--- product_id: 65252008 title: "Flight Simulator X - Gold Edition (PC)" brand: "microsoft" price: "¥13745" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Microsoft" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/65252008-flight-simulator-x-gold-edition-pc store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Global terrain with AI traffic Dynamic weather & seasons 24,000+ real airports Flight Simulator X - Gold Edition (PC) **Brand:** microsoft **Price:** ¥13745 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛫 Elevate your cockpit game — the sky’s not the limit, it’s just the beginning! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Flight Simulator X - Gold Edition (PC) by microsoft - **How much does it cost?** ¥13745 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/65252008-flight-simulator-x-gold-edition-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 - • **Immersive Realism:** Experience dynamic weather, day-night cycles, and seasonal changes that bring every flight to life. - • **Fly Anywhere, Anytime:** Explore over 24,000 meticulously modeled airports worldwide, from your hometown to exotic destinations. - • **Mission-Based Gameplay:** Challenge yourself with diverse missions that add purpose and excitement beyond free flight. - • **Community & Customization:** Join a global network of aviators, share your adventures, and enhance your experience with thousands of free and premium add-ons. - • **Next-Level AI Interaction:** Navigate a living world with AI-controlled vehicles, ships, animals, and real-time multiplayer communication. ## Overview Flight Simulator X - Gold Edition delivers an unparalleled flight experience with over 24,000 real-world airports, dynamic weather systems, and a fully interactive environment featuring AI traffic and wildlife. Whether you’re a casual flyer or a dedicated pilot, its mission-driven gameplay, extensive aircraft selection, and robust online multiplayer create a vibrant aviation community. Perfect for professionals craving immersive realism and endless exploration, this simulator transforms your PC into a global cockpit adventure. ## Description Product Description Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Acceleration (Expansion Pack) Flight Simulator X: Acceleration, is the action-packed expansion for Microsoft's amazingly successful and award-winning Flight Simulator Xvideo game. With newly enhanced DX10 graphics, Flight Simulator X: Acceleration gamers of all ages, types and skill levels can race against friends in amazing, highly detailed locations around the world, test their skills and heroism in many new missions, fly three exciting new aircraft, and share rewards, photos and videos with friends and the broader flight community. Box Contains DVD ROM Review: Mind-blowing in it's breadth, the ultimate civilian flight simulator - Please note, this is not a game, although you can have a lot of fun with it ! Full world terrain to an excellent detail level...check. Amazing graphics (even given it is several years old now)....check Hundreds of real airports...check Good variety of planes and helicopters with well modelled interiors/exteriors, virtual cockpits and flight models....check HUGE amount of free stuff available on the internet (just look!)...check HUGE amount of payware available to upgrade just about anything....check Amazing training guides and fun missions to fly....check Well thought out online environment with huge potential....check Very highly spec'd PC required to play ? Hmmm....check ! Perhaps the major downside to this incredible piece of software is the fact you will need a monster PC. A lot of people complained when it came out because it ran so slowly on 'most' PCs...and they were bang on. My system is a new, fairly well spec'd Core I7/5770/4gb Ram machine that scores 7.5ish (out of 7.9) for just about everything in Windows experience on Win7. It runs Rise of Flight, Napoleon TW, Arma 2 etc smoothly at highest detail settings at 1920x1080. Even it struggled at times with FSX at full detail (eg over London in an F18!) and if you have anything moderately old or with a poor graphics card, you will have to accept lower resolutions or lower detail. That said, if you can run it with full detail, it looks and flys great. It compares really well to the 'real' world flying experience...the addition of full ATC transmissions, the ability to file flight plans and to fly in just about anything...to just about anywhere...is incredible. The only minor downside I can find (apart from the beast of a PC required) is that at times it is too real and can become more like work than fun. Whilst I haven't tried the online options yet, they are well integrated into the overall experience and for example you could have a player operating as ATC at a major airport (with full radar/tower picture etc) and several players flying circuits/IFR etc. I will finish by saying that for the money £18ish.....you are getting the absolute bargain of the century in PC software....you get so much for the money before you even go online and see what you can download for free (legitimately!). This