Customer Reviews

Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe DVD

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Just got it. Wonderful simulator, it goes without saying. But My Pentium 4, 1.7 is not ready for this. If you buy it first you have to buy the most modern computer in the world ... otherwise it's better to use FS 2004. I think I'll go back to FS 2004 till I can afford to upgrade my comp or get new one. So far it's slide show.

I would love to review this product as I purchased it for my son, who is crazy about flying. It's too bad that I have not received it. Received an email on April 28th telling me it was shipped. 30 days later and no game. I hope I haven't been bamboozled.

Have been flying with Microsoft for over 20 years, this is not a game it's a real world flying class. I do not suggest for people who are looking for an Arcade game, it's a serious learning software. If you want to learn all about the real world of flying with Navigation, GPS, Routes, Airport, Air Traffic etc... and if you are ready to invest hours of learning, this is what you're looking for. Personnally, I love it and always will I guess...

This is a great game (although I don't consider it a game fore it doesn't meet the definition of a video game), and other people would agree, including all of those people and companies that have decided that it would be a great idea to make an "add-on". You can purchase an add-on in retail stores or ordering it on-line, which is much more popular to do and I think the most reasonable way to do it, and you can download free-ware or pay-ware (though pay-ware almost always is the better way to go). Microsoft FSX includes many missions ranging from; back country bush flying to airliners to flying in red bull air races. It also includes, in the fully purchased version, on-line multiplayer, a good way to fly with your friends and family, or even make new friends all over the world. you can even join virtual airlines (VA) or a virtual military (VM) from various airlines, from Air Canada to Zwaan Airlines. You will be able to fly from 24,000+ airports, so what's to keep you from buzzing your town, taking off and landing at your local airport.

On a trip to Florida last year, our son decided that he would like to be a pilot when he gets older. They have flight simulator at his school, and he just loves it. He said if he got this game and a joystick with throttle for Christmas he would fall on the floor and cry. Well he didn't cry, but he was soooo happy. He said he would recommend this to everyone. Needless to say I'm learning alot about planes and airports lately. :)

I gave this as a birthday gift to my father (who is a recreational pilot). He juste loves it. Every time I watch him play, he explains to me about how much this simulator feels real. And with the game-extensions (I got him the WWII one) you can explore many different styles of flying. So, as I can see, a very good gift for a pilot or a want-to-be pilot.

As a complete novice pilot, I find this game to be both very instructive and fun. Work through the lessons and take a break once in a while by accessing free flight or missions just for the fun of it. The learning, if done dilligently, will take a few months but there is real satisfaction in completing each lesson.

A couple of thoughts. I'd suggest you buy the joystick with this game. Flying, apparently, requires minute and gentle adjustments of the controls, especially when flying jets. Who'd have thought? There are distinct disadvantages to using a mouse and the keyboard. Also, I would have liked it if you were able to save lessons partway through, as you can missions. There are also a few small glitches in the software so that if you go off track, the commentary and directions may not always acknowledge where you are or what you're doing.

Overall, an excellent product and well-worth the money. Thank you, too, Amazon for ease of ordering and expeditious handling and shipping.

Soo fun to play I can now see all over the world but it dos take alot of space on your computer and needs a good gameing card/video card if you have a good card this game is good for you.

Soo fun to play I can now see all over the world but it dos take alot of space on your computer and needs a good gameing card/video card if you have a good card this game is good for you.

Excellent features and realism. Equally enjoyable for both pilots and pretent pilots. It should be noted, to gain the maximum from this program an enhanced video card is required.