Take to the skies in the World’s favourite flight simulator! The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations.
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Release Date: 16 Oct, 2006

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Buy Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

24,99€

Packages that include this game

Buy FSX: Steam Edition + Piper Aztec Twin Pack

Includes 2 items: FSX: Steam Edition - Piper Aztec Add-On, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Buy FSX: Steam Edition + Skychaser Add-On Twin Pack

Includes 2 items: FSX: Steam Edition - Skychaser Add-On, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Buy Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition + Treasure Hunt Twin Pack

Includes 2 items: FSX: Steam Edition - Treasure Hunt Add-On, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Buy FSX: Steam Edition + Skychaser + Piper Aztec Triple Pack

Includes 3 items: FSX: Steam Edition - Piper Aztec Add-On, FSX: Steam Edition - Skychaser Add-On, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Buy Dovetail Games Franchise Collection 2

Includes 8 items: Dovetail Games Flight School, Euro Fishing, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, Train Simulator 2016, Train Simulator: Norfolk Southern Coal District Route Add-On, Train Simulator: Sherman Hill Route Add-On, Train Simulator: Union Pacific SD60M Loco Add-On, Train Simulator: West Rhine: Cologne - Koblenz Route Add-On

Buy Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Premium Edition

Includes 6 items: FSX: Steam Edition - 3D Lights Redux Add-On, FSX: Steam Edition - Accu-Feel Add-On, FSX: Steam Edition - FTX Trees HD Add-On, FSX: Steam Edition - RAAS Professional Add-On, FSX: Steam Edition - REX Texture Direct 4 Add-On, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Buy FSX: Steam Edition - Mega Mission Edition

Includes 8 items: FSX: Steam Edition - Air Alaska Add-On, FSX: Steam Edition - Arctic Rescue Add-On, FSX: Steam Edition - Cargo Crew Add-On, FSX: Steam Edition - Dangerous Approaches Add-On, FSX: Steam Edition - FS Academy: On Instruments, FSX: Steam Edition - Pushing the Envelope Add-On, FSX: Steam Edition - Treasure Hunt Add-On, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

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12 August

Last chance to win one of two TFRP T.Flight Rudder Pedals



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-Dovetail Games Flight Simulation team

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12 August

Update released for the T-38A Talon

An update for MilViz’s T-38A Talon is now live. If you have automatic Steam updates enabled, this update will be downloaded next time you restart the Steam client.

The change list is as follows:

Removes the non-functional GPS key command (Shift + 3) from the aircraft
Updated manual to reflect the new version.

This update is approx. 2MB

Happy flying!

-FSX: Steam Edition Team

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Reviews

“An extraordinarily well-crafted piece of software and one of the most significant releases in flight simming history”
Games Radar

“An incredible amount of content”
Gamespot

“FSX is the finest non-combat flight-sim money can buy”
Eurogamer

About This Game

Take to the skies in the World’s favourite flight simulator!

The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations. Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition has updated multiplayer and Windows 8.1 support.

Take the controls of aircraft such as the 747 jumbo jet, F/A-18 Hornet, P-51D Mustang, EH-101 helicopter and others - an aircraft for every kind of flying and adventure. Select your starting location, set the time, the season, and the weather. Take off from one of more than 24,000 airports and explore a world of aviation beauty that has entranced millions of plane fans from across the globe.

FSX Steam Edition offers players a connected world where they can choose who they want to be, from air-traffic controller to pilot or co-pilot. Racing mode allows you to compete against friends with four types of racing, including Red Bull Air Race courses, the unlimited Reno National Championship course, as well as cross country, competition sailplane courses and fictional courses like the Hoop and Jet Canyon. Test your skills with three different levels of difficulty, from simple pylon racing to racing highly challenging courses in a variety of weather conditions.

With over 80 missions, test your prowess to earn rewards. Try your hand at Search and Rescue, Test Pilot, Carrier Operations, and more. Keep track of how you have done on each mission and improve your skill levels until you’re ready for the next challenge.

FSX Steam Edition enables pilots to fly the aircraft of their dreams, from the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver floatplane and Grumman G-21A Goose to the AirCreation 582SL Ultralight and Maule M7 Orion with wheels and skis. Add to your collection of aircraft and improve the fidelity of your world with FSX Add-ons.

The inclusion of AI-controlled jetways, fuel trucks and moving baggage carts, adds extra realism to the experience of flying at busy airports.

Whether you want to challenge your friends to a heart-pounding race or just take in the scenery, FSX Steam Edition will immerse you in a dynamic, living world that brings a realistic flying experience into your home.