is the ultimate sandbox, flying simulator, it's dirt cheap and awesome. Go buy. Review: Great simulator but... - This is the first modern flight simulator I have played, so thought I'd share my findings for anyone in a similar position who isn't sure what to expect. First of all, the game is much better when played with a joystick. You can use keyboard and mouse, but I found this very difficult to get used to, and as soon as I got a joystick, it became much easier to handle the planes. I can recommend the Thrustmaster T.Flight X - that's what I bought and it has worked perfectly to date. Learning the controls can be a very daunting prospect at first, especially if you go into key mapping and see the incredibly long list of commands covered! Don't be put off - you get used to it and you'll soon find what you want to have access to most and then it's just a case of working out the right set up for you. Some of this will depend on you're preferred viewing method. I like to use outside views and so need to have more controls mapped than if you prefer a cockpit view, where you can just press whatever control you need from in there. The detail in this is excellent, as it really gives you that sense of being there and doing it. There are some great tutorials that cover everything from your first take-off and landing, to an introduction to flying jets and helicopters. I strongly recommend that if you came to it as a complete newbie like I did, that you play through all of the 'Beginner' level missions at least, and then do some free flights to get more used to how everything works. There has clearly been a lot of detail worked into the game, but I found it didn't really hit me at first because a lot of the scenery is like a big Google map satellite picture that you fly over. Buildings are placed throughout the game world, and airports have been built up to be realistic (down to terminal gates, plane stands, and taxi ways). The realism you want is largely down to you - you can always take off straight from the runway, or you can taxi there and go through the whole communication process with Air Traffic Control. This continues into flying and landing at your destination - you can just fly in and shut down, or arrange your landing and taxi to your stop. Sound is another impressive element - engine sounds, alerts, and ATC comms are very realistic. I also recommend you spend time getting used to using the flight planner. If you just jump in and fly, you'll need to know where you're going to land somewhere. If you plan your flight, you can use the in-game GPS and you'll know where you're going and how long it will take you to get there. It's easy enough to pick up how to use it, and if you do miss anything then there is a vast knowledge base that covers everything in the game. Once you're used to how the game works, you can play through the variety of missions available (anything from a secret flight to Area 51, to a Carrier landing), or you can do what I have an jump into the vast world of Flight Sim add-ons! There is tons of freeware out there, literally thousands of pages of it. Everything from planes to scenery and additional traffic (planes, road traffic, and ships). You don't have to be a computer whiz to use it, as most pieces come with detailed instructions on how to install, and some even come with an installer built in to it. I recently registered for the Flyaway site and pay for member access, as once you start downloading this stuff, you'll want the extra speed and removal of download limits as there is so much you can get through. You get a lot to start you off with in the game itself, especially with the acceleration pack version, but there really is just so much you can add to it. I mention this because I found the simulator itself got boring pretty quickly if you don't have anything to make it work for. Most planes have an autopilot, and while it's obviously up to you to use it or not, just flying for the sake of it didn't really appeal for long. There are several things out there dedicated to giving you a reason to fly from A to B. FS Economy is a good place to start, as it's free to play, and then Air Hauler is a good piece of software that focuses purely on cargo. Again, it takes a bit of getting used to with how these elements work, purely because rather be added as a part of FSX, they are stand-alone programs that interact with it - but once you've played a couple of times, they are very good enhancement of the original software. So in summary, don't expect to see your street modelled in detail because it's not set up that way, but the water effects and areas of attention to detail is impressive when you consider it covers the whole planet! Sounds are excellent and add to the experience, as does the fact that you can sit in a cockpit and experience an actual flight as you would if you were in the real thing. And look at what's out there to take the simulator further - whether it's adding elements to it or giving you a reason to fly from one place to another. Hope this helps you decide if it's for you! ## Features - Flight Simulator X offers players a rich