FSX trial version released

Microsoft have released a trial version of Flight Simulator X along with details the two different product editions, several Flash presentations and an updated set of system requirements

Trial version

The Flight Simulator X trial version includes two airports, three missions, and three different aircraft. All of the missions take place at St. Maarten in the Caribbean.

Download

The trial version is a massive 636MB download and is available from the FSX Download page:

http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimulatorx/downloads.html

Flash presentations

Also available on the FSX web site are a set of five Macromedia Flash presentations highlighting new features of FSX:

• Living world
• New aircraft
• New multiplayer experiences
• Busier airports
• Challenging and fun Missions for all players

Editions

Also released are details of the two different editions of FSX:

Standard Edition

• 2 DVD
• 18 airplanes
• 40 high-detail airports (16 new to Flight Simulator)
• 28 high-detail cities
• 30+ structured missions

Deluxe Edition

• 2 DVD
• 24 airplanes
• 45 high-detail airports (21 new to Flight Simulator)
• 38 high-detail cities
• 50+ structured missions
• Glass panel (G1000) cockpit
• Tower controller

System Requirements

• Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista
• Processor: 1.0 Ghz
• RAM: Windows XP SP2 - 256MB, Windows Vista – 512MB
• Hard Drive: 14GB
• Video Card: 32MB DirectX 9 compatible
• Other: DX9 hardware compatibility and audio board with speakers and/or headphones
• Online/Multiplayer Requirements: 56.6 kbps or better for online play

More information

For more information, visit the FSX web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimulatorx/default.htm