Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: ACES Studio
Format: DVD
Genre: Flight Simulation
Release Date: October 17, 2006
Versions Available: Standard & Deluxe
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
"Microsoft Flight Simulator X" Description: "Microsoft Flight Simulator X" is the 10th game of the popular flight sim series. For anyone looking for a flight simulator, this series is the first you should look at. "Microsoft Flight Simulator X" covers a lot of ground, if it's not enough for you there are add-ons by third party companies (and individuals, often times free) that expand upon "Microsoft Flight Simulator X" by adding detailed scenery and planes.
Difference Between Standard Versus Deluxe:
Standard Features:
- 2 DVD
- 18 airplanes
- 40 airports
- 28 cities
- 30+ missions
- 2 DVD
- 24 airplanes
- 45 airports
- 38 cities
- 50+ missions
- Glass panel (G1000) cockpit
- Tower controller
It's worth buying the Deluxe version of "Microsoft Flight Simulator X" for more cities and missions. Even if you haven't played "Microsoft Flight Simulator" before, the few dollars extra is worth spending to get more content, especially if you are interested in mission-based play.
New "Microsoft Flight Simulator X" Features:
- 16 new airports in Standard Edition, 21 new airports in Deluxe
- Mission-based play
- Additional graphical details to add to realism (traffic on highways, animals, boats on the water, air traffic).
- New aircraft including: AirCreation 582SL Ultralight and Maule M7-260C Orion with wheels and skis.
- Increated online gameplay that should bring the community closer.
- "Microsoft Flight Simulator X" Standard Edition
- "Microsoft Flight Simulator X" Deluxe Edition
