Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition on Mac

About Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition

Take to the skies in the World’s favourite flight simulator!
The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations. Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition has updated multiplayer and Windows 8.1 support.
Take the controls of aircraft such as the 747 jumbo jet, F/A-18 Hornet, P-51D Mustang, EH-101 helicopter and others – an aircraft for every kind of flying and adventure. Select your starting location, set the time, the season, and the weather. Take off from one of more than 24,000 airports and explore a world of aviation beauty that has entranced millions of plane fans from across the globe.
FSX Steam Edition offers players a connected world where they can choose who they want to be, from air-traffic controller to pilot or co-pilot. Racing mode allows you to compete against friends with four types of racing, including Red Bull Air Race courses, the unlimited Reno National Championship course, as well as cross country, competition sailplane courses and fictional courses like the Hoop and Jet Canyon. Test your skills with three different levels of difficulty, from simple pylon racing to racing highly challenging courses in a variety of weather conditions.
With over 80 missions, test your prowess to earn rewards. Try your hand at Search and Rescue, Test Pilot, Carrier Operations, and more. Keep track of how you have done on each mission and improve your skill levels until you’re ready for the next challenge.
FSX Steam Edition enables pilots to fly the aircraft of their dreams, from the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver floatplane and Grumman G-21A Goose to the AirCreation 582SL Ultralight and Maule M7 Orion with wheels and skis. Add to your collection of aircraft and improve the fidelity of your world with FSX Add-ons.
The inclusion of AI-controlled jetways, fuel trucks and moving baggage carts, adds extra realism to the experience of flying at busy airports.
Whether you want to challenge your friends to a heart-pounding race or just take in the scenery, FSX Steam Edition will immerse you in a dynamic, living world that brings a realistic flying experience into your home.
Download size: 16.4GB
PLEASE NOTEMicrosoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition (FSX: Steam Edition) is functionally similar to the boxed version of Microsoft Flight Simulator X (MSFSX). We have worked extensively with third party developers to make sure the two products can work alongside each other, however due to the wide range of add-on products available for MSFSX, we cannot guarantee that your existing content will work with Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition.The Flight Simulator X Software Development Kit (SDK) is not included with FSX: Steam Edition.If you already have MSFSX installed on your PC and are concerned about running the two games alongside each other, you may wish to consider installing FSX: Steam Edition on a separate PC. If you already have MSFSX and add-ons installed they will only be accessible through your existing installation. They will not be duplicated across the original edition and Steam Edition of the simulator.
Included Aircraft
Augusta Westland EH101 (Helicopter)
Airbus A321
AirCreation 582L Trike Ultralight
Beechcraft Baron 58
Beechcraft King Air 350
Bell 206B JetRanger (Helicopter)
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 747-400
Boeing F/A-18
Bombardier CRJ700
Bombardier LearJet 45
Cessna C172SP Skyhawk
Cessna C208B Grand Caravan
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
DG Flugzeugbau DG-808S
Douglas DC3
Extra 300S
Gumman G21A Goose Maule M7 Orion
Maule M7 Orion (on skis)
Mooney Bravo
North American P-51D Mustang
Piper J-3 Cub
Robinson R22 Beta II (Helicopter)

How to Run Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition on Mac

Mac Version Available

Option 1: Use Parallels

Parallels is the fastest, easiest, and most powerful option to run Windows on your Mac. Data can be shared between Mac and Windows and switching between the two is as simple as switching screens. Run it On Mac recommends Parallels as the #1 best way to run Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition on your Mac desktop or laptop.

Pros: Very Cost-Effective; Easily transfer files; Easily switch between Windows & Mac.

Cons: May see a slight decrease in performance; Cost varies from $50-80 for a personal license.

Option 2: Use Bootcamp

Boot Camp is a boot utility included with most Apple desktop and laptop products that allows users to install a Windows operating system alongside the native macOS/OS X operating system. Using Bootcamp is a relatively technical process and should probably only be undertaken by someone who understands the process.

Pros: Free; Good option if you need high performance or are using an older machine.

Cons: Switching between operating systems requires a restart; difficult, technical installation process.

Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition System Requirements

Windows
Mac OS X
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 7 64bit
    • Processor: Intel 'i' series/AMD K10 series introduced 2009 onwards. 2 physical cores, 2Ghz 64 bit
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GT 430 or better/ AMD ATI 5550 or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 8.1 64bit
    • Processor: Intel i5 3330/AMD FX 8350 or better, Quad physical core, 64 bit, 2.3Ghz or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 or better/ AMD HD 6950 or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10.9
    • Processor: i5 2 Ghz
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel Iris Pro with 1GB VRAM supporting OpenGL 3.3
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Yes
    Recommended:
    • OS: 10.9
    • Processor: i5 2.3 Ghz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated Graphics card with 1 GB VRAM supporting OpenGL 3.3
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Yes

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