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Revision as of 20:25, 11 May 2024
Developers | |
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Microsoft Studios Vancouver | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 29, 2012 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Relaxed |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Simulation, Open world, Vehicle simulator |
Vehicles | Flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | Microsoft Flight Simulator |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Microsoft Flight is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person simulation, open world and vehicle simulator game in the Microsoft Flight Simulator series.
The game stopped receiving updates as of July 2012.[1] The game was removed from Steam store and the Steam version is no longer supported,[2] see Launching the game through Steam.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website (unavailable) | The link works, but installation fails due to a network error. | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [3] | |||
Steam (unavailable) |
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM[Note 1]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename intro file[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Flight |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203850/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
Flight.CFG
contains general settings. -
Cameras.CFG
contains camera-specific settings. - Input settings are stored in
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Flight\Players\<user-id>\Career\Controls\standard.XML
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Flight\Players |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203850/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Resolutions above 1280x720. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Can be changed in game using zoom commands. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Integrated into general graphics settings. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Integrated into general graphics settings. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. Set in Options, Graphics. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Supports DirectInput and XInput controllers. | |
Full controller support | XInput controllers only. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, UI Sounds, Sound Effects and Dialog. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Enabled by default. Set in Options, Gameplay. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Always mutes; game pause can be configured in Options, Gameplay. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Requires a Microsoft account.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3074 |
UDP | 88, 3074 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Issues fixed
Launching the game through Steam
The Steam version is no longer supported.[2] You can either install the Games for Windows Marketplace version in order to play, or use a Steam URL to play.
Install Games for Windows Marketplace version[citation needed] |
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Install the game through Steam[citation needed] |
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Although the Steam version is no longer supported, the game can still be downloaded and played through Steam for the existing owners. If any DLC for the game was activated on Steam in the past, the entry should appear in the library, allowing to install the game. However, if the game has not been purchased, it can still be installed using Steam's install URL:
Notes
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Error 800b0100 on startup
Some users have reported an issue revolving around the Games for Windows Live client packaged with the game. Upon startup they are presented with the following error:
Games for Windows - LIVE filed to reinitialize. Another Games for Windows-LIVE title may be running, or your product installation may be corrupted. You may need to repair or install Microsoft Flight.(800b0100)
There is a simple way to fix it: You should uninstall Games for Windows - LIVE through Uninstall or change a program application, then download an install it again.
Deleteing Catroot Files[4] |
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Some users have reported success by following the steps provided on the Microsoft support website. The catroot method often produces the best results for affected users. It can be conducted as follows:
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Black window on top of game window
The game may launch with a black window on-top of game window, obscuring the view and making the game impossible to play. The issue happened on Windows 8.1 64-bit with two monitors (1920x1080 and 1280x1024).
Disable additional monitor(s)[citation needed] |
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Try alt-tabbing back to desktop and then back to the game[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 SP1 (64-bit) |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 960 3.20 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 6 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | 30 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
ATI Radeon HD 5670 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: activation, requires a Microsoft account - local profiles are not supported.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (203850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ News : Support Reminder - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Marketplace close microsoft flight down? :: Microsoft Flight Support
- ↑ Microsoft Flight - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-11
- ↑ Error - Games for Windows - LIVE failed to initialize [FIX / SOLUTION] - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)