What Submarine Simulator to buy?

Hoggorm · 01-10-09, 04:24 PM

Hi all!

I'm new to this forum, and have been a long time away from submarine simulators.

A long time ago, I really enjoyed 688(I) Hunter/Killer. I've searched the internet a bit, and it seems like there are two simulators around that will give me something of the same:

Sub Command and Dangerous Waters

Which one should I buy for the best experience? I'm looking for a modern realistic simulator.

Tanks for the help!

goldorak · 01-10-09, 04:47 PM

Dangerous Waters, now more than ever.

Hoggorm · 01-10-09, 04:56 PM

Will it work on Windows Vista?

goldorak · 01-10-09, 05:05 PM

Yes Dangerous Waters is compatible with Vista 32 bit, Vista 64 bit and Xp 64 bit.

Caseck · 01-10-09, 07:04 PM

We've been having issues with the STEAM version of DW on VISTA. It may be smarter to purchase the DVD/CD version, plus if you can find it, the big fat manual helps a ton.

Hoggorm · 01-11-09, 05:06 AM

I see, thanks!

I understand that the Subsim Store only offers the download version...

I would be most interested in the boxed one - with a manual - and wonders if there is different boxed versions?

I see that the box image seem different. One type is like this one from eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/DANGEROUS-WATERS...4295.m20.l1116

While this one from Amazon is another type:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BLACK-BEAN-D...1668989&sr=1-1

Is the game on the disks the same though, or is there a difference other than the image? What seem like a reasonable price today?

Thanks

Hoggorm · 01-11-09, 04:31 PM

I guess the two box images is because one is released for the US, while the other is released for the European markeds. Is there any difference between these two version of Dangerous Waters?

Thanks

OptimusX · 02-05-09, 08:08 PM

I would expect them to be the same. Double check on the manual. The only difference is that they are probably sold by different companies for their region. If you buy from a US based company you should get the NA version or vice versa for the European market.

Weiss Pinguin · 02-05-09, 09:40 PM

Download version has a PDF manual, if that's what you mean. It's not as convenient as a real one, but it's still there.

Also, if I've got this straight, I think Dangerous Waters is sort of an upgraded version of Sub Command, right? Or am I all wrong on that count

01-10-09, 04:24 PM	#1
Hoggorm Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What Submarine Simulator to buy? Hi all! I'm new to this forum, and have been a long time away from submarine simulators. A long time ago, I really enjoyed 688(I) Hunter/Killer. I've searched the internet a bit, and it seems like there are two simulators around that will give me something of the same: Sub Command and Dangerous Waters Which one should I buy for the best experience? I'm looking for a modern realistic simulator. Tanks for the help!

02-05-09, 09:40 PM	#9
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Download version has a PDF manual, if that's what you mean. It's not as convenient as a real one, but it's still there. Also, if I've got this straight, I think Dangerous Waters is sort of an upgraded version of Sub Command, right? Or am I all wrong on that count __________________

01-10-09, 04:47 PM	#2
goldorak Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Dangerous Waters, now more than ever.

01-10-09, 04:56 PM	#3
Hoggorm Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Will it work on Windows Vista?

01-10-09, 05:05 PM	#4
goldorak Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes Dangerous Waters is compatible with Vista 32 bit, Vista 64 bit and Xp 64 bit.

01-10-09, 07:04 PM	#5
Caseck Torpedoman Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CONUS Posts: 116 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	We've been having issues with the STEAM version of DW on VISTA. It may be smarter to purchase the DVD/CD version, plus if you can find it, the big fat manual helps a ton.

01-11-09, 05:06 AM	#6
Hoggorm Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I see, thanks! I understand that the Subsim Store only offers the download version... I would be most interested in the boxed one - with a manual - and wonders if there is different boxed versions? I see that the box image seem different. One type is like this one from eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/DANGEROUS-WATERS...4295.m20.l1116 While this one from Amazon is another type: http://www.amazon.co.uk/BLACK-BEAN-D...1668989&sr=1-1 Is the game on the disks the same though, or is there a difference other than the image? What seem like a reasonable price today? Thanks

01-11-09, 04:31 PM	#7
Hoggorm Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I guess the two box images is because one is released for the US, while the other is released for the European markeds. Is there any difference between these two version of Dangerous Waters? Thanks

02-05-09, 08:08 PM	#8
OptimusX Seaman Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 31 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	I would expect them to be the same. Double check on the manual. The only difference is that they are probably sold by different companies for their region. If you buy from a US based company you should get the NA version or vice versa for the European market.