Jetmatt777 From United States, joined Jun 2005, 2018 posts, RR: 41 Posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 2185 times:
I just got an e-mail today from flightsim.com:
Quote: Two versions of Microsoft FSX will be released. There will be a Standard Version and a Deluxe Version. The difference? The Deluxe version contains the new Garmin G1000 in three cockpits, additional aircraft in the fleet, Tower Control capability and an SDK pack for development.
So you can be ATC?
Quote: Both versions will also enjoy an updated sound package with 5.1 capabilities. One of these capabilities is the option of using a headset and speaker system at the same time. This would enable the sound of the engine and wind to be broadcasted through your speaker system, while controlling all radio operations through a headset separately.
That sounds cool.
Looks like this FS version will be alot better. Look at the screenshots on that page. I sounds like this FS will rule! Though the big question is how much cash will be spent on my new computer when it comes out.
Darrenthe747 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 1, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 2168 times:
Quoting Jetmatt777 (Thread starter): Quote:
Both versions will also enjoy an updated sound package with 5.1 capabilities. One of these capabilities is the option of using a headset and speaker system at the same time. This would enable the sound of the engine and wind to be broadcasted through your speaker system, while controlling all radio operations through a headset separately.
That sounds cool.
oh sweet. i have been waiting for this feature for a long time, especially with VATSIM. It's so annoying how when I fly VATSIM I have to have the volume of my engines so low so I can hear the controllers. But if you turn the voice up too high on the voice volume in squawkbox sometimes somebody sounds like they are screaming into the mic and makes me deaf for a half hour.
honestly, i can't wait for FSX. i was sold on it when i saw that video where they slew up and up and up so you are at what looks to be like 100,000 feet or more. you could see the blue atmosphere hugging the earth. the scenery looked so much more realistic too. ohh i can't WAIT!!!!
I paid AUD$100 for my FS2004, it says the Deluxe is AUD$93 + however much money they want to charge me for postage. Justflight charged USD$7 for postage over here, so expect from Florida to be about 4-6. About $10 extra, I'm sure its worth more than $3 over FS2004.
I'm so excited, I'm trying to convince mum to get it for me, or I'll pay for it myself. The only real problem, is what I will need to run it to a certain degree.
JohnKrist From Sweden, joined Jan 2005, 607 posts, RR: 4 Reply 11, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 2 days 6 hours ago) and read 2074 times:
Quoting Ryan h (Reply 9): It is a shame that many of the historic aircraft from 2004 are being taken out
They can easily be copied from the FS2004 discs
I can agree that it would have been nice for new customers to have the historic planes too, but planes like Wright flyer filled it's place in A Century Of Flight, but it's not a plane I've spent a lot of hours in.
If you sit 10 hours spotting in rain you are plane crazy
David L From United Kingdom, joined May 1999, 8265 posts, RR: 41 Reply 12, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 2049 times:
Quoting JohnKrist (Reply 8): It was 799 SEK for Pro, and the dollar was at 8.50 SEK at the time so it makes around $95. Damn expensive it was
That sounds about right. I seem to remember it was about GBP 60-70.
Quoting JohnKrist (Reply 11): planes like Wright flyer filled it's place in A Century Of Flight, but it's not a plane I've spent a lot of hours in.
Yes, I gave the Vimy transatlantic flight a go but after four hours with no autopilot and just a compass for navigation I gave up. Four hours was enough to tell me what an achievment it was, though!
At least there shouldn't be any difficulty getting hold of a copy since so many current simmers seem to think it's going to be cr@p.
Longhornmaniac From United States, joined Jun 2005, 2031 posts, RR: 51 Reply 13, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 2008 times:
Gosh I hope KAUS is one of the highly detailed airports. *crosses fingers*. It has to be, its gotta be one of the 1200 most popular airports in the world. Oh please Oh please!
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined May 2008, 329 posts, RR: 25 Reply 14, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 2003 times:
Quoting JohnKrist (Reply 8):
It was 799 SEK for Pro, and the dollar was at 8.50 SEK at the time so it makes around $95. Damn expensive it was
Well maybe I just don't remember it then.
Quoting FlyingKangaroo (Reply 7): Day after my birthday!! Looks like I already know what I want!
Cool! My best friend has birthday on October 2nd as well!
Quoting QFA380 (Reply 10): I'm so excited, I'm trying to convince mum to get it for me, or I'll pay for it myself. The only real problem, is what I will need to run it to a certain degree.
Haha and I should try to convince my dad to get it for me, although he knows what happens if I get it. I will be gaming FSX 24/7
Jetmatt777 From United States, joined Jun 2005, 2018 posts, RR: 41 Reply 15, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 1997 times:
Quoting CLEwatcher (Reply 2): jetmatt,
i enjoyed the video on that link you provided
I didn't see the video until you pointed it out. Yep, Multiplayer will be pretty cool this time for VA's where FO's can actually be FO's.
I'm getting deluxe version, just have to convience my Dad it will be a good buy. Since my b-day is in Sep. I should have enough B-day cash to get it! yayers.
Quoting Longhornmaniac (Reply 13): Gosh I hope KAUS is one of the highly detailed airports. *crosses fingers*. It has to be, its gotta be one of the 1200 most popular airports in the world. Oh please Oh please!
I hope OKC has highly detailed airport, out of 1200 airports, I hope so.
JohnKrist From Sweden, joined Jan 2005, 607 posts, RR: 4 Reply 16, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 2 days ago) and read 1994 times:
Quoting Jetmatt777 (Reply 15): I hope OKC has highly detailed airport, out of 1200 airports, I hope so.
