
In addition, the Deluxe Edition features 24 aircraft compared to 18 in the Standard Edition, 45 high-detail airports compared to 40, 38 high-detail cities compared to 28, and 51 structured missions compared to 30+. The Deluxe Edition incorporates some additional features, including an on-disc Software Development Kit (SDK), three airplanes with the Garmin G1000 Flight Deck, and the ability for the player to Air Traffic Control (ATC) other online users with a radar screen. Microsoft Flight Simulator X was released in three editions, Standard, Deluxe and later Gold. Note the Boeing 747 traffic and traffic readout on the right screen. Deluxe Edition File:C172 g1000 screenshot.pngĪ screenshot showing the Cessna 172 with G1000 cockpit flying in a multiplayer session. On 17 August 2010, Microsoft announced " Microsoft Flight", a new simulation game that includes a further improved graphics engine, and enhanced simulation features.įeatures Standard vs. Microsoft later confirmed this and stated they are committed to the Flight Simulator franchise, and expected to continue to release products in the series, but had nothing specific to announce at that time.

On 22 January 2009, it was reported that development team behind the product was being heavily affected by Microsoft's ongoing job cuts, with indications that the entire Microsoft Flight Simulator team was being laid off. Microsoft Flight Simulator X has a required system rating of 3 for Windows Vista and a recommended rating of 5. The overall reaction by the community was quite positive, and the graphical quality of the simulator has greatly increased. Following E3 2006 in May 2006, Microsoft published new screenshots, videos and an official trailer. This also included mission-based gameplay with mission specific aircraft as well as an upgraded rendering engine capable of increased detail. Microsoft released screenshots as well as a list of frequently asked questions as a press release on Flight Simulator Insider, as well as numerous flight simulator communities (see External links). Microsoft Flight Simulator X was officially unveiled at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) as a gaming showcase for Microsoft Windows Vista and is now also compatible with Windows 7.

The deluxe version features 24 types of aircraft, and 38 highly detailed cities. It also includes 18 planes, 28 detailed cities, and 40 highly detailed airports. According to Microsoft's Web site for the game, a standard edition features everything from navaids to GPS and airways.

It was officially released to the US market on October 17, 2006. Microsoft Flight Simulator X marks the tenth version of the popular line of flight simulators.
