--- product_id: 48714908 title: "Microsoft Flight Simulator X Standard (PC)" brand: "microsoft" price: "£39.77" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Microsoft" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48714908-microsoft-flight-simulator-x-standard-pc store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Global airport & city simulation Optimized for mid-to-high PC specs 100+ aircraft models Microsoft Flight Simulator X Standard (PC) **Brand:** microsoft **Price:** £39.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛫 Elevate your cockpit game—where realism meets adventure! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Microsoft Flight Simulator X Standard (PC) by microsoft - **How much does it cost?** £39.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48714908-microsoft-flight-simulator-x-standard-pc) ## Best For - microsoft enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted microsoft brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fly Anywhere, Anytime:** Explore every major airport and iconic city landmark worldwide with unmatched realism. - • **Optimized for Serious Sim Fans:** Runs smoothly on PCs with 1.8GHz+ processors and 256MB+ graphics cards—no need for a supercomputer. - • **Immersive Missions & Challenges:** Engage in 55+ structured missions including search & rescue, firefighting, and Hollywood stunt flights. - • **Diverse Fleet at Your Fingertips:** Pilot over 100 aircraft types, from jumbo jets to helicopters and seaplanes. - • **Stunning Visuals & Realistic Weather:** Experience breathtaking graphics and dynamic weather that bring every flight to life. ## Overview Microsoft Flight Simulator X Standard delivers the most realistic civilian flight experience on PC, featuring over 100 aircraft, global airport and city simulations, and 55+ engaging missions. Designed for mid-to-high spec PCs, it combines stunning visuals with dynamic weather to immerse you in the skies like never before. ## Description desertcart.co.uk Review In a nutshell: Microsoft’s original civilian flight sim is still clocking up the air miles with the most significant sequel for years and a genuine attempt to make it more accessible for non-propellerheads.The lowdown: While almost all other flight simulators have fallen from grace on the PC, Microsoft have never given up on the genre with a game that’s as ruthlessly realistic as it is completely free of any kind of violence. Every major, and minor, airport in the world is simulated and every major city has its share of recognisable landmarks, allowing you to fly anywhere in the world. There’s a huge range of different aircraft to fly too: from jumbo jets and seaplanes to helicopters and everything in between. The only problem is that the game needs a seriously powerful PC to run at full whack, but even on lower detail levels this is still a stunning achievement.Most exciting moment: Despite the realism, the game isn’t all dry simulation. There are a lot of fun missions to try out, including acting as a Hollywood stuntman, going on search and rescue flights, fighting fires and even flying over the infamous Area 51.Since you ask: The deluxe version of the game includes more cities, airports and aircraft as a well as an extra series of twenty-odd missions. There are also some additional multiplayer options, including the chance to share aircraft and have a go in the control tower.The bottom line: The most realistic commercial flight sim ever. Again.-HARRISON DENT Manufacturer's Description From award winning game developer ACES comes Flight Simulator X. The latest instalment will include the usual genre leading realism that continues to awe real pilots and will serve as the graphical benchmark for games on Windows Vista. Additionally, Flight Simulator X will deliver for the first time structured game play with more than 55 missions to choose from which will test the skills of players of all levels. Review: Flight simulator x detailed review - I have just baught the game off desertcart and would like to help the future buyers know what they are getting. you may have viewed the video (on this page of flight simulator x) and be amazed by the quality of the sim. dont be fooled by other peoples reviews on here saying "we dont all have a super computer like bill gates" and letting you down thinking you cant run it. i have installed it on both of my pc's. 1st pc has 2.8ghz intel duel core, 1gb ram, 300gb hdd, and a 512mb graphics card. i can run the game on ultra high settings with no glitches or pauses working with no problems this is full on graphics, detail, scenery, weather etc. my other pc is intel 2.6ghz, 1gb ram, 256mb graphics card and 2x80gb hdd. on the 2nd pc i can run the sim on medium high settings (which is about 3/4's of the full settings on graphics, detail, scenery, weather etc) and runs with no glitches or pauses... i cant say i have tryed the settings higher yet but it may handel a little more. the system spec's on the game case say; at least windows xp or vista, 1ghz or higher, 15gb hdd, 32mb graphics card... i am sure with the lowest spec's even with lowest graphic settings the game will pause and have glitches... very demanding on graphics, BUT if you have any pc with (in my mind) atleast 1.8ghz, windows xp, 256/512mb ram, 64/128mb graphics card you will see a good view from the game. if you have the spec or higher than my 1st pc then definatly buy this... you wont be dissapointed. i hope i have helped people with any questions about this, and be warned... you WILL NEED A DVD ROM!!! wont work with a normal