Microsoft's (lack of) committment to PC gaming - Page 2

Enigma · 02-04-09, 07:50 PM

Yeah, you wont see it get ugly from me. That seems a bit silly.

I use all my own approach plates, procedures, etc. Also, there is several modded GPS units available, both free & payware that have everything the SR-22 I fly has in it....

My biggest peeve with FSX are the all virtual cockpits with equipment that I found unreadable or unusable...

FIREWALL · 02-04-09, 08:04 PM

I'm not going to get into a pissing contest.

In FSX there's a tutorial for every system.

Over at avsim.com FS9 is the bigboy but, alot is being converted to FSX.

Sorry but FS2004 is going the way of the dodo.

MS gave out the SDK and said have at it.

You can do anything you want to FSX but, make MONEY off it.

SteamWake · 02-04-09, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Enigma

Yeah, you wont see it get ugly from me. That seems a bit silly.

I use all my own approach plates, procedures, etc. Also, there is several modded GPS units available, both free & payware that have everything the SR-22 I fly has in it....

My biggest peeve with FSX are the all virtual cockpits with equipment that I found unreadable or unusable...

How can you NOT like the virtual cockpits

Two words my friend "Dual Monitors"

Ive been flying flightsim since version one. Have over 100 hours in a VA (Captain Rank) I just prefer FSX but many others there dont.

Again its a matter of taste.

But this thread took a fork in the road somewhere so Ill let it go at that.

By the way if anyone wants to know which VA I fly for its Livewire.

Enigma · 02-04-09, 10:26 PM

Been on flightsim since day one myself. My Dad got me into it as a scamp. Haha...

Love virtual cockpits, just love 'em in FS2004.

Big VA guy myself. Fly for DCA (50 some hours) , and Execjet (over 200 hours). used to fly for Eastern, Was one of the first 20 pilots with with Metro, and co founded Capitol before it went under some years ago. (flying Coniies. Was great!)
Dual monitors? Got 'em.

Don't get on Vatsim much anymore though. Don't have the time....but, back in the early days, I was on there allll the time...

Real airplanes? about 600 hours.

stabiz · 02-05-09, 07:34 AM

Off topic for sure, but these new smileys are horrible!

SteamWake · 02-05-09, 12:04 PM

In a shocking reversal of its previous stance Micro$oft announces...

Flight Simulator XI !

longam · 02-05-09, 12:40 PM

It just seems since Bill left M$ has went to the suits, and isn't about the fun anymore. It all started when they killed the zone.

August · 02-05-09, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Two words my friend "Dual Monitors"

I'll go one better "triplehead2go"

http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/th2go/

SteamWake · 02-05-09, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Two words my friend "Dual Monitors"

I'll go one better "triplehead2go"

http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/th2go/

Ive heard some not so great reviews on that thing.

Wow this thread is wandering all over the map :rotfl:

Buisness as usual

Tarnsman · 02-07-09, 01:32 PM

Its ironic that M$ is so lax about PC gaming, because gaming is about the only reason to buy a Hi end PC. Macs seem to do everything else better. And if they dont the general public seems to think so. Even business is moving more and more to Macs. Buying a PC is almost like buying a film camera, people look at you like you're a nut or something. M$ is quite delusional if they think PCs are still cool among the general public. PC Gaming should be a driver for their business. M$ should be the biggest investor in PC gaming development.

That said, consols are ok for arcade type games. But when it comes to depth ie simulation or hard core persistant online gaming you need a computer. Besides, an xBox or equivalent costs nearly as much as a PC.

If PC gaming ends, I know I wont need to buy: RAM, Graphics Cards, Sound Cards, peripherals or all the othr stuff I gladly buy now to feed my addiction(hobby). I'll just buy a Mac once every couple of years and be done with it.

Thomen · 02-07-09, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Quote:

Originally Posted by August

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Two words my friend "Dual Monitors"

I'll go one better "triplehead2go"

http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/th2go/

Ive heard some not so great reviews on that thing.

