Microsoft Flight Simulator X

*cough* x-plane 8.2 with global scenery *cough*

x-plane destroys msfs lame attempt at "physics" any day of the week.

the frame rates with x-plane also get BETTER with every release, not worse. x-plane is running like a DREAM on my modest computer...while msfs gets MAYBE 20fps
 
I just heard about it. I was going to go to the keynote address at the CES this year, but things happened and I never got to go, although I'm hoping i'll still be able to fly out and attend at least one day during the convention. Anyway, I heard that Gates presented some new Microsoft technology, and along with it was a couple minute presentation of the new Flight Simulator X including some video. Here's the link for the small video clip, just advance your medial player to 31:00mins

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TXaviator said:
x-plane destroys msfs lame attempt at "physics" any day of the week.
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[FONT=&quot]I have them both and from a physics standpoint... they both bite. That is what real airplanes are for.[/FONT]
 
Is this thing coming out for PC or MAC or both? What are the major differences between MSFSX and MSFS04?

I don't see any major differences.

Should owners of 04 go out and get X when it comes out?

-Matthew
 
Oh man, I was so excited when I heard about the new version. From the screenshots, it looks not much different than FS9 and FS9 can be look just like that and even better with a couple of addons. It's not worth the money till it is proven to have many more features.
 
I'd really like to see 2 things from the new flight sim. 1) Fully functional glass cockpits. From a computer standpoint, the G1000 would probably be a better one to use so you dont have to keep going to the G430 2) LOFT scenarios where you are supposed to fly form point a to point b and weather isn't always as expected, not everything always works, etc.
 
You can get an SR22 for FS9 with the Avidyne avionics. http://www.eaglesoftdg.com/ -- Screens from the sim version.


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Maximillian_Jenius said:
What are the major differences between MSFSX and MSFS04?
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You know, for what I use it for, I didn't see much difference between MSFS 2002 and FS9. Although I've had FS9 since it came out, I've still been using 2002 just fine. I actually started using FS9 when I added a new airplane (which is awesome).

Personally, I don't use MSFS to prove physics theories and such - I use it to fly approaches and practice IFR navigation.

Screaming_Emu said:
I'd really like to see 2 things from the new flight sim. 1) Fully functional glass cockpits. From a computer standpoint, the G1000 would probably be a better one to use so you dont have to keep going to the G430 2) LOFT scenarios where you are supposed to fly form point a to point b and weather isn't always as expected, not everything always works, etc.
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Set up some random failures and create them yourself! I've been doing that on MSFS for years! Turn on the real-world weather, and make a "trip". then, simply fly it! You don't need MS to do that for you!
 
mtsu_av8er said:
Set up some random failures and create them yourself! I've been doing that on MSFS for years! Turn on the real-world weather, and make a "trip". then, simply fly it! You don't need MS to do that for you!
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If you turn on random failures can you set it up so that you have absolutely no idea what might be about to fail? I've set it up to have stuff fail, but when I know its coming it doesn't really do as much for the decision making and such. when I get back to school I'll definately install it and give what you recomended a shot.
 
agreed the seat of your pants feeling will never be there, but one of these programs is cert. for FAA approved training, and one is not. ;-)

i really reccomend everyone give x-plane a shot. even the demo gives a real taste of what its like.

www.x-plane.com

Acadia said:
[FONT=&quot]I have them both and from a physics standpoint... they both bite. That is what real airplanes are for.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]I have it. They are both limited by the cheap joystick & rudder pedals that 99% of users have. Each works pretty well for instrument prep, but besides that unless you have a few grand in special hardware the rest is just a game. BTW there is no reason Microsoft could not pursue FAA approval, but they realize there is not much point. How many actual FAA certified X-Plane systems are there in use? Unless you have all of the equipment using X-Plane is no more certified than FS9.
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I agree that this is almost the same in terms of graphics in relation to FS9. They still have a little under a year to develop this though. I saw on AVSIM it would only be released on DVD, no CD. We've still got a pretty long wait to see what we're really in for.
 
Has anyone seen some of the projected system requirements for this application that is FSX?

PROJECTED MINIMUMS
3.0 GHz Processor
1GB 677Mhz RAM
Seperate or partitioned hard disk drive of over 100Gigs...(why, i dont know)
Keep in mind these are the MINIMUMS!

I think FS9 will remain the FS powerhouse, even after the release. At least until these types of machines can become affordable to everyone.
 
SmitteyB said:
Has anyone seen some of the projected system requirements for this application that is FSX?

PROJECTED MINIMUMS
3.0 GHz Processor
1GB 677Mhz RAM
Seperate or partitioned hard disk drive of over 100Gigs...(why, i dont know)
Keep in mind these are the MINIMUMS!

I think FS9 will remain the FS powerhouse, even after the release. At least until these types of machines can become affordable to everyone.
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Or more people learn to build machines that are 25% of the price of an off-the-shelf POS!!!:rawk:
 
Screaming_Emu said:
If you turn on random failures can you set it up so that you have absolutely no idea what might be about to fail?
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There are four "Random Failure" panels - instruments, engines, radios and systems. If and when they fail is completely random.
 
mtsu_av8er said:
Or more people learn to build machines that are 25% of the price of an off-the-shelf POS!!!:rawk:
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I find that I often spend more on a custom built computer (built by me) than what I would have spent for a comparable "off the shelf" system. However, for the extra money, I get EXACTLY what I want, and high quality components. That is the advantage for me.
 
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