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- Platform: Windows XP / Vista
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- Media: Computer Game
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- Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition
- Complete package - 1 user
- DVD
- English International
- Not to Latin America
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Amazon.co.uk Review:
In a nutshell:
Microsoft’s original civilian flight sim is still clocking up the air miles with the most significant sequel for years and a genuine attempt to make it more accessible for non-propellerheads.
Microsoft’s original civilian flight sim is still clocking up the air miles with the most significant sequel for years and a genuine attempt to make it more accessible for non-propellerheads.
The lowdown:
While almost all other flight simulators have fallen from grace on the PC, Microsoft have never given up on the genre with a game that’s as ruthlessly realistic as it is completely free of any kind of violence. Every major, and minor, airport in the world is simulated and every major city has its share of recognisable landmarks, allowing you to fly anywhere in the world. There’s a huge range of different aircraft to fly too: from jumbo jets and seaplanes to helicopters and everything in between. The only problem is that the game needs a seriously powerful PC to run at full whack, but even on lower detail levels this is still a stunning achievement.
Most exciting moment:
Despite the realism, the game isn’t all dry simulation. There are a lot of fun missions to try out, including acting as a Hollywood stuntman, going on search and rescue flights, fighting fires and even flying over the infamous Area 51.
Since you ask:
The deluxe version of the game includes more cities, airports and aircraft as a well as an extra series of twenty-odd missions. There are also some additional multiplayer options, including the chance to share aircraft and have a go in the control tower.
The bottom line:
The most realistic commercial flight sim ever. Again.-HARRISON DENT
Product Description
Microsoft© Flight Simulator X is the culmination of nearly 25 years of the landmark Flight Simulator franchisethe most significant addition to date.Flight Simulator X immerses you in a beautifully rich and realistic world with dozens of aircraft and interactive Missions for a completely new and innovative gaming experience. Free Flight lets you fly anywhere in the world, from your hometown airport to the most exotic places youTve ever dreamed of. Gamers and simmers of all ages and skill levels feel firsthand what itTs like to be an aviator traveling the globe solo or online with others.Key features: - Living world.- New aircrafts - New multiplayer experiences. - Busier airports. - Challenging and fun Missions for all players.Deluxe Edition- 24 airplanes. - 45 high-detail airports 21 new to Flight Simulator. - 38 high-detail cities. - 50+ structured missions. - Glass panel G1000 cockpit. - Tower controller.FeatureProduct FeaturesSystem requirementsMinimum hard disk space14000MB Minimum RAM256MB Minimum processor1.0 GHz Minimum video card memory32MB Minimum system requirementsDVD-ROM driveDirectX 9.0 LanguageLanguage versionEN Technical detailsPlatformPC Media types supportedCD Compatible operating systemsWindows XP SP2Windows Vista GenreFlight Simulator
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I decided that I'd have a go and see what flight simulator is like (being bored of shooters etc.) But what do you buy? I thought that Microsoft would make sense as you can add to it more or less whatever you like. However, I've red many reviews that unless you have a top spec machine, you would be disappointed. I was playing with the idea buying the 2004 instead of FSX. When you look at websites, magazines etc., time moves on and everything out there is about the FSX. So, I decided to go for FSX. And I was not disappointed! I have P4 3.4 GHz, 1GB of RAM, ATI X800XT card. No duo core, no top notch graphics card and average RAM. Ok, the graphics options are not all turned right up, but they are pretty high and the game looks good. Actually very good! It takes some time to install it, it takes ages to load the game, it takes some time to load the flight, but after that, it's fine.
I'm not writing this review to tell you whether the game is good or not. You can read about that on websites that review flight sims. I'm here to tell you that if you have an average PC like me, you don't need to worry, the game will work fine. Perhaps all the hype that the game needs the latest hardware is before service pack 1 was out. I can't comment on that. I bought the game and installed the service pack before playing it.
One matter to consider, I bought the Saitek X52 Pro Joystick. They are releasing a really nice yoke in a month or two. If you are going to fly commercial aircraft from Cessna to Boeing, I would wait for the yoke as most of the aircraft use one.
