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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Microsoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Microsoft}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SoftKey Multimedia|United Kingdom}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SoftKey Multimedia|United Kingdom (budget)}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Edusoft|Argentina}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Edusoft|Argentina}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 1996}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Relaxed }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation, Open world, Vehicle simulator }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Microsoft Flight Simulator }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 5916 |
|wikipedia = History of Microsoft Flight Simulator#Flight Simulator for Windows 95 | |wikipedia = History of Microsoft Flight Simulator#Flight Simulator for Windows 95 | ||
|winehq = 15411 | |winehq = 15411 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{Path|game}}\ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{Path|game}}\FltSim95.CFG}} |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 Views Window Options.png|View options.}} | {{Image|Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 Views Window Options.png|View options.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 only. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 only on fullscreen. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 Sound Preferences.png|In-game sound preferences.}} | {{Image|Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 Sound Preferences.png|In-game sound preferences.}} | ||
{{Image|Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 General Preferences.png|In-game general preferences.}} | {{Image|Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 General Preferences.png|In-game general preferences.}} | ||
{{Image|Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 Window Options.png|Options.}} | {{Image|Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 Window Options.png|Options.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Engine, Cockpit and Navigation can be toggled in '''Sound Preferences'''.<br />Sound can be toggled with {{Key|Q}}. | |separate volume notes = Engine, Cockpit and Navigation can be toggled in '''Sound Preferences'''.<br />Sound can be toggled with {{Key|Q}}. | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Pause on task switch option under '''General''' menu. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Japanese release. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
===Install the game on modern versions of Windows=== | ===Install the game on modern versions of Windows=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Windows 95 compatibility|fix=Set the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{code|SETUP.EXE}} file to <code>Compatibility mode (Windows 95)</code>.}} | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Windows 95 compatibility|fix=Set the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{code|SETUP.EXE}} file to <code>Compatibility mode (Windows 95)</code>.}} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = |
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Developers | |
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Microsoft | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
United Kingdom (budget) | SoftKey Multimedia |
Argentina | Edusoft |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 1996 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Relaxed |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Simulation, Open world, Vehicle simulator |
Vehicles | Flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | Microsoft Flight Simulator |
Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 is a singleplayer first-person and third-person simulation, open world and vehicle simulator game in the Microsoft Flight Simulator series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Expansion Pack |
- All scenary packs compatible with 5.0 and 5.1, such as BAO Europe 1 Add-On can be used in this game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\FltSim95.CFG[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Pilots[Note 1] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Disable the Microsoft intro movie |
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|
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only on fullscreen. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Edit the [MOUSE] sections of FltSim95.CFG . |
|
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Edit the [JOYSTICK] sections of FltSim95.CFG . |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Engine, Cockpit and Navigation can be toggled in Sound Preferences. Sound can be toggled with Q. |
|
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Pause on task switch option under General menu. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
Japanese | Japanese release. |
Issues fixed
Install the game on modern versions of Windows
Enable Windows 95 compatibility |
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Set the following compatibility settings for the |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 80486DX | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | 360 MB |
Other | Double-speed CD-ROM drive |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).