Best flight sim

[varley16]

Hi, im new to this site and new to flight sims.

just need advice on the best flight sim for me, i like a challange, i want good graphics, and the chance to play multiplayer.

also i want to purchase it via digital download if possible.

any help appreciated, thanks

[Groundbound1]

Hello varley, and welcome to SimV!

That's really a tough question to answer without a little more info. What type of computer are you using? As far as digital delivery goes, I don't think you'll have many options. I know you can download a demo of X-Plane here. It's a pretty long install, but it would get you started. If you're using some newer hardware, you might give the FSX demo, available here, a try.

[varley16]

im using windows 7 64 bit
AMD athlon X3 435 processor 2.7 GHZ
6.0GB RAM

and my windows ratings are
Processor = 6.6
Memory = 7.1
Graphics = 7.0
Gaming Graphics = 7.0
Primary Hard disk = 5.2

i want a simulator that has a good tutorial so i can get into it, i want the little things in a simulator like refuelling/loading and good AI, and also once im good at it, i want to be able to go online and have a full functioning airport for realism. if that is possible, or the closest thing to that.

[Steve M]

MSFS 2004 would fit your needs, Better yet FSX Gold if your system can handle it, which I couldn't verify for you.  They are only available on disc, however.

[varley16]

yer I was thinking the gold edition, will go get a copy tomorrow from local supermarket, thanks

[Spitfire_Ace]

im using windows 7 64 bit
AMD athlon X3 435 processor 2.7 GHZ
6.0GB RAM

and my windows ratings are
Processor = 6.6
Memory = 7.1
Graphics = 7.0
Gaming Graphics = 7.0
Primary Hard disk = 5.2

i want a simulator that has a good tutorial so i can get into it, i want the little things in a simulator like refuelling/loading and good AI, and also once im good at it, i want to be able to go online and have a full functioning airport for realism. if that is possible, or the closest thing to that.

You could run FSX: Gold on your PC. Those specs are very close to what I have for my PC and it runs very well on mine.

[varley16]

sweet, then thats my choice, thanks for the help.