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Flight Simulation Games >> How does MS Flight Sim 2002 compare to 2004?

by Acorn Tutors » Tue, 12 Aug 2003 07:42:34 GMT

Hi folks,
I was considering buying MSFS2004 but I already have 2002 and it seems fine
to me. Is 2004 that much better that I should go get it? What is a minimum
system to run it on where you can max out the details and still get a good
frame rate? The screenshots ive seen on the internet suggest that it is
somewhat better than 2002.

TIA
Doug



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