Evolution of Microsoft Flight Simulator (NEW) [1982-2023]

Microsoft flight simulator is still rapidly growing, 2023 is going to be the biggest year for the sim with many many third party aircraft and other Addons in the making currently, like the FBW A380X

2:24 I think we all thinked the same

I’ve been flying since late 80s and I never once said the graphics/audio on this is terrible, it was the opposite in fact - we were amazed that such a thing existed and every new version just added to that amazement, and we just accepted the low frame rate as that was the best our computers could do and still enjoyed all the hours spent with it.

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I'm surprised that in the span of 40 years the graphics have improved this much

Thank you for putting this together. I was a senior in HS in 1983/84 playing FS on a Commodore 64. The improvement in graphics over 40 years has been breathtaking! Your video chronicles this journey perfectly!

What a trip down memory lane. I started with SubLogic's FS and I've bought and owned every single version of FS you showed in this video. I remember being "blown away" by the improvements in each release. I also remember having to build or buy a new computer for each release as well in order to have the computer H.P. needed to fly each new version at its best. I've been a sim junkie since the first one (licensed pilot here) and enjoy it now more than ever. Thanks for this great vid. I remember each version so well. hahah

I can't believe how amazed I was playing FS3 as a kid. My memory of its graphics exceed its reality by a landslide. lol

I had that 1982 program 🙂
I played it on a military computer on my ship in the superstructure of an aircraft carrier in a tiny closet.
I’ve had every MicroSoft sim after that.

'The experience has improved somewhat since the original version'
8-bit pixel art to virtual world in the corner of your room, definitely an improvement but just a little bit.

The best thing MSFS brought to me is VR. I purchased my first VR headset just to enhance my fly experience in MSFS. Then I realized how amazing VR itself is.

Glad you mentioned IL2 as a notable competition to MFS. Even 20 years on the original is one of my all-time favourite games. The graphics still hold up to this day and the modding community helps keep it alive

8:44 air force proud 95 lol. also, when you play the msfs2020 theme in the background, it just brings this feeling of joy in my heart i cant describe.

I stopped playing MSFS after the 5.1 version after becoming a technician/engineer on high end full flight simulators for various airlines. But had lots of fun flying it in the mid eighties, and beyond.

I've been flying Flight Sim since the first edition. It was always the funnest thing ever!

Thank you for sharing this. Brought back fond memories as I had each of the MSFS as they came out.

What a wonderful nostalgic trip down memory lane. I came on board relatively late with FS2002, but have made up for lost time rather quickly.

I've always loved Flatlife's videos. They are always highly detailed and informative. Looking forward for more informative videos.
Keep it up!

Wow.. very detailed... Brings back memories. I had flight simulator 2000 personally.

🙂👍 Excellent job on the update to this evolution! 😄👊 The "Flatlife" YouTube Channel deserves at least a million subscribers!