I hope there is at least one detailed airport in every country like Vantaa Finland, Kastrup Denmark, Arlanda Sweden and Gardermoen Norway here in Scandinavia as a minimum. The world is larger than the US to everyone outside the MS office
If you sit 10 hours spotting in rain you are plane crazy
Darrenthe747 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 17, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 1948 times:
Quoting David L (Reply 12): At least there shouldn't be any difficulty getting hold of a copy since so many current simmers seem to think it's going to be cr@p.
the same pessimistic rhetoric was floating around for FS2004 as well. Humans are so predictable sometimes.
BradWray From United Kingdom (England), joined Jun 2005, 650 posts, RR: 4 Reply 19, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 1923 times:
Quoting FlyingKangaroo (Reply 7): Day after my birthday!! Looks like I already know what I want!
Its the day after mine too
What a coincidence!
I really cannot wait until it comes out, no doubt I will be buying the deluxe!
David L From United Kingdom, joined May 1999, 8265 posts, RR: 41 Reply 20, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 1862 times:
Quoting Darrenthe747 (Reply 17): the same pessimistic rhetoric was floating around for FS2004 as well. Humans are so predictable sometimes.
If it doesn't have every conceivable feature it's "rubbish".
I'd be interested to know how many current users upgraded from a previous version. I just don't believe people who upgrade constitute a small enough portion of the market for MS to ignore them and concentrate solely on new users. Everyone I know with FS2004 had FS2002 or FS98. OK, that's only five people but if the opinions of some are to be believed, I'd expect at least one of them not to have had a previous version.
In my opinion, although MS may have added some features to attract new users, they've attempted to make general improvements to the product which should appeal to current users, too. Perhaps they just thought improved ATC was too much effort.
David L From United Kingdom, joined May 1999, 8265 posts, RR: 41 Reply 22, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 1843 times:
I had the original SubLogic version on the Amiga but I joined the PC series at 98. I've had every version since then and I'm looking forward to FSX. I'll need a hrdware upgrade but that's overdue anyway.
Phatfarmlines From United States, joined Sep 2001, 1037 posts, RR: 7 Reply 23, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 23 hours ago) and read 1826 times:
Quoting Longhornmaniac (Reply 13): Gosh I hope KAUS is one of the highly detailed airports. *crosses fingers*. It has to be, its gotta be one of the 1200 most popular airports in the world. Oh please Oh please!
Quoting Jetmatt777 (Reply 15): I hope OKC has highly detailed airport, out of 1200 airports, I hope so
If there are 1200 airports that are supposed to be highly detailed, will that slow sales of payware sceneries?
Quoting David L (Reply 22):
Ditto but, thanks to PSS and PMDG, I get so much more out of it than I used to with a few circuits in the Cessna 170 every now and then.
Can't fly either, but PMDG and LDS definately helped me getting much more out of FS though. I refuse to fly airliners without an FMC now
Pilot3033 From United States, joined May 2006, 111 posts, RR: 0 Reply 25, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 20 hours ago) and read 1783 times:
Quoting Phatfarmlines (Reply 23):
If there are 1200 airports that are supposed to be highly detailed, will that slow sales of payware sceneries?
Not likly, the FS airport will never compare to what payware will have to offer. It will just open doors payway has yet to see, which in the long run will be good for both.
Quoting AirPacific747 (Reply 24):
Can't fly either, but PMDG and LDS definately helped me getting much more out of FS though. I refuse to fly airliners without an FMC now
I heard from AVSIM I think, that certain 3rd party aircraft will be included in the "pro" edition of FSX. I would expect aircraft from LVLD, PMDG, possibly PSS. Also, many of the prodominate 3rd parties are working WITH the FSX team to make sure everthing 'fits' (probably why the SDKs are comming out WITH the software).
As far as Multi-Player, the ATC part of the built in FS MP will be similar to the zone still. One play can act as a "Control Tower" for select airports, while others fly patterns etc. If you want full ATC, VATSIM will still be the way to go (and you can bet that VATSIM is also working with the FSX team). The two pilots thing I read will be similar to having the other guy in your lap. Sortof a instructor/student type thing. Cpn/FO can't be achived without two panels for each aircraft (Pilot, FO). Although, some paywayre include the FOs side, so it's possible I think.
-Matt
-Matt
26 PJFlysFast: I already pre ordered my copy of the deluxe edition on flightsim.com! I hope they have more detailed cockpits though! I want an Overhead and if possib
27 FlyMIA: Yea looks great and I have gotten the newest version every time but first I have a good computer but its was made in 2003 it runs FS9 fine but I will
28 QFA380: I completely forgot about my own birthday !!! Thanks as well AirPacific744 Mums abit optimistic about me getting it too. She knows I will be using he
29 Mir: Don´t get your hopes up for that one - I find it hard to believe they´d model a G1000 in all it´s glory - I think it´ll be like the GNS500 (aka G
30 Ytib: Based on Microsoft comments, do not expect any great updates in aircraft. They know the 3rd party companies do a better job, and for FSX they are work
31 Boeingguy1: I never understood why people always want "Default planes" when we have such examples like posky AND ifdg... theres really no point for MS to develop
32 Dan2002: Dont bet on it. I've heard nothing of the sort, and would be very strange for them to release payware with a commercial release like that.
33 David L: I agree. Doesn't seem very likely. And that's a major improvement, in my book.
34 QR332: I just might get back into Flight Sim once this is released... looks great!
35 Evan767: Can we expect anymore commercial aircraft outta this FS?
36 Jetmatt777: Looks lime the A321 will be icluded as default. -matt
37 CPH-R: I really hope that the SDK will not be required for updating ones AI traffic etc. On the other hand it looks like they've done some pretty cool stuff
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