Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Review

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(More customer reviews)MSFS2K is one fantastic civilian flight simulator.
As a student Pilot at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, in Daytona Beach Florida, I am very familiar with how aircraft perform. Microsoft Flight Sim 2000 (i have Professional [mmmm Mooney/Kingair]) is very close to the real thing. The downloadable real-world weather data makes it possible to go fly "right now" in curerent conditions. The aircraft perform how they should, plus you can try things you wouldn't dream of in real life. "Gee Mike, are you doing aerobatics in the concorde again? They have an extra 300 for that you know!"
Graphic/terrain Detail is superb. I can find and recognize airports & major roads (IFR = I follow roads) from just about anywhere and there are more 3D buildings to look at than ever. The weather looks fantastic (check out a thunderstorm in a 777 or a Lear sometime) You need a real fast gaming system to maintain playability though.
With the amount of end-user support for flight sim 98, you can be sure thet there will be hundreds of new aircraft to download, along with other new goodies.
Multiplayer is tons of fun, as several students and i fly together regularly. We even have a dispach student play as an "observer" in the tower view to act as our ATC, just like in real life.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 is the latest version of Microsoft's highly realistic, graphically advanced flight simulat or, the best-selling PC flight simulation ever produced. Microsoft has worked closely with leaders in the aviation industry: aircr aft manufacturers, training and pilot organizations, data suppliers, and flight instructors to make Flight Simulator 2000 Professi onal Edition as real as it gets. Flight Simulator 2000 is the civilian flight simulator for the new millennium. Built on a foundation of realism that spans over 17years, Flight Simulator 2000 is the largest leap forward in Microsoft Flight Simulator history. For the first time ever, we are o ffering a "Professional" Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator in addition to Flight Simulator 2000. The Professional version of F light Simulator 2000 is geared to Flight Simulator enthusiasts, real pilots, those who want "more features and more content" and t hose who are interested in using Flight Simulator 2000 as a PC-based flight training and proficiency aid.

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Nascar Racing 4 Review

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(More customer reviews)Incredible. Just got my copy today. I'm blown away. This is not some race-around-and-smash-other cars game like the EA Nascar games, this is pure simulation. The physics model is incredible. The graphics are top notch... includes D3D *and* OpenGL. Attention to detail in the physics department is why I liked the demo, and what prompted me to pick up the boxed retail. If you fall behind a bit, or can't figure out the optimum path through a corner, you've got a lot of catching up to do. If you don't care about tweaking tire pressure, camber, weight distribution, I really wouldn't bother. Go pick up a fun arcade game like Colin McRae 2. If you dig the *whole* experience, give Papyrus its due and pick this one up.

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Saturday Night Speedway Review

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(More customer reviews)fast delivery but game has a glitch tried it on 2 diff computers with 2 diff gamepads and certain tracks with certain cars the steering locks up, i do not recommend this game..

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Dirt Track Racing (Jewel Case) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great game, but if you want to multiply the fun, race online! You need to download a patch in order to make it work but is well worth the effort. Install the game with the multiplayer option. Then install the patch. Click on the gamespy icon... and click refresh when it comes up. Pick a server.. right click.. and launch...
This is the most fun! There are hundreds of people from all over the world racing.. and its a blast!
I can't wait to see the new Dirt Track Racing 2 game!

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In Dirt Track Racing, players start with $1,000 in their pocket.With the money, players need to purchase their vehicle.They start in the lowest class of competition and will need to buy a hobby stock car for $500.Then by winning prize money and attracting sponsorships the player can purchase faster vehicles, racing parts to upgrade their vehicles and enter new classes of competition.Resource management and decision making are just as critical as driving skills if players want to escalate their careers, from amateur to professional.Dirt Track Racing also features 8 separate series of competitions (local, regional and national) of varying difficulty.Each competition has a full simulation of practice, qualifying, heats and main.Dirt Track Racing features 3 different play modes (in arcade or full simulation), including single-player racing only, career-mode and multiplayer (up to 10 players) over LAN and Internet.Other game features include:30 Tracks in 12 different race series: * Length (1/8th to full mile) * Banking (flat to 33 degrees) * Clay or dirt * Oval, D-oval, tri-oval, egg-shaped, figure 8 (with collisions)Three Classes: * Hobby or Pure Stock (cheap, no modifications) * Production Stock (more advanced, stock body, some modifications to mechanics allowed) * Late Model Class (professional, highly modified, fiberglass bodies)18 Vehicles across 3 classes: * Each vehicle has 5 paint schemes (a total of 90 paint schemes) * Players can choose the number they want on the car * When player's attract sponsorships the sponsor's logo will appear on * the vehicleResource Management (player's can spend their money for): * Purchasing new vehicles * Upgrades * Repairs * Entry fees * Tires and practice time on the track

