This is 2006 technology in programing. I know of none better, though. There is a large online community which has many planes you can put into the game. You really need a good joystick-- about --$50. Very serious users will have multiple monitors & foot peddles. Go figure that you can spend $200 an hour for lessons in the real world.
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As far as I can tell, the product is great and came as advertised (actually better). Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to want to work with Windows 10. I have a second machine with Window's 7 maybe it will work there. Everything was perfect except it doesn't work on my DELL...or at all in Window's 10. Understand, there was no guarantee or statement about being able to work with Window's 10.. I have a really high powered DELL L702 machine, with 8 gb of RAM, 3 TB's of Harddrive, `all w/3D capability, both current audio and video cards, JBL sound systems...it was really disappointing that this thing didn't work. Sometimes you just have to eat the $27.00.
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I consider myself to be a person who has a curiosity for almost everything in Life. So of course flying has become one of my dreams/ goals to accomplish. However, at this point in my life I am only able to afford minimal access to actual flying. So I did some research on the better flying games (as realistic to human Life as possible. I'm not into games that are made of sci-fi worlds. In MFS you fly out of real small and large airports all over the world. I fly over my house all the time in the game!) on the market, and I came across Microsoft Flight Simulator X, GOLD, Accelerator, ect. So I looked at the computer requirements and I noticed that my computer only had a 3.3 Microsoft gaming score. So I decided to stick with the Original Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Just to see how it works out. Well I can now say that I love it! And I am going to be looking to get the extension pack (Accelerator)unless they come out with something newer. If you have ever dreamed of flying an actual Boeing 747, single prop plane, or any generic commercial plane (not fighter jets) then this is a must have. Now many of the other reviews are going to say that its not that great because the graphics slow down the game on their computer. But you have to keep in mind that the game was released in 2006, and the computers that were made back then were not intended for this game. The game was probably made for future computers. Because it works great with my Microsoft gaming score of only 3.3 (out of 7). The only complaints that I have about my package, is that I wish there were more planes, and I wish you could custom build your own plane or something of that sort. And the other complaint is that I wish I had a joystick that vibrated much like the controllers with do with Playstation. But thats not the game makers fault, I just need a better joystick. So I'm looking forward to the next series of Microsoft Flight Simulator, because I will buy it, even if I'm a licensed pilot by then.Read full review
This is a great way to relax and enjoy a few hours of fun in a number of aircraft at a great selection of airports and simple landing strips. The aircraft are realistic and there is a virtual realism that gives you the effects of various natural weather conditioons. I flew Hang gliders and a variety of Ultralites for a number of years and this software gives a very realistic feel to the simulation, the only thing missing is the feeling in your stomach of the themal lift and downdraft reacting on the craft. The same goes for the sailplane and the helicopters. I wish the programmers were able to give sensory imput with the visual.
Over half a century ago I used to fly a Piper J3 when I was in the Civil Air Patrol. Life got busy, school was demanding, then I got married and had no time to call my own. Over the years I have been lucky enough to catch rides in small planes from time to time but I was always too broke to go for my license or be able to rent a plane just for the fun of flying. Then I discovered Flight Simulator X and decided to invest a few bucks in fun for me. Now I can fly J3's again or Cessna 172's but I still don't like helicopters or sail planes but they are imbedded in the software too along with a variety of other single and twin engine prop planes and a variety of jets from small Lears to the monster transcontinental flying busses. This software can be flown from the keyboard but my advice is to invest a few more dollars and get a good joystick for real fun then you can sit at your desk wearing your pajamas with a cup of coffee to keep you company and fly anywhere in the world that you want to from 223 countries and thousands of airports. Anybody of any age will be able to get really involved and have a ton of fun with this software if they like flying. I think that I'll poke up a Hawaii map and plot myself a corse form Hana to Midway and do a little bit of open water VFR, seat of the pants navigation now.Read full review
I've been using the 2004 version of "Flight Simulator", and found the user experience an improvement over "Flight Simulator 2000" my first. This 2006 version is a disappointment to me, particularly in the limitation of the view settings. I bought this to replace the 2004 edition, simply because it stopped working and the "patches" to fix the problem weren't working either. For the current used price, it's a decent value, but is just not compelling.
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I wanted to buy this Flight Simulator a long time ago. Airplanes have been one of my passions since I was a little kid. However, this game was about 60 or 70 dollars when it first came out and I knew I could get it cheaper here on eBay and I did get it last month for 12.00 dollars. I love FSX!!! It really gives you the feeling of flying. By the way, I do recommend though that you buy a joystick to use it. It's really hard with the keyboard and in my opinion is not as enjoyable as it is with a joystick. In fact, it's really hard to use the keyboard. One thing though about this is that if you really want to enjoy the beauty of this game you definitely have to have a dual core processor and a decent graphics card to set FSX at its highest graphics level and not compromise performance. You could play FSX at its lowest graphics and traffic level with the minimum specifications required by the game though. However, to enjoy the beauty of FSX, that is, flying an airplane and seeing more traffic around you, landing at an airport with airplanes landing and taking off, seeing the signs on the runway, listening to ATC and other airplanes communicating, watching ground vehicles and just like in a real life airport it is definitely mandatory a good processor and graphics card. Another thing I loved about this game is that you can download and add your favorite airplane of a real airline!! FSX uses fictitious airlines' names, but add-ons give you the chance of flying your favorite airplanes and airlines!! You could even fly the new Airbus A380!! I'm still new to FSX and I know there are lots of more things and surprises to discover. I've been doing this by trial and error but sooner or later you are going to have to read some of the material and lessons provided. Oh! I forgot about the missions! Taking the missions is a very good way to start if all you want to do is flying!!!! There are three different levels and they're very fun and helpful and you can try them as many times as you want and every time you succeed, you get a prize!! Overall I was very impressed with FSX since it really gives you the feeling of flying an airplane. This is not a game!! The title says it all: Flight Simulator really simulates flying!!!Read full review
Bought this after a few years of not flying. Installed it and wow it is great. The tutorial lessons are great. Installed extra planes and I am having fun. I love the feeling of being free in the air. I'm even thinking of taking real flying lessons.
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When I first ordered this, I was expecting fsx. But instead, fsx Gold edition came, which is even better! Gold edition has more detailed graphics and more airplanes than the original fsx, and you can still play multi-player with someone who has the just the fsx, which is why I bought this game. I don't know if they regularly ship the fsx gold, or not, but I do know that both are very good for training, multiplayer, and just doing your own thing. Another great thing is, for mine, it sparks and smokes when I land without any landing gear. ( if I have the realism settings down). So overall, a very good game!
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I've used Flight Simulator since 1989 (the real junkie one up to FS 2000 Pro). Love the fact that they keep improving it. Thanks to e-bay I also got it for an excellent price. Haven't had a desktop computer for a few years, but my new laptop has a full size keyboard and a 17" monitor. I can now play it anywhere. Great product even though Microsoft owns the market on a lot of game and especially operating systems for PC's.
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