Simulator fans are a strange lot. They don’t usually take to the simple joys of regular digital entertainment. Many of them like a level of realism that most normal folks find tedious, but they are out there and they are just as tech-obsessed as the rest of us, if not more. Today, we are going to take a look at eight of the coolest simulators on the planet. Most normal folks don’t have the budget to afford these systems or the time or knowledge to build them, but they can be enjoyed temporarily, if you don’t mind paying for the privilege.

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Don’t get me wrong, no way would I consider the $5000+ for a chair a sweet deal, but when you consider the fact that the 723 Flight Simulator Game Chair from HotSeats includes an entry level gaming PC, speakers and a 23-inch high definition LCD monitor, it does not sound that bad.  Personally, I need a little bit more power than a 1.8GHz Core2Duo can provide, but for a lot of people it will deliver the goods.  It looks comfortable and the 5.1 channel sound should make it a lot of fun.  What’s more the control system looks like it would enhance the gaming experience for flight sims and racing games that much more than a regular joystick ever could.

The price is a tad high $5,635 from Game Chairs

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There are flight simulators and then there is the 747 Simulator that John Davis built. This story has been doing the rounds recently but the reviews of the 747 flight simulator really did not do it justice. John is a 47-year-old Englishman that seems to have quite an eye for detail. He has recreated a 747 cockpit in the second room of his two-bedroom terrace house in Coventry. His attention to detail is mind-blowing and perhaps a little bit frightening, but we certainly won’t hold that against him.

His $30,000 simulator looks to be a perfect recreation of a 747 cockpit. The detail goes down to every last switch and monitor. There are 90 switches and 9 different monitors to keep you busy when you are flying. If you get a chance to thunder your way down a runway at John’s house just remember the 747 simulator is a culmination of thousands of hours of work. It took eight years to put together and it shows.

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If you love the idea of flying a plane but like the idea of never getting off the ground the HotSeat FlightSim Chassis is right for you. It allows you to get into the cockpit for a close as it gets real-life experience as long as you provide a monitor. The 6 speaker Dolby digital system is fully compatible with all major gaming systems, PCs and DVD. It even folds for easy storage and transport to another airport (aka. your friends house).

With its innovative design, you’ll feel every take off, landing and dogfight.

Features:
* 6-speaker Dolby digital® 5.1 Surround Sound and DTS ready
* 5 satellite speakers plus a powered subwoofer
* 3 audio inputs allow for support for up to 3 input devices
* Wooden subwoofer enclosure to enhance bass performance
* Folds for easy storage and transport
* Swing-away gaming table
* Fully adjustable sliding seta mechanism
* Pedal mounts
* LCD stand supports LCD monitors up to 24″

Price:$900

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