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Toca Race Driver 3 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great purchase for a gamer who is looking for a more in-depth racing experience without the complexity or difficulty of a full-out simulator. The variety of racing genres (road, oval, rally, dirt, etc) is second to none, and the graphics are extremely good, even on a mid-quality gaming platform.
The game has an accessible learning curve, so gamers new to sim-style racing can ease into races without feeling overwhelmed. The AI competition is better than many games though not stellar. Hard-core sim fans might be turned off by the lack of realistic tuning, and the widely varying degree of realism between race types. Drivers looking for NASCAR-style racing may want to look elsewhere.
This game is best experienced with a racing wheel, though I was surprised to find that the game was actually pretty controllable with a keyboard. A clutch and sequential shifter are supported, but there does not appear to be support for an H shifter.
Pros:
-Terrific graphics
-Many racing styles
-Nice arcade/sim crossover feel to it
Cons:
-Quality of racing varies widely between race types
-Racing physics may not appeal to hard-core sim fans
-Limited vehicle setup customization compared to other sims
Bottom line:
The variety of racing styles alone makes this a worthwhile addition to a racing enthusiast's library.

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Toca Race Driver 3 features 6 thrilling autosports, all brought together in extraordinary detail. It's really 6 games in one, as you play GT, Touring Cars, Off Road, Open Wheel, Track and Classics modes. World Tour mode gives you immediate access to the game and lets you sample all the different racing styles on offer. Pro Career mode lets you concentrate on one autosport discipline of your choice at a time: Open Wheel, GT, etc. Work your way up from entry level vehicles to the ultimate race cars in the class and become the ultimate racing driver! The real driving physics, crash engine and tracks will make you feel like you're really out there on the asphalt, testing yourself against the world's best racers. More than 70 licensed race cars and over 100 different Circuit variations on tracks including Bahrain International, Indianapolis, Laguna Seca, Hockenheimring and Bathurst Intense pack racing with up to 21 cars on track at onceCinematic cut scenes create a plot-driven narrative that focuses on your progress as a racing driver, as well as the history and detail of each carNew online game modes including practice, qualifying and eliminator, plus leaderboards for individual driver ratings.Hardcore head-to-head multiplay with 12 players

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Review

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(More customer reviews)I first saw FS back in the early(ish) days around 1988. I just had to have it, and FS2000 was no exception. I ordered my copy sight unseen, and then thought I'd made a bad mistake when I saw some people's comments about processor speed etc.
I'm running a P3 at 450MHz, with a 16Mb graphics card and 128MB of RAM. I'd have to rate the performance as "above acceptable" with all the bells and whistles. I can turn off some of the fluffy stuff and get good frame rates (in the 40fps region).
The graphics are simply incredible. Turn the aircraft around on a sunny day and admire the glare of the sun. Great flight models on all the aircraft (no surprise there). I just love the Concorde and the 777 - it's almost worth getting for those two alone.
A number of new features crept in between FS98 and this version. The flight planner is much more useful (since you can pick waypoints from a map - great if the geography of Iowa isn't high in your mind). I love the GPS addition also.
I miss cockpit communications (unless I just haven't found it yet). It would be nice to Request to Land/Takeoff at a minimum.
On the whole - if you've got a respectable machine, buy it to show off the graphics to your friends, and if you're a pilot, turn down the graphics quality and you'll have a great experience. Trust me.

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