I'm not writing this review to tell you whether the game is good or not. You can read about that on websites that review flight sims. I'm here to tell you that if you have an average PC like me, you don't need to worry, the game will work fine. Perhaps all the hype that the game needs the latest hardware is before service pack 1 was out. I can't comment on that. I bought the game and installed the service pack before playing it.
One matter to consider, I bought the Saitek X52 Pro Joystick. They are releasing a really nice yoke in a month or two. If you are going to fly commercial aircraft from Cessna to Boeing, I would wait for the yoke as most of the aircraft use one.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
The best just got better.
I thought FS2004 was good but FSX is trully
a ground breaking game.
I've heard a lot of people slating FSX and that
its needs a top spec computer to run it on
but thats not true.
I've got a four year old computer and even with some of the
settings turned down this game is amazing! Sure you're not gonna get the most out of the game but it's still a lot of fun whatever system you've running.
Tha graphics are superb, Variety of aircraft is varied and the different
missions available make this game a must have for any flight sim fan.
My current favourite is the DG808 glider. Getting a toe up to 6000 feet
and using thermals to gain altitude is an amazing experience. Also Trying
to complete the Red Bull air race course is really difficult but rewarding.
In addition to all this clouds, winds, snow and rain are perfectly recreated to make that challenge of flight all the more interesting.
So in short this game can be adjusted to suit your computer
so don't listen to those reviews who say you need a top Spec PC.
I'm glad I bought it anyway and think its fantastic and hope
to upgrade my system soon to fully realise the full potential
of what is the best Flight Sim out there.
I thought FS2004 was good but FSX is trully
a ground breaking game.
I've heard a lot of people slating FSX and that
its needs a top spec computer to run it on
but thats not true.
I've got a four year old computer and even with some of the
settings turned down this game is amazing! Sure you're not gonna get the most out of the game but it's still a lot of fun whatever system you've running.
Tha graphics are superb, Variety of aircraft is varied and the different
missions available make this game a must have for any flight sim fan.
My current favourite is the DG808 glider. Getting a toe up to 6000 feet
and using thermals to gain altitude is an amazing experience. Also Trying
to complete the Red Bull air race course is really difficult but rewarding.
In addition to all this clouds, winds, snow and rain are perfectly recreated to make that challenge of flight all the more interesting.
So in short this game can be adjusted to suit your computer
so don't listen to those reviews who say you need a top Spec PC.
I'm glad I bought it anyway and think its fantastic and hope
to upgrade my system soon to fully realise the full potential
of what is the best Flight Sim out there.
133 of 138 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I have FSX Deluxe and am delighted with the FS detail and playability. What many people do not know or realise is that you can only install the game on one PC system!!! I have just purchased a Laptop and have been unable to activate the second installation to my Laptop online due to MS putting a 1 system installation restriction on the software package! I argued the point with MS helpdesk and got nowhere. Subsequent invetsigation revealed this little gem of info on the Installation readme file which is useless guidance because you will have to open the packaging before knowing!! Come on MS, play the game and clearly state on the packaging that you can only install it on one system.
Most frustrating! Back to FS2004 for the laptop!
Most frustrating! Back to FS2004 for the laptop!
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I was exsited when i first saw this game advertised on Microsoft's offichal site. I orderd the game for £15. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Callum Bradley
Amazing!
Amazing game! Nothing to say, just it worth the money.
I bought FSX to check how good is a flight simulator nowadays and I assure you won't regret
I bought FSX to check how good is a flight simulator nowadays and I assure you won't regret
Published 1 month ago by Alfarous
Great game
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Not yet fully explored as I have been busy trying to finish my from plan balsa Halifax.
Hope to clock up many more hours soon
Hope to clock up many more hours soon
Published 3 months ago by No
FSX
Having used the sim before the days of FS98, I decided to recently purchase FSX after many years of not using the sim. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Will
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As stated in title,I made the mistake of not getting enough information on this title,nor did I realize that the platform of Windows 7 was not suitable for this. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. George Rahman
so-so
Only started on this a few days ago, so a bit early to give a more accurate review, but as for the graphics, well that is obvious from the outset, well improved on FS9 (04), but... Read more
Published 6 months ago by darrell
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