Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000
For more than 17 years, Microsoft's Flight Simulator series has provided hours of enjoyment for veteran pilots and aviation amateurs everywhere. Although the past few versions disappointed hard-core fans, Microsoft's latest, Flight Simulator 2000 looks to reinvent itself with a host of new and improved features. With overhauled terrain graphics, a revamped flight model, and more than 20,000 worldwide airports, this edition is one of the most feature-packed flight simulations on the market. Though Flight Simulation 2000 is compatible with all aircraft, scenery, and adventures from Flight Simulator 98, the new simulation features plenty of additions, including new aircraft, the Concorde and Boeing 777-300, and six new and graphically improved cities to explore: London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago. Vastly improved weather effects complement the highly detailed terrain; Flight Simulator 2000 allows players to download current real-world weather conditions off Microsoft's online gaming service. Microsoft also offers a slightly higher-priced Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Edition that includes even more features, such as two additional aircraft, six additional detailed cities, and a flight dynamics editor. With either simulator, you're guaranteed a much better simulation than its predecessors and one that performs admirably against the current aviation sim crop. --Doug Radcliffe
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 is the latest version of Microsoft's highly realistic, graphically advanced flight simulat or, the best-selling PC flight simulation ever produced. Microsoft has worked closely with leaders in the aviation industry: aircr aft manufacturers, training and pilot organizations, data suppliers, and flight instructors to make Flight Simulator 2000 Professi onal Edition as real as it gets. Flight Simulator 2000 is the civilian flight simulator for the new millennium. Built on a foundation of realism that spans over 17 years, Flight Simulator 2000 is the largest leap forward in Microsoft Flight Simulator history. For the first time ever, we are o ffering a "Professional" Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator in addition to Flight Simulator 2000. The Professional version of F light Simulator 2000 is geared to Flight Simulator enthusiasts, real pilots, those who want "more features and more content" and t hose who are interested in using Flight Simulator 2000 as a PC-based flight training and proficiency aid.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Reviews
If FSX is too powerful for you, I suggest getting FS2004. but for the year 2006-2007, I would HIGHLY suggest FSX, if you computer can handel it. It is an incredible ammount more realistic. Its computer specs aren't nearly as demanding as FSXs, but still, don't expect any of these programs to run smoothly on that $500 computer from Best Buy. It is a great program, with TONS of addons and a great comunity around it. FS2000 was an INCREDIBLE program when it came out around 2000 (go figure.).
In short, by now any decent machine will run 2002 without hiccups. With the release of the even newer version (ACOF), I got a bargain price on '02, and found it ran at least as nice as FS 2000, and had more fluid atmospheric effects (including - at last - movable waves). Add-On aircraft are more easily sorted on 2002 than 2000, and the old game gains less in of an edge in framerate on 2002 than it lost over FS 98. I got this game a few years back as a steal, thinking that my P4 wouldn't satisfactorily run "FS 2002", or that the differences between the two were minor enough to obviate the higher price of the "newer" game. You don't need FS 2000 anymore.
Like my son's and their games, I keep bypassing the tutorials and going right for the "fun" elements: flying a 737 into my home airport, attempting takeoff in the Concorde. I find the tutorials are thorough and easy to understand. THere are tremendous online resources where you can download additional aircraft, paint schemes, etc.My only complaint so far: the Help section is absolutely the least intuitive and help-oriented I have ever seen for a MS product. Very little detail and drill down available. I have long wanted to get into the left hand seat of an airplane, and MS FS does an excellent job of that. I guess I'll have to fork out the [money]and get the 3rd party guide.Advice: get a joystick. With even a rudimentary understanding of flight principals, I can get off the ground andget back down again. A mouse or key commands are poor substitutes for a control yoke
You need a 500mhz computer or better to play the game.I have tried playing X plane and it wasnt better than FS200. And also i strongly also recommend a joystick. Did you know that pilots train with this game sometimes. I started downloading and it took me about 10 minutes since the game has 2 disks. and i get a $20 mail in rebate.
So i strongly recommend Fs 2000 because its cheap and it teaches you like you were a real pilot. I have just bought this game for only 30 dollars. I went to start flying a plane and the graphics were ok. The beginning was a little tough since you have to get to know the game but after only 15 minutes it was pretty easy. what could be better than this.
Knowing from my experiences it is very hard to fly a plane yust using the arrow keys. Flight simulator 2000 is a very detailed game. Don't get me wrong, this is a pretty cool game if your into flight sims. The radios don't work at all in flight plan mode. The only things I don't like about are, You are alone in the air, Theirs Very rarely any air traffic, and if their is it's only a plane or two. Also if you plan your own flight by wsing the flight planner mode, don't even bother going through all the trouble finding the right nav, com, and transponder code because it's no use. Also, I strongly recommend getting a joystick if you decide to get this game.
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