mksas 8 Report post Posted February 9, 2013 Hi. I've seen alot of Prepar3d videos now. I see it looks almost exacly like FSX. Did Lockheed Martin make a copy of FSX, or a better version? If so why? I've looked at their site. Is it something for pro's? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFlysimX 93 Report post Posted February 9, 2013 Hi. I've seen alot of Prepar3d videos now. I see it looks almost exacly like FSX. Did Lockheed Martin make a copy of FSX, or a better version? If so why? I've looked at their site. Is it something for pro's? Thanks. If I am correct Microsoft sold the code of FSX to Lockheed. So they are both VERY similar but Pepar3D is releasing update which when 2.0 will come out it will be amazing!! The is the version you need. I have it and its great Prepar3D® Academic $49.99 http://www.prepar3d.com/product-overview/prepar3d-license-comparison/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mksas 8 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 If I am correct Microsoft sold the code of FSX to Lockheed. So they are both VERY similar but Pepar3D is releasing update which when 2.0 will come out it will be amazing!! The is the version you need. I have it and its great Prepar3D® Academic $49.99 http://www.prepar3d.com/product-overview/prepar3d-license-comparison/ Okay thanks for the answer. Is it a download or box? I never download because if I get a new PC or my current PC makes something dumb. Or can you download more than once after you buyed??? But anyways thank you so much for the answer . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToastedBaconGlory 18 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 Download, about 10GB in size I think. Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFlysimX 93 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 Okay thanks for the answer. Is it a download or box? I never download because if I get a new PC or my current PC makes something dumb. Or can you download more than once after you buyed??? But anyways thank you so much for the answer . I always save my downloads to an external hard drive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mksas 8 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 I always save my downloads to an external hard drive Hmm, how about the game itself, is it worth the money, better than FSX??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFlysimX 93 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 Hmm, how about the game itself, is it worth the money, better than FSX??? I haven't played it a lot but I will really soon and I will let you know!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mksas 8 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 I haven't played it a lot but I will really soon and I will let you know!! Okay, thx. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToastedBaconGlory 18 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 P3D performance is better than FSX because it loads a lot more on the same setting of detail. However, P3D have not solved the 64bit issue yet. However, P3D is much more stable, but has fewer aircraft, but better quality. So it is definitely worth getting some P3D planes together. I am mixed about it. If you have FSX already, don't bother, too much money-wait for more major updates to come through. It is on v1.4, but will be finished at v2 I think. Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFlysimX 93 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 I hope V2 is out soon..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samsam_91 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2013 here I asked myself too , good to know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToastedBaconGlory 18 Report post Posted February 13, 2013 It is on v1.4 Every 2 or so months it goes to 1.5, 1.6 etc... They say in the next update they'll implement DX11! Someday 64bit as well!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shrey Report post Posted February 13, 2013 Nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFlysimX 93 Report post Posted February 13, 2013 It is on v1.4 Every 2 or so months it goes to 1.5, 1.6 etc... They say in the next update they'll implement DX11! Someday 64bit as well!! I think the next update/release will be 2.0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToastedBaconGlory 18 Report post Posted February 14, 2013 If it is going straight to 2.0 it will take a long time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mksas 8 Report post Posted February 14, 2013 If it is going straight to 2.0 it will take a long time. Is it free to upgrade??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFlysimX 93 Report post Posted February 14, 2013 Is it free to upgrade??? Don't think V2.0 will be free ;( But worth it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jskibo 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2013 Don't think V2.0 will be free ;( But worth it!! They stated in their forums that 2.0 will need a new paid key Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFlysimX 93 Report post Posted February 15, 2013 They stated in their forums that 2.0 will need a new paid key Any news on the release date? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jskibo 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2013 Any news on the release date? Nothing posted in awhile except "hopefully 2013" Worried about them going back to the old pricing structure with 2.0 though. That was -$750 for pro and $10 a month for developer with no academic offered . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFlysimX 93 Report post Posted February 15, 2013 Nothing posted in awhile except "hopefully 2013" Worried about them going back to the old pricing structure with 2.0 though. That was -$750 for pro and $10 a month for developer with no academic offered . Why would they go back to the old pricing structure? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jskibo 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2013 Their audience isn't the home simmer. It's commercial developers and companies..... I mean technically even a private pilot using for home use is supposed to use the Pro version.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longyear 1 Report post Posted February 17, 2013 Their audience isn't the home simmer. It's commercial developers and companies..... I mean technically even a private pilot using for home use is supposed to use the Pro version.... That is true, but I can see them wanting as much income coming through the revenue stream as soon as 2.0 is released so I don't personally think they will suspend the 'academic' licence. I hope not! I love P3D and have unistalled FSX (for now!) as P3D gives me everything I need and is lot more stable. I also notice that slightly lower FPS scenarios seem a lot more acceptable in P3D that in FSX.... eg.... when I drop to 22 FPS in FSX it doesn't look so good and seems stuttery, but when I drop to 22 FPS in P3D I hardly even notice it unless O have the FPS counter turned on. That's a big positive for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jskibo 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2013 I can't even find any of my FSX boxes since we moved and built the new house, so I'm running P3D as well on the 737 sim and the smaller version downstairs. Works well so far, but a bit of a pain having to run in a legacy mode to get FSiNN to run for VATSIM I'm a little concerned about a 64 bit P3D 2.0 insofar as to what developers will cross over and develop on a 64 bit platform when they know there won't be any 64 bit FSX ever, but perhaps between that and DX11 the graphics will look good enough for awhile. When ProSim737 works correctly with XP10 I'll be switching the 737 sim over to that. Just need to have two more PCs finished to be able to do my visuals the same way (separate undocked windows) as XP10 doesn't work that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotsam21 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2013 i dont think theres a big difference Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
