Difference between revisions of "Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 4.0"
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Revision as of 14:04, 4 February 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Bruce Artwick Organisation | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1989 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | August 6, 1991[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person, First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Simulation, Vehicle simulator |
| Vehicles | Flight |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Series | Microsoft Flight Simulator |
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 4.0 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person and first-person simulation and vehicle simulator game in the Microsoft Flight Simulator series.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expansion pack | The expansion packs let the user use new scenery, aircraft and designer for both |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft & Scenery Designer | Allows the user the design and create new aircraft and scenery or fly four new aircraft, which are the Boeing 747-400, Cessna 182 Seaplane, Piper Archer and Beechcraft Starship | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS |
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 2 | Co-op Users can fly together across the whole map |
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| Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | EGA, CGA, VGA, MCGA, Hercules, Tandy |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 2.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 8088 Intel 8086 |
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| System memory (RAM) | 384 KB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
References
- ↑ Microsoft Flight Simulator (v4.0) Releases - MobyGames - last accessed on February 4, 2024