Download size: 16.4GB

PLEASE NOTE

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition (FSX: Steam Edition) is functionally similar to the boxed version of Microsoft Flight Simulator X (MSFSX). We have worked extensively with third party developers to make sure the two products can work alongside each other, however due to the wide range of add-on products available for MSFSX, we cannot guarantee that your existing content will work with Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition.

The Flight Simulator X Software Development Kit (SDK) is not included with FSX: Steam Edition.

If you already have MSFSX installed on your PC and are concerned about running the two games alongside each other, you may wish to consider installing FSX: Steam Edition on a separate PC.

If you already have MSFSX and add-ons installed they will only be accessible through your existing installation. They will not be duplicated across the original edition and Steam Edition of the simulator.

Included Aircraft

  • Augusta Westland EH101 (Helicopter)
  • Airbus A321
  • AirCreation 582L Trike Ultralight
  • Beechcraft Baron 58
  • Beechcraft King Air 350
  • Bell 206B JetRanger (Helicopter)
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 747-400
  • Boeing F/A-18
  • Bombardier CRJ700
  • Bombardier LearJet 45
  • Cessna C172SP Skyhawk
  • Cessna C208B Grand Caravan
  • De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
  • DG Flugzeugbau DG-808S
  • Douglas DC3
  • Extra 300S
  • Gumman G21A Goose
  • Maule M7 Orion
  • Maule M7 Orion (on skis)
  • Mooney Bravo
  • North American P-51D Mustang
  • Piper J-3 Cub
  • Robinson R22 Beta II (Helicopter)

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later
    • Processor: 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core)
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX®9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required)
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Broadband internet connection required for multiplayer features
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PsychoRealm
( 2.8 hrs on record )
Posted: 12 August
This is the best version (Steam) of an already great game.
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[SA]☣browniebinsquash
( 76.8 hrs on record )
Posted: 12 August
This game is great i have been flying with friends and flying long flights and with all the proper ecuipment it feels so realistic and the is the best flying game i ever played
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Sneepar
( 0.3 hrs on record )
Posted: 12 August
You can kys in a plane and not actually kys!








kys
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Slim Pickens
( 13.4 hrs on record )
Posted: 11 August
An absolute must-have for flight enthusiasts. A modding industry was built around FSX and it is thriving well. This is the benchmark flight simulator that nobody else can compete with. And now that Dovetail has taken the reins, there is no end in sight. Don't let its age fool you or be fooled by competitors. This is THE flight simulator to have......along with the massive amount of addons/mods that make it extraordinary.
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Drake
( 438.9 hrs on record )
Posted: 11 August
Its a pretty good game.... I love planes soo....
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SciFiEntertainement
( 85.2 hrs on record )
Posted: 11 August
This is game for all aviation fans who doesn't have so strong PC to handle games like P3D or X-Plane 10. To be honest when I first played this game I was complete noob and angry because it was realy hard to fly but once when I googled a bit I finded a few nice tutorials and manuals on how to control your aircraft. Later on I got myself VATsim account and started to fly online. It was so fun to play online and for me it changed entire picture of flying.

If you spend a bit of money and get some custom airport details (it wil make airport look great) and other addons your game can look same as P3d or X-Plane 10.


10/10 Would recommend
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The Doctor
( 22.0 hrs on record )
Posted: 11 August
It's nice and stable, but Steam took it off me due to my "credit card", when there was no problem.
They just removed FSX:SE, nothing else. .-.
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stevetowler52
( 13.6 hrs on record )
Posted: 10 August
IN THE LAST MONTH I HAVE PURCHASED AEROSOFT FS2 AND FLIGHTSIM FSX SE AND THEY BOTH LOCK UP WITHIN MINUTES OF OPENING THE GAME. I HAVE AN HI END PC AND LOADS OF MEMORY. STEAM ARE NOT INTERESTED IN ANY COMPLAINTS THEY JUST WANT YOUR HARD EARNED CASH...
I WAS GOING TO PURCHASE PREPAR 3D OR ALL THE ADD ONS FOR FSX SE. BUT I CANNOT TRUST THIS PLATFORM I GOT 2 HRS PLAY FROM FSX AND THATS IT!!!!.
NOT IMPRESSED OR HAPPY WITH THEIR ATTITUDE. SO MY FLIGHTSIM DAYS ARE OVER AFTER 27 YRS.
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TheRealWeeden
( 6.7 hrs on record )
Posted: 10 August
I originally bought this game a few weeks after launch. After alot of use the discs became so scratched that it was literally unplayable. I was so excited when I found it on steam.

