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Top 5 Flight Sim Accessories
Hardcore flight sim fans will want more then just a good graphics card. Yokes, rudder pedals, headsets, and joysticks are hardware options flight simmers should consider buying.

Top 3 Skiing Games
Computer skiing games aren't always about you making your way down the mountain. There are skiing games available that focus on building and managing a ski resort. So instead of waiting for winter, or the perfect snowfall, try one of these skiing sims.

Top 3 Video Cards
You'll need a good video card to fully enjoy many games. The minimums are usually not enough to see all the details and smoothness you'd like to get. High-end video cards are expensive, but well worth it. However, most games do not ultilize the special features of high end cards. For those with a tight budget, there are a few great cards to try as well.

Top 10 Must Have Sims
Each year many new sim games are released, but quite frankly, many of them will only hold your attention for a few days. There are a few good ones available, that everyone should have!

Top 5 Family Sims
There are lots of simulation games out there. It's not easy to tell which is a good game for children. Below are my top picks for families to play together. The games listed have education value and are very fun to play.

Top 9 Sports Sims
When you can't be playing your favorite sport, why not play it on the computer? Sports sims put you on the sidelines and have you manage the team through trading, signing contracts, changing the lineup, etc, or take part in the action.

Top 3 Mecha Sim Games
Mecha sims are basically robot games. The story line for these games generally includes taking back a country or land. These games have a lot of action. So if you enjoy combat or shooter games, chances are you'll like these.

Top 3 Mice for Gamers
The mouse is an important part of your computer. Optical is the way to go. I was forever cleaning the inside of my old one. Wireless is great for gaming however, long gaming sessions can really wear out mice.

Top 3 Sound Cards
To really get into a game there's nothing like sound that immerses you into the game. I like to hear every detail possible, and clearly. Here are my favorite picks for sound cards.

Top 3 Multiplayer Sim Games
Many games are meant for the single player, with some multiplayer options that doesn't always live up to the hopes and wishes of gamers. You'll find that some games just outdo the others with awesome multiplayer options. Many times you can play against others via a LAN or Internet connection.

Top 4 Sims by Sid Meier
Sid Meier is a well-known game designer. He has created some very addictive and trend setting games. If you've played one of them, you may want to think about trying another one.

Top 4 Submarine & Naval Sims
Naval sims bring the world of submarines and ships to you. Most naval sims involve combat, and many around a specific era. Submarine sims can be difficult games to understand, but are worth the effort.

Top 3 World War 2 Flight Sims
Like many others, my favorite era in history to study is World War II. World War II flight simulators are a great way to learn more about the time period, and get a chance to fight for your country. Developers have put a lot of time and research into these games, to make them as realistic as possible.

Top 4 Life Sims
Life sims can be about every day life, or a certain aspect of life. "The Sims" has completely changed the life simulations category. Over the last few years there have been only a few good life simulations. Here are my favorites.

Top 7 Ancient Themed Sims
There are a few good games that are centered around ancient time periods. They involve combat, trading, politics, and strategy. If you are looking to be challenged and have fun, try one of these games.

Top 4 Joysticks
There are so many joysticks out there, that it's hard to tell which ones are really best. The expensive ones are not always what you need. You need to look at features, and what you really need. There are many things to take into consideration. One thing is for sure, if you are really going to enjoy your favorite flight sim, you need a joystick.

Top 4 Historical Sims
Historical sims recreate a past event or time period as accurately as possible. Many of the games are also included in other genres with simulation game, like combat or flight. This is a great genre for history buffs.

Top 3 Gamepads
Gamepads are great for racing and sports game, especially hockey games. Gamepads come in a variety of styles and designs. Be sure to try one out, to make sure your hands fit just right on the controller.

Top 5 Flight Sims
The genre of flight simulations has came so far over the last few years. The graphics are intense, many playing options, and realism keep flight sim fans going back for more. There are so many good flight simulators it is hard to narrow it down to just a few. Here is my attempt at narrowing down the long list of excellent flight simulators.

Top 7 Space Sims
Space games are often combat sims too, and sometimes they drift into science fiction territory. Explore uncharted territory and battle against a variety of forces in space sims.

Top 4 Racing & Driving Sims
Racing sims often offer lots of action and great multiplayer capabilities. You'll find some of the best graphics and sound in racing sims. Here are a few of them.

Top 7 Combat Sims
Combat sims often appeal to action game fans also, because of the intensity of gameplay and graphics. Flight, tank, and Calvary are just some of the types of combat you can engage in.

Top 6 Classic Sims
There are some games that people will just keep playing no matter how much time has passed. No one ever forgets that special game that opened the world of gaming to them.

Top 8 City Building Sims
The fascination of having your own simulated city started with Will Wright's "SimCity Classic." Since then, there have been other games putting their own twist to the city building simulation game genre. Games have come a long way since then, and there are lots of great city building games out there to try.

Top 9 Business Sims
Business simulation games cover a lot different areas, and can be very addictive. But, there are so many different "tycoon" games out there; sometimes it's hard to tell which ones are actually quality games. Here are my picks for the top business simulations.

 
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