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

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.

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

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

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

It's just fortunate for all of us that Microsoft decided to create flight simulators and not actual planes.

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!

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

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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.

Love your videos! The editing is just Wow!

Thank you for making this video. Brings back a lot of memories.

You did a remarkable job to show how insane this flight simulator become from his very first edition until today. I began with version 3.0. After 2 years on MSFS2020, I realize how deeply fanatic I was to find these earlier versions interesting to play. It's worst than comparing TV Shows on an old 320*200 TV Set vs Wide 4K Screens of today.

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Nice video, thanks for your upload!