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{{Short description|1984 video game}}
{{for|the Flight Simulator game for 8-bit and 16-bit computers|Flight Simulator II (Sublogic)}}
{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
| title = Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0
| title = Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0
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| designer = [[Bruce Artwick]]
| designer = [[Bruce Artwick]]
| series = ''[[Microsoft Flight Simulator]]''
| series = ''[[Microsoft Flight Simulator]]''
| platforms = [[IBM PC]]
| platforms = [[IBM Personal Computer|IBM PC]], [[IBM PCjr]], [[PC AT]], [[IBM PC Convertible]], [[MS-DOS]], [[IBM PS/2]]
| released = May 1984
| released = {{release date and age|1984|5}}
| genre = [[Amateur flight simulation]]
| genre = [[Amateur flight simulation]]
| modes = [[Single-player]]
| modes = [[Single-player]]
}}
}}

'''''Microsoft Flight Simulator''''', commonly known as '''''Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0''''', is a [[flight simulator]] [[video game]]. It was released in May 1984 for the [[IBM PC]] as a [[self-booting disk]].
'''''Microsoft Flight Simulator''''', commonly known as '''''Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0''''' or '''''FS2''''', is a [[flight simulator]] [[video game]]. It was released in 1984<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/microsoft-flight-simulator-v20|title=Microsoft Flight Simulator (v2.0) for PC Booter (1984)|website=MobyGames}}</ref> for the [[IBM PC]] as a [[self-booting disk]].


==Publication history==
==Publication history==
[[File:Flight Simulator 2.13 - Meigs.png|thumb|'''FS 2.0''' – Scenery coverage includes the entire United States.]]
[[File:Flight Simulator 2.13 - Meigs.png|thumb|'''FS 2.0''' – Scenery coverage includes the entire United States.]]
In 1984, [[Microsoft]] released their version 2 for IBM PCs. This version made small improvements to the original version, including the graphics and a more precise simulation in general. It added [[joystick]] and [[Computer mouse|mouse]] input, as well as support for [[RGB monitor]]s (4-color [[color graphics adapter|CGA graphics]]), the [[IBM PCjr]], and (in later versions) [[Hercules Graphics Card|Hercules graphics]], and [[LCD]] displays for laptops. The new simulator expanded the scenery coverage to include a model of the entire [[United States]], although the airports were limited to the same areas as in ''[[Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0]]''.
In May 1984, [[Microsoft]] released their version 2 (v2.10)<ref name="auto1"/> for [[IBM Personal Computer|IBM PCs]]. This version made small improvements to the original version, including the graphics and a more precise simulation in general. It added [[joystick]] and [[Computer mouse|mouse]] input, as well as support for [[RGB monitor|RGB]] (4-color [[Color Graphics Adapter|CGA graphics]]) and composite monitors<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/pcworld512unse|title=PC World Dec. 1987, p.209|via=Internet Archive}}</ref> and [[IBM PCjr]].


The new simulator expanded the scenery coverage to include a model of the entire [[United States]],<ref name="auto"/> although the airports were limited to the same areas featured in [[Microsoft Flight Simulator (1982 video game)|the original ''Microsoft Flight Simulator'']]''.''
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Over the next year or two, compatibility with Sublogic Scenery Disks was provided, gradually covering the whole U.S. (including Hawaii), Japan, and part of Europe.

Version 2.10a,<ref name="auto1"/> released in August 1984, added [[PC AT]] support and minor bug corrections.

Later versions (2.11,<ref name="auto1"/> unreleased and v2.12,<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=1985 |title=PC Mag 23 Jul 1985 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Dwvc24nC0IQC&dq=%22%22Microsoft+Flight+Simulator+3%22&pg=PA53}}</ref> released in April 1985) fixed a no color problem on PCjr graphics, adding [[Hercules Graphics Card|Hercules graphics]] and [[Enhanced Graphics Adapter|EGA]] support.

Version 2.13,<ref name="auto1"/> released in August 1986, added support for [[IBM PC Convertible]], enhanced keyboard, [[3.5" inch floppy drive]]s, [[MS-DOS 3.2]] and laptop [[LCD]] displays.

Version 2.14,<ref name="auto1"/> released in June 1987 brought [[IBM PS/2]] support.

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Over the next year or two, compatibility with [[Sublogic]] Scenery Disks was provided, gradually covering the whole U.S. (including [[Hawaii]]), [[Japan]], and part of [[Europe]].


