* * OFFICIAL Flightsim thread * *

[Rodster]

Originally Posted by Phistachio

By the way, what's the difference between those 2 versions?

The Pro edition allows you to create mods/add-ons etc.

[Blackgillan]

Originally Posted by Rodster

The Pro edition allows you to create mods/add-ons etc.

As far as I know, the software is the same. Pro is used with certified hardware and is FAA certified too.

But if you don't want to be a FAA certified, there is no reason to buy the pro.

The home version is 8 DL DVD's, that's why it is not dowloadable.

It has the entire planet scenery, but if you want save disk space, you can install only the part of the globe that you want to fly.

[Phistachio]

Anyone up for some FSX MP in 15 mins?

[Audi4ever]

Originally Posted by Rodster

Yes and no

Yes if you want to spend $750 for the Pro developers USB version and No if you want the consumer version. The consumer version ships out 12-7. Within 30 minutes of placing my order I received an email from the X-Plane developer saying my copy is ready to be shipped.

Ok thanks agian. Think i have to upgrade my pc first

[be77solo]

Well, we finally got some more information on Flight:

Welcome to Microsoft Flight from the Microsoft Games Studio!

"February 6, 2012 – Microsoft Flight Launches February 29, 2012

Prepare for takeoff! On the heels of a successful beta, we’re excited to announce that “Microsoft Flight” will be available to download worldwide for free starting February 29, 2012, right here at Welcome to Microsoft Flight from the Microsoft Games Studio!. In addition, the Hawaiian Adventure Pack – which includes the remaining Hawaiian Islands, a new plane and 20 new missions – will be available to purchase the same day through Games for Windows—LIVE.

Microsoft Flight lets players jump into the fun, freedom, and adventure of flight with no special hardware or past experience. If you have a mouse and a PC, you can fly!

Explore the Hawaiian Islands From Above"

[Ayle]

So it is only Hawaii? I'm all for getting more people into flight simulation but why limit/dumb down the game so much? I don't regret getting XP10.

[DEagleson]

Originally Posted by Ayle

So it is only Hawaii? I'm all for getting more people into flight simulation but why limit/dumb down the game so much? I don't regret getting XP10.

You cant even compare X-Plane 10 to Microsoft Flight or Flight Simulator X.
Its in a totally different league.

But Microsoft Flight is a Free 2 Play title, and it will only offer a certain area of Hawaii.
The rest of the land masses and airplanes will be DLC, and im guessing it will be rather pricey like they did with Age of Empires Online.
Might be able to snag a season pass for the DLC to get it a little cheaper.

[kimo214]

hi guys.
i just got this Hp laptop Dv6-6c65
Core i7 2670QM
8GB ram
2gb 7690M XT Radeon

Whats the predicted frame rates from your valuable experiences do you think im suppose to be getting.
Im getting 10-15 frames per second at ultra high.
What do you people think.
thanks

[killkenny1]

Originally Posted by kimo214

hi guys.
i just got this Hp laptop Dv6-6c65
Core i7 2670QM
8GB ram
2gb 7690M XT Radeon

Whats the predicted frame rates from your valuable experiences do you think im suppose to be getting.
Im getting 10-15 frames per second at ultra high.
What do you people think.
thanks

Which sim?

[DEagleson]

Im guessing its Flight Simulator X, but dont forget to install SP1 and SP2 for the game for a slight increase in speed.