and innovative gaming experience with new technological advancements, incredible graphics and added realism including weather, time of day and seasons. - With the addition of new mission-based gameplay, players will have a specific purpose as their world comes alive for the first time with automobile traffic, moving boats and ships, and animal life. - Flight Simulator X enables pilots to fly the aircraft of their dreams, from the DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver floatplane and Grumman G-21A Goose to the AirCreation 582SL Ultralight and Maule M7-260C Orion with wheels and skis. - Through increased online gameplay capabilities, Flight Simulator X offers players a connected world where they can choose whom they want to be, from air-traffic controller to pilot or co-pilot, as they interact with other aviators from around the globe by chatting in real time via headset and keyboard. - More than 24,000 airports feature AI-controlled jetways, fuel trucks and moving baggage carts, allowing players to explore their hometown or venture to a favourite far-off city. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001E95V5K | | Best Sellers Rank | 34,955 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 1,794 in PC Games 6,717 in PlayStation Legacy Systems | | Country of origin | United Kingdom | | Customer reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (677) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | EGC-00007 | | Product Dimensions | 13.5 x 1.5 x 19 cm; 181.44 g | | Rated | Ages 3 & Over | | Release date | 19 Sept. 2008 | ## Images ![Flight Simulator X - Gold Edition (PC) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51onTKqGt7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mind-blowing in it's breadth, the ultimate civilian flight simulator *by S***O on 25 March 2010* Please note, this is not a game, although you can have a lot of fun with it ! Full world terrain to an excellent detail level...check. Amazing graphics (even given it is several years old now)....check Hundreds of real airports...check Good variety of planes and helicopters with well modelled interiors/exteriors, virtual cockpits and flight models....check HUGE amount of free stuff available on the internet (just look!)...check HUGE amount of payware available to upgrade just about anything....check Amazing training guides and fun missions to fly....check Well thought out online environment with huge potential....check Very highly spec'd PC required to play ? Hmmm....check ! Perhaps the major downside to this incredible piece of software is the fact you will need a monster PC. A lot of people complained when it came out because it ran so slowly on 'most' PCs...and they were bang on. My system is a new, fairly well spec'd Core I7/5770/4gb Ram machine that scores 7.5ish (out of 7.9) for just about everything in Windows experience on Win7. It runs Rise of Flight, Napoleon TW, Arma 2 etc smoothly at highest detail settings at 1920x1080. Even it struggled at times with FSX at full detail (eg over London in an F18!) and if you have anything moderately old or with a poor graphics card, you will have to accept lower resolutions or lower detail. That said, if you can run it with full detail, it looks and flys great. It compares really well to the 'real' world flying experience...the addition of full ATC transmissions, the ability to file flight plans and to fly in just about anything...to just about anywhere...is incredible. The only minor downside I can find (apart from the beast of a PC required) is that at times it is too real and can become more like work than fun. Whilst I haven't tried the online options yet, they are well integrated into the overall experience and for example you could have a player operating as ATC at a major airport (with full radar/tower picture etc) and several players flying circuits/IFR etc. I will finish by saying that for the money £18ish.....you are getting the absolute bargain of the century in PC software....you get so much for the money before you even go online and see what you can download for free (legitimately!). This is the ultimate sandbox, flying simulator, it's dirt cheap and awesome. Go buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great simulator but... *by C***S on 4 April 2014* This is the first modern flight simulator I have played, so thought I'd share my findings for anyone in a similar position who isn't sure what to expect. First of all, the game is much better when played with a joystick. You can use keyboard and mouse, but I found this very difficult to get used to, and as soon as I got a joystick, it became much easier to handle the planes. I can recommend the Thrustmaster T.Flight X - that's what I bought and it has worked perfectly to date. Learning the controls can be a very daunting prospect at first, especially if you go into key mapping and see the incredibly long list of commands covered! Don't be put off - you get used to it and you'll soon find what you want to have access to most and then it's just a case of working out the right set up for you. Some of this will depend on you're preferred