This game is alot of fun if you enjoy simulators. At first it can be difficult to get the hang of. (especially if you dont program your own macros.) I literally had a printout of all the controlls hung under my monitor so I could easily view them.

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Peafowl
( 6.5 hrs on record )
Posted: 10 August
Very Good Simulation Game but for some reason it loads really long... Some of the downloadable contents are a little too expensive. But overall really good!
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Most Helpful Reviews  In the past 30 days
17 of 18 people (94%) found this review helpful
17 people found this review funny
Recommended
22.6 hrs on record
Posted: 6 August
-Get the game from steam sale
-Looks like a nice casual game
-Gets into 737 and takes off from JFK
-Gets gear up and retracts flaps
- Starts Autopilot
-Everything is great
1 Hour later
-Heads toward YYZ
-Gets cleared from tower to land
- Extends flaps and gear is down everything looks good
- Disables Autopilot
- Forgets about auto-Throttle
- Plane can't decend much
- I start panicking and and pulls up
- Plane goes inverted
- Plane crashes into highway

BEST GAME EVER 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND

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13 of 16 people (81%) found this review helpful
3 people found this review funny
Recommended
68.4 hrs on record
Posted: 19 July
Product received for free
I have over 3500 hours flying experience on Microsoft Flight Simulator X, most of it on the old Classic/Boxed edition. Not surprisingly, I recommend it, and it's good to see a new generation of pilots coming through with this Steam edition.

But it's not for everyone. If you want a storyline, either a basic narrative or one that's supplemented with downloadable content, it's not for you. If the words "open-world" and "sandbox" send you running, it's not for you. If you don't want to create your own goals and activities, it's not for you.

But if you like exploring both your own imagination and the 200 million square miles we call "Home", you couldn't wish for better. If you like perfecting your abilities and maybe even developing them into real-world skills, you could do worse than try it out. Or if you just enjoy socializing with other flying enthusiasts, you'll find there's a whole bunch of active communities out there that use Microsoft Flight Simulator X.
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9 of 10 people (90%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
602.0 hrs on record
Posted: 13 July
Greatest Flight Sim EVER Made!
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17 of 27 people (63%) found this review helpful
23 people found this review funny
Recommended
2.8 hrs on record
Posted: 29 July
my dad got me a model plane before he went to prison :D
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9 of 13 people (69%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
38.7 hrs on record
Posted: 16 July
How people can say that Xplane 10 is better is beyond me. Yes i have non steam add ons for both scenery wise and there is no comparison in my oppinion. Fsx is the clear winner here even if it is old now. Trust me when i say Fsx is the ultimate flying experience. I've tried with Xplane but it's nowhere near.
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4 of 4 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
619.2 hrs on record
Posted: 27 July
Great game, would recommend to anybody that is interested in flying. Reasonably priced for what you get and also the fact that you can get addon scenery, aircraft, and much more for free. I will be linking my favorite free addons below for you that want to fly commercial, and also for those of you that want to fly military.

Commercial:
Military

Aircraft Carriers

My Computer: Dell Inspiron 15R

- I can normally run FSX at 40 fps just fine when I have my laptop plugged in, on a cooling fan and running a second screen. I use the Saitek x52 Pro split joystick set and it works great. I would not recommend FSX on a laptop like mine but if that is all that you have then you can get by with it. If you have an iPad like me they are a great kneeboard that you can use for airport charts.

Computer Specs:
Processor Intel Core i3 1.7GHZ
RAM 12GB DDR3
Graphics Intel Integrated Graphics
Operating System Windows 10
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4 of 5 people (80%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
1,399.0 hrs on record
Posted: 3 August
I Love this game! I got it last year on the Xmas sale. And i have been hooked towards aviation! I love aviation so much now!
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5 of 7 people (71%) found this review helpful
2 people found this review funny
Recommended
67.5 hrs on record
Posted: 30 July
Really fun game, wouldn't call it a serious sim unless you are playing singleplayer, there are just too many people that mess around on multiplayer.
Otherwise as I said before It is a really fun game.
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5 of 8 people (63%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
35.2 hrs on record
Posted: 5 August
SIDEWINDER 3D PRO PLUS.................................................................................................................................................................itslitdog
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1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
63.3 hrs on record
Posted: 31 July
The game itself is satisfactory for the beginners into virtual flight; on the other hand when you start using the expansion packs and other downloadebles from the net that are compatible with this version; it's a whole new world and you're gonna enjot it :)
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