X-Plane steam sale

[TeaLeaf]

For those interested, X-Plane is 50% off until the end of 8/1/15.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/292180

It's not FSX, it's different.   The TLDR is:

FSX with addons looks far nicer and has way better big aircraft system simulation.

X-Plane has a much better flight model, so you'll feel the crosswinds on landing that you won't in FSX.


Disclaimer: Other TLDR's may reach different conclusions, DYOR.

[albert]

It's delightful to look at. I'm nearly tempted as the base game comes with so much content anyway.

[sulky_uk]

so i bought it and it is downloading as we speak, I also bought the carenado 337 for it as well. Ill get back to you later on how it runs.

I have used xplane before, but i found it hard to use menu's wise and the flight model for certain aircraft unrelealistic. Especailly the cessna that i have flown IRL.

cant see stuff in work but you can get guides to making it look as goods as fsx with orbx (link in thread below)

http://steamcommunity.com/app/292180/discussions/0/34094415724197261/

http://steamcommunity.com/app/292180/discussions/0/45350791795260326/

there is a list of good freeware planes here

http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=78801&p=839200

i particually like the look of the vulcan

best payware aircraft according to the xplane forums are

FlightFactor 757
FlightFactor 777
FlyJSim 727
FlyJSim 732
X-Aviation Saab 340A
JARdesign Airbus a320neo
Peter Hager A380
JRollan CRJ200
Carenado CT206H Stationair
Carenado B200
Carenado C90B


ill post up later how i get on with modding it

[Sparko]

bought it and downloading.

I have played the previous version of X-Plane and didn't get on with it but to be honest I didn't really give it much time so im willing to give it another go.

[sulky_uk]

also the game downloads just the USA scenary, you will need to goto your steam library, right click on x-plane => properties => DLC tab => put a tick in all the boxes

[Sparko]

also the game downloads just the USA scenary, you will need to goto your steam library, right click on x-plane => properties => DLC tab => put a tick in all the boxes

cheers for the heads up sulky, downloading the rest of the scenery now.  What a bizarre way to do it :blink:

[sulky_uk]

..gulp about 8 gig a go

[Liberator]

I have the DVD version, it come on 8 DVDs, the majority of which are the whole world scenery.

You may want to look how much you are downloading by ticking all the boxes.

[albert]

Interestingly, FSX releasing in Steam has certainly awakened the bean counters at X Plane with this price drop, 2 drops in 3 months from X Plane clear indicates nervousness. Also reviews of FSX are Very Positive at almost 1000, X Plane 300 Mixed mainly due to people not understanding both games have premium 3rd party content, not just X Plane.

I feel a war coming on. Bought X Plane looks so nice but I won't be changing from FSX for online with you guys.

[smilodon]

I'm still getting my head round FSX, maybe once I've mastered that.