==Reception==
==Reception==
David Florance for ''[[Compute!]]'' said "shortcomings are easily outweighed by the sheer delight this program brings."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.org/details/1984-12-compute-magazine|title=Compute! Magazine Issue 055|date=December 27, 1984|via=Internet Archive}}</ref>
David Florance for ''[[Compute!]]'' said "shortcomings are easily outweighed by the sheer delight this program brings."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/1984-12-compute-magazine|title=Compute! Magazine Issue 055|date=December 27, 1984|via=Internet Archive}}</ref>

Jason Durbin for ''[[PC World]]'' said of v. 2.13 "for the timid types who wouldn't be caught living or dead at 10,000 feet, ''Microsoft Flight Simulator'' is an excellent way to enjoy the thrill of flight vicariously."<ref name="auto"/>


Jason Durbin for ''[[PC World]]'' said of v. 2.13 "for the timid types who wouldn't be caught living or dead at 10,000 feet, ''Microsoft Flight Simulator'' is an excellent way to enjoy the thrill of flight vicariously."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.org/details/pcworld512unse|title=PC World|via=Internet Archive}}</ref>
Dick Aarons for ''[[PC Magazine]]'' said "I've found that the peaceful world of flying in the Microsoft Flight Simulator can provide hours of realistic flying fun."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/PC-Mag-1984-10-02|title=PC Mag 1984-10-02|date=October 2, 1984|via=Internet Archive}}</ref>


''Microsoft Flight Simulator, Version 2.0'' was reviewed in 1989 in ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #142 by Hartley, Patricia, and Kirk Lesser in "The Role of Computers" column. The reviewers gave the game 5 out of 5 stars.<ref name="Dragon142">{{cite journal
Dick Aarons for ''[[PC Magazine]]'' said "I've found that the peaceful world of flying in the Microsoft Flight Simulator can provide hours of realistic flying fun."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.org/details/PC-Mag-1984-10-02|title=PC Mag 1984-10-02|date=October 2, 1984|via=Internet Archive}}</ref>
|title=The Role of Computers
|author=Lesser, Hartley, Patricia, and Kirk
|journal=Dragon
|issue=142
|date=February 1989
|pages=42–51}}</ref>


==Reviews==
==Reviews==
*[[Tilt (French magazine)|Tilt]] - Dec, 1986<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.org/details/Tilt037|title=Tilt 037|date=December 27, 1986|via=Internet Archive}}</ref>
*''[[Tilt (French magazine)|Tilt]]'' - Dec, 1986<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/Tilt037|title=Tilt 037|date=December 27, 1986|via=Internet Archive}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:08, 29 October 2024

For the Flight Simulator game for 8-bit and 16-bit computers, see Flight Simulator II (Sublogic).
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0
Developer(s)Sublogic
Publisher(s)Microsoft
Designer(s)Bruce Artwick
SeriesMicrosoft Flight Simulator
Platform(s)IBM PC, IBM PCjr, PC AT, IBM PC Convertible, MS-DOS, IBM PS/2
ReleaseMay 1984; 40 years ago (1984-05)
Genre(s)Amateur flight simulation
Mode(s)Single-player

Microsoft Flight Simulator, commonly known as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0 or FS2, is a flight simulator video game. It was released in 1984[1] for the IBM PC as a self-booting disk.

Publication history

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FS 2.0 – Scenery coverage includes the entire United States.

In May 1984, Microsoft released their version 2 (v2.10)[1] for IBM PCs. This version made small improvements to the original version, including the graphics and a more precise simulation in general. It added joystick and mouse input, as well as support for RGB (4-color CGA graphics) and composite monitors[2] and IBM PCjr.

The new simulator expanded the scenery coverage to include a model of the entire United States,[2] although the airports were limited to the same areas featured in the original Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Version 2.10a,[1] released in August 1984, added PC AT support and minor bug corrections.

Later versions (2.11,[1] unreleased and v2.12,[1][3] released in April 1985) fixed a no color problem on PCjr graphics, adding Hercules graphics and EGA support.

Version 2.13,[1] released in August 1986, added support for IBM PC Convertible, enhanced keyboard, 3.5" inch floppy drives, MS-DOS 3.2 and laptop LCD displays.

Version 2.14,[1] released in June 1987 brought IBM PS/2 support.

Over the next year or two, compatibility with Sublogic Scenery Disks was provided, gradually covering the whole U.S. (including Hawaii), Japan, and part of Europe.

Reception

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David Florance for Compute! said "shortcomings are easily outweighed by the sheer delight this program brings."[4]

Jason Durbin for PC World said of v. 2.13 "for the timid types who wouldn't be caught living or dead at 10,000 feet, Microsoft Flight Simulator is an excellent way to enjoy the thrill of flight vicariously."[2]

Dick Aarons for PC Magazine said "I've found that the peaceful world of flying in the Microsoft Flight Simulator can provide hours of realistic flying fun."[5]

Microsoft Flight Simulator, Version 2.0 was reviewed in 1989 in Dragon #142 by Hartley, Patricia, and Kirk Lesser in "The Role of Computers" column. The reviewers gave the game 5 out of 5 stars.[6]

Reviews

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Microsoft Flight Simulator (v2.0) for PC Booter (1984)". MobyGames.
  2. ^ a b c "PC World Dec. 1987, p.209" – via Internet Archive.
  3. ^ "PC Mag 23 Jul 1985". 1985.
  4. ^ "Compute! Magazine Issue 055". December 27, 1984 – via Internet Archive.
  5. ^ "PC Mag 1984-10-02". October 2, 1984 – via Internet Archive.
  6. ^ Lesser, Hartley, Patricia, and Kirk (February 1989). "The Role of Computers". Dragon (142): 42–51.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Tilt 037". December 27, 1986 – via Internet Archive.
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