viewing method. I like to use outside views and so need to have more controls mapped than if you prefer a cockpit view, where you can just press whatever control you need from in there. The detail in this is excellent, as it really gives you that sense of being there and doing it. There are some great tutorials that cover everything from your first take-off and landing, to an introduction to flying jets and helicopters. I strongly recommend that if you came to it as a complete newbie like I did, that you play through all of the 'Beginner' level missions at least, and then do some free flights to get more used to how everything works. There has clearly been a lot of detail worked into the game, but I found it didn't really hit me at first because a lot of the scenery is like a big Google map satellite picture that you fly over. Buildings are placed throughout the game world, and airports have been built up to be realistic (down to terminal gates, plane stands, and taxi ways). The realism you want is largely down to you - you can always take off straight from the runway, or you can taxi there and go through the whole communication process with Air Traffic Control. This continues into flying and landing at your destination - you can just fly in and shut down, or arrange your landing and taxi to your stop. Sound is another impressive element - engine sounds, alerts, and ATC comms are very realistic. I also recommend you spend time getting used to using the flight planner. If you just jump in and fly, you'll need to know where you're going to land somewhere. If you plan your flight, you can use the in-game GPS and you'll know where you're going and how long it will take you to get there. It's easy enough to pick up how to use it, and if you do miss anything then there is a vast knowledge base that covers everything in the game. Once you're used to how the game works, you can play through the variety of missions available (anything from a secret flight to Area 51, to a Carrier landing), or you can do what I have an jump into the vast world of Flight Sim add-ons! There is tons of freeware out there, literally thousands of pages of it. Everything from planes to scenery and additional traffic (planes, road traffic, and ships). You don't have to be a computer whiz to use it, as most pieces come with detailed instructions on how to install, and some even come with an installer built in to it. I recently registered for the Flyaway site and pay for member access, as once you start downloading this stuff, you'll want the extra speed and removal of download limits as there is so much you can get through. You get a lot to start you off with in the game itself, especially with the acceleration pack version, but there really is just so much you can add to it. I mention this because I found the simulator itself got boring pretty quickly if you don't have anything to make it work for. Most planes have an autopilot, and while it's obviously up to you to use it or not, just flying for the sake of it didn't really appeal for long. There are several things out there dedicated to giving you a reason to fly from A to B. FS Economy is a good place to start, as it's free to play, and then Air Hauler is a good piece of software that focuses purely on cargo. Again, it takes a bit of getting used to with how these elements work, purely because rather be added as a part of FSX, they are stand-alone programs that interact with it - but once you've played a couple of times, they are very good enhancement of the original software. So in summary, don't expect to see your street modelled in detail because it's not set up that way, but the water effects and areas of attention to detail is impressive when you consider it covers the whole planet! Sounds are excellent and add to the experience, as does the fact that you can sit in a cockpit and experience an actual flight as you would if you were in the real thing. And look at what's out there to take the simulator further - whether it's adding elements to it or giving you a reason to fly from one place to another. Hope this helps you decide if it's for you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***X on 16 November 2012* FSX potrebbe essere considerato quasi obsoleto, visto che non sfrutta minimamente le prestazioni grafiche delle schede grafiche odierne. Parlaiamo però di un simulatore e non di un videogame e quindi altri fattori sono più importanti rispetto alla qualità visiva, a cominciare che continuano ad uscire ed essere aggiornati centinaia di addon, anche freeware, che espandono e migliorano continuamente il mondo di FSX. ## Frequently Bought Together - Flight Simulator X - Gold Edition (PC) - FlightGear Flight Simulator 2023 X Premium DELUXE Edition Flight Sim 5 Disc DVD CD Set Compatible with Microsoft Windows 11 10 8.1 8 7 Vista PC & Mac OS | 600+ Aircraft & FULL Worldwide Scenery! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/65252008-flight-simulator-x-gold-edition-pc](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/65252008-flight-simulator-x-gold-edition-pc) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*