansion to the already brilliant game. But I would probably go with the delux version of FSX, that includes the Gold, standard and acceleration.
Published 2 months ago by BradGibbs
Amazing
All i can say is amazing!!! i have had all the flight sims in the past and decided to try this one, even though its old it still is the best and market leader, i had no problems... Read more
Published 4 months ago by HB
Essential for FSX fans.
It's not the extra aircraft and missions that make this add-on desirable. It is the update to FSX, which fixes many problems with the original, and adds features such as... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dedonno Jason Enzo
great :)
although this add on only includes 3 aircraft, it has plenty of missions and is extremely fun. great, recommend this :)
Published 8 months ago by sarah
FSX acceleration
No problems here with the game!
Acceleration offers you extra planes and extra missions as well as some extra scenery too, It was easy to install on Vista and have had... Read more
Acceleration offers you extra planes and extra missions as well as some extra scenery too, It was easy to install on Vista and have had... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Zak
FSX Gold + Acelleration Expansion Pack
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Published 13 months ago by Audy
flight simultor x accelertion expansion pack (pc)
excellent game add on, hours of fun and skill, and i can say i was very happy with the del time . recomend this to anyone.
Published 13 months ago by brian
A good product
I was a bit concerned about the mixed reviews and my concerns were heightened when it aborted loading and told me to remove the installed Service Packs. Read more
Published 16 months ago by R Flavin
Microsoft getting better, but, who loses out.
First of all, I'll give this game 5 stars, as it's a big step up from FS2004, HOWEVER, there is some information that you won't have probably read, which will require your thoughts... Read more
Published 21 months ago by The Dark Destroyer
The next generation
The sailplane alone is worth the cost of this excellent flight simulator. Realistic and demanding.
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