Apple Fly! 2K – 3 CD-ROM Edition – Tested on Mac OS 9 - Macintosh - With replacement box

Offered here is Fly! 2K (2000), the ambitious and technically advanced civilian flight simulator that redefined realism at the turn of the millennium. Although the outer packaging references Windows PC, this particular CD-ROM set carries the Macintosh logo on the discs, and all three CDs have been tested successfully on Mac OS 9. The software installs and runs correctly in the classic Mac environment.

// Introduction
In the pre-internet era, games for the Apple Macintosh platform were scarce compared to their PC counterparts. This makes original Mac games increasingly desirable among collectors today. Offered here is — a true time capsule from the golden age of PowerPC Macs.

// What’s Included?
– 3 original CD-ROMs ("Program Install Disc", "Satellite Scenery Disc" and "Sectional Charts / Maps Disc")
– Original 288-page printed manual
– 32-page Quick Start Addendum
– Original CD case / box (shows normal age-related wear)

> All discs have been tested and are fully readable.

// Historical Significance
Released in 2000, Fly! 2K pushed the civilian flight simulation genre forward dramatically. As Computer Gaming World famously stated: “Fly! has advanced the civilian flight sim genre by two generations.”

With its detailed physics engine, satellite-based scenery, and advanced navigation systems, Fly! 2K was considered one of the most realistic and technically sophisticated flight simulators of its time.

For retro Mac enthusiasts and collectors of early 2000s simulation software, this title represents a fascinating snapshot of the era when CD-ROM gaming, printed manuals, and serious PC/Mac simulators dominated the market.

// Condition & Testing
– Discs: tested & fully readable on Mac OS 9 (confirmed working on a PowerPC Macintosh G3 Blue & White system. The accompanying screenshots demonstrate proper functionality)
– Manual: Complete and well-preserved
– Case/box: Normal signs of age and storage wear

This is a vintage software set (2000), not a new item. Prospective buyers are advised to verify system compatibility prior to bidding, especially regarding classic Mac hardware and operating system requirements.

>> Important:
The computer and monitor shown in the photos are NOT included in this auction and are offered separately.

// Compatibility Notice
The buyer is responsible for conducting their own research regarding compatibility.
Compatibility can vary depending on hardware, system software, and configuration.

>> These titles require a Macintosh computer from the end-1990s era, such as:
PowerPC-based Macs: examples include "G3 Blue & White" or "iMac G3" systems

FYI. Modern Macs and emulation are not guaranteed to work without additional configuration.

A complete, tested example of a landmark flight simulator from the golden age of CD-ROM software.