Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe DVD
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Video Game Reviews of Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe DVD
Customer Review: Pretty great, funky bugs, but worthwhile.
Summary: 4 Stars
I was one of the people that had the dreaded error 1935 on the install [this is due to MSXML SP2 being funky, especially on Windows Vista, untested on XP]. You might have to google around to find the solution, there's many different ones that work for different people.
But as far as other reviewers have said, you don't need a $3000 comp to play this game. Prices on PC's, vidcards, etc. have dropped so much. I have a $1200 HP machine with an Intel 6550 dual core processor, widescreen monitor [I play this game at 1280x720 widescreen res, 32 bit] and everything at ultra-high with my GeForce 8500GT 512 MB [they cost less than $100 these days, go with an 8800 if you can, they're heaps better even with less memory], and I get over 30 FPS. You don't need 70 FPS to play games, that's crazy.
The motion picture [movies that you'd watch on a DVD/VHS] runs at 29.97 FPS [25.something for PAL]. The human eye, AT MOST, can see 60 FPS, but 30 is suitable for normal vision [60 is a softened moving image, looks great though]. This game is really fun, and worth getting. I need to get FSX Acceleration, and I need to install SP2 [which promises DX10 detail levels]. I'm looking forward to all of the amazing features, and this game is VERY deep. I'm looking forward to the multiplayer, in which you can be an air traffic controller [deluxe only! and all the extra planes and missions are in the deluxe, don't bother with standard edition].
If you have the extra dinero, you might want to get X-Plane instead [it's about $80, but the FAA has approved it for pilot's training, so that's the REAL DEAL, it also requires a whopping 70 GB HD space]. But for quick fun, I think this is the way to go.
NOTE: You will need 16 GB of HD space to play this, and apparently 30 GB if you install SP2 for the directx 10 graphics.
Customer Review: simdeluxe
Summary: 4 Stars
I give this item as a gift, and my son thanked me twice for it. He is enjoying it a lot, says " it is a lot more realistic". Considering he already has a pilots license, I guess that's a pretty good statement.Customer Review: Excellent value and great game
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought this game for our 11-year-old son who wants to be a pilot. He LOVES it! The graphics are incredible, and the gameplay seems very realistic.
We haven't had any issues with slow loading or stop-frames like some reviewers have. We are running Windows Vista Home Premium on a Dell Inspiron 531 PC with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual core processor 4400+ 2.31 GHz, 2064 MB RAM, 32-bit operating system (If that means anything to the technical types).
Our son thinks his flying experience would be more realistic with a yoke and throttle. We agree that using the keyboard takes away from the flight experience.
Customer Review: Excellent sim with typical Micrfosoft issues
Summary: 3 Stars
FSX is great fun, but with all the hassles and poor performance, my conclusion is that Microsoft released it about a year early and without sufficient testing. If you just install it right out of the box, it barely runs. Only after installing the two service packs does it work the way it should. Some of the features seem to be a step backward from the previous version. For example, the camera movement in "spot view" is too erattic to use. Also the ATC text box does not go away automatically when you make a selection, as it did in Flight Similator 2004. Once the issues are all fixed, it does have a wealth of outstanding features and versitility. As I said, it should have been perfected prior to release instead of with service packs retroactively.Customer Review: Somebody Forgot To Optimize
Summary: 3 Stars
Upon first look this game clearly has major graphical improvements but unfortunately the developers apparently spent more time in making the game look good and not enough time in making it run as good as it looks. The game performs oddly in benchmarks as top-of-the-line systems record very similar fps on 1280x1024 with max settings and 1900x1200 maxed aswell. Resolution doesn't appear to affect fps which goes back to the lack of time spent optimizing this game. Overall, having a great computer will get you a maximum of 25-30 fps with high settings which some users can handle but for those who expect nothing but the best you will be disappointed.
The new features in this installment are forgettable as the "improved ATC" isn't exactly improved, they just added more options but did not improve their logic. The online component is a miss as the integration of lobby browser within the game is nice but the functionality is completely lacking. Scrolling through the online menu is cumbersome and frustrating.
If you're a Flight Simulator fan you will most likely be happier sticking to FS2004 for the time being. The performance decrease experienced when switching is not worth the "enhancements" FSX has to offer.