FSX is famously CPU-intensive. While its minimum requirements are low by today's standards, high-end performance often requires significantly better hardware. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Microsoft Flight Simulator x Deluxe Edition

The Standard edition included 18 aircraft and 24,000 airports, while the Deluxe Edition expanded this to 24 aircraft and 38 highly detailed cities. Modern Versions & Compatibility

Unlike previous versions that were purely open-ended, FSX added mission-based gameplay with over 55 structured challenges, ranging from search-and-rescue to competitive racing.

Released in , FSX was the tenth major installment in Microsoft’s legendary simulation series. It introduced several "firsts" for the franchise:

Since the original release, FSX has evolved to remain playable on modern hardware:

Based on the FSX engine (Microsoft ESP), Prepar3D is a professional-grade evolution often used by students and commercial operators. Technical Requirements (Standard Edition)

It was the first in the series to be released on DVD-ROM and was marketed as a showcase for DirectX 10 and Windows Vista.