Microsoft Flight simulator X is the best flight sim made by far. The realism here is at a level never seen before. The entire world has been put into this game and many of the landmarks have been created using an extra level of detail. My favourite aspect of this game is how the missions become less "boring simulation" and more "sandbox fun". During the course of the game you will have the chance to search for lost animals in Africa, rescue an injured climber from the side of an icy mountain and even explore a mysterious Aztec temple that results in your plane going a bit haywire. There is a wide variety of planes to fly from the ...  Read the complete review

Aviation enthusiast? Wannabe pilot? Or if you just fancy a spin in the latest militery jet this product has it all. After many years of jumping around from one flight simulator to the next Microsoft have hit the nail on the head! The simulator is complex enough that a real pilot could no doubt gain much enjoyment from ore-flight preparations and aircraft handling but it is also simple enough that you could let an eager 5 year old loose with it without shouts of 'it's not working'. I personally would very much recommend the additional purchase of a joystick with it as it really does enhance takeoff and landings. I would advise Microsoft to maybe do a joint package with ...  Read the complete review

Had this flight simulator for over a year and love it! Flight Simulator X has a load more fantastic features than previous versions of FS. Straight away you notice the "virtual cockpit" view when flying, this allows you to see the whole of the cockpit like you are actually in it, rather than just the instrument panel as before. You can move the pilots "head" with the keyboard or hat control on your joystick. The graphics are much better in this addition as well as the variety of aircraft. The Boeing 747 is especially fun to fly, aswell as the seaplanes. The multiplayer feature is brilliant, you can fly with people from around the world as either a ...  Read the complete review

one word sums this game up REALISTICNESS, theyve got the details down to the bottom, the graphics are amazing provided your pc is fast enough and the realism of flying effects, ATC (Air Traffic Controll), etc are very true to life. if your a little worried about using the ATC its not problem you dotn have to use it. new to flying and seem to fly causing damage all the time? no worries just set the settings to begginer or Easy level. an add-on pack called 'Flight simulator X Acceletration expansion pack' in this pack you get more aircraft and more missions which use the new aircraft. overall the game has pleanty to do, the graphics are amazing and the realisticness is un .  Read the complete review