cd-rom. have fun. edd Review: Don't bother too problematic - Had to telephone Microsoft for another key when I got this little baby because of an Invalid product code ... No it wasn't a fake but it is a glitch and the number you have to give them is very hard to read number on the disc. Furthermore it can be a nightmare if you need to reinstall. Is it worth it for the better graphics? Marginally and I mean marginally and there is a distinct lack of traffic. If you have FS2004 then stick to it ## Features - Microsoft Flight Simulator X - Complete package - - 1 user - DVD - English International - Not for Latin America ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000F6Y5IW | | Best Sellers Rank | 27,318 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 1,243 in PC Games 4,808 in PlayStation Legacy Systems | | Country of origin | United Kingdom | | Customer reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (238) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | G000002117 | | Manufacturer | Microsoft | | Product Dimensions | 19.1 x 13.6 x 1.5 cm; 40 g | | Release date | 23 May 2012 | ## Images ![Microsoft Flight Simulator X Standard (PC) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FcI81u2FL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: will this game work on windows 7?** A: I would think so, it works on Vista and 7 is more compatable with older games. **Q: Is it compatible with windows 8** A: The honest answer is I don't know, but what I do know it isn't with windows 7 and if it tells you to download drivers to make it compatible I wouldn't bother as I tried everything they said with windows 7. I am no computer expert but what I know now is I should have kept my old computer systems such as Xperia and windows 98 etc as all of my old purchases will no longer play on windows 7 so I might as well throw them all away. Also what I know now is you really need a specialist gaming computer to play these simulator games with a really good graphics card otherwise they run slow and become unplayable. Sorry not really answered your original question but that's the best I can do.RegardsA.Kay **Q: does this work with Logitech flight simulator controls** A: Yes it does 😊 **Q: will this work on windows 10 ?** A: Since i have still win 7. i cant say. but it has worked from earlier windows version and they are not making a new version so probably it will work. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flight simulator x detailed review *by E***S on 5 May 2007* I have just baught the game off amazon and would like to help the future buyers know what they are getting. you may have viewed the video (on this page of flight simulator x) and be amazed by the quality of the sim. dont be fooled by other peoples reviews on here saying "we dont all have a super computer like bill gates" and letting you down thinking you cant run it. i have installed it on both of my pc's. 1st pc has 2.8ghz intel duel core, 1gb ram, 300gb hdd, and a 512mb graphics card. i can run the game on ultra high settings with no glitches or pauses working with no problems this is full on graphics, detail, scenery, weather etc. my other pc is intel 2.6ghz, 1gb ram, 256mb graphics card and 2x80gb hdd. on the 2nd pc i can run the sim on medium high settings (which is about 3/4's of the full settings on graphics, detail, scenery, weather etc) and runs with no glitches or pauses... i cant say i have tryed the settings higher yet but it may handel a little more. the system spec's on the game case say; at least windows xp or vista, 1ghz or higher, 15gb hdd, 32mb graphics card... i am sure with the lowest spec's even with lowest graphic settings the game will pause and have glitches... very demanding on graphics, BUT if you have any pc with (in my mind) atleast 1.8ghz, windows xp, 256/512mb ram, 64/128mb graphics card you will see a good view from the game. if you have the spec or higher than my 1st pc then definatly buy this... you wont be dissapointed. i hope i have helped people with any questions about this, and be warned... you WILL NEED A DVD ROM!!! wont work with a normal cd-rom. have fun. edd ### ⭐ Don't bother too problematic *by P***N on 2 January 2014* Had to telephone Microsoft for another key when I got this little baby because of an Invalid product code ... No it wasn't a fake but it is a glitch and the number you have to give them is very hard to read number on the disc. Furthermore it can be a nightmare if you need to reinstall. Is it worth it for the better graphics? Marginally and I mean marginally and there is a distinct lack of traffic. If you have FS2004 then stick to it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ arrived in excellent condition. I loaded it into Windows 10 and ... *by M***G on 8 September 2017* This, although second hand, arrived in excellent condition. I loaded it into Windows 10 and throughout the install there was little indication that it was loading - infact, at the end windows went into being reconfigured and closed down. I was worried but the install had completed without me knowing, it was all there in programs. I then simply ran it from programs and it went to key validation. The official specs for this have always been short of what's needed, but I run it fine with on CPU 1.5 with a 4GB graphics card. I use a gaming laptop linked to a hd monitor. I can max the sliders but get the best out of it when knocking water details, cars and boats down by half on the sliders and putting autogen density at just "dense" it makes a difference. 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