Wow this thread is wandering all over the map :rotfl:

Buisness as usual

I got one of those... and I m loving it.

SteamWake · 02-07-09, 05:51 PM

Here is a link for an online petitoin to get Microsoft to continue its support of flight simulator series.

http://www.supportflightsim.com/

If your a msfs fan it cant hurt to sign it.

Zachstar · 02-07-09, 06:45 PM

They never work. Trust me when we Star Trek fans sent a BOX full of petitions asking for a new season of Enterprise on DVD. It was ignored.

SteamWake · 02-07-09, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zachstar

They never work. Trust me when we Star Trek fans sent a BOX full of petitions asking for a new season of Enterprise on DVD. It was ignored.

Yea... I know. But somehow it makes me feel better that at least some effort is being made.

Blacklight · 02-08-09, 12:16 AM

It seems that most companies, not just Micro$oft are getting out or lessening their PC game releases. Go to any retail store and you'll see the PC game department shrunk to levels I've never seen before. There are WAY less releases now than there used to be. I'm beginning to wonder what the magazines like "Computer Gaming" are going to be reporting on in the near future.
The only people really producing now are the small independents and what you get out of most of them is a crapshoot ranging from groundbreaking to broken buggy crap.

02-04-09, 07:50 PM	#16
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Yeah, you wont see it get ugly from me. That seems a bit silly. I use all my own approach plates, procedures, etc. Also, there is several modded GPS units available, both free & payware that have everything the SR-22 I fly has in it.... My biggest peeve with FSX are the all virtual cockpits with equipment that I found unreadable or unusable... __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

02-04-09, 08:04 PM	#17
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I'm not going to get into a pissing contest. In FSX there's a tutorial for every system. Over at avsim.com FS9 is the bigboy but, alot is being converted to FSX. Sorry but FS2004 is going the way of the dodo. MS gave out the SDK and said have at it. You can do anything you want to FSX but, make MONEY off it. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-04-09, 10:26 PM	#19
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Been on flightsim since day one myself. My Dad got me into it as a scamp. Haha... Love virtual cockpits, just love 'em in FS2004. Big VA guy myself. Fly for DCA (50 some hours) , and Execjet (over 200 hours). used to fly for Eastern, Was one of the first 20 pilots with with Metro, and co founded Capitol before it went under some years ago. (flying Coniies. Was great!) Dual monitors? Got 'em. Don't get on Vatsim much anymore though. Don't have the time....but, back in the early days, I was on there allll the time... Real airplanes? about 600 hours. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

02-05-09, 07:34 AM	#20
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Off topic for sure, but these new smileys are horrible! __________________

02-07-09, 06:45 PM	#28
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	They never work. Trust me when we Star Trek fans sent a BOX full of petitions asking for a new season of Enterprise on DVD. It was ignored. __________________

02-05-09, 12:04 PM	#21
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	In a shocking reversal of its previous stance Micro$oft announces... Flight Simulator XI !

02-05-09, 12:40 PM	#22
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	It just seems since Bill left M$ has went to the suits, and isn't about the fun anymore. It all started when they killed the zone.

02-07-09, 01:32 PM	#25
Tarnsman Electrician's Mate Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 134 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Its ironic that M$ is so lax about PC gaming, because gaming is about the only reason to buy a Hi end PC. Macs seem to do everything else better. And if they dont the general public seems to think so. Even business is moving more and more to Macs. Buying a PC is almost like buying a film camera, people look at you like you're a nut or something. M$ is quite delusional if they think PCs are still cool among the general public. PC Gaming should be a driver for their business. M$ should be the biggest investor in PC gaming development. That said, consols are ok for arcade type games. But when it comes to depth ie simulation or hard core persistant online gaming you need a computer. Besides, an xBox or equivalent costs nearly as much as a PC. If PC gaming ends, I know I wont need to buy: RAM, Graphics Cards, Sound Cards, peripherals or all the othr stuff I gladly buy now to feed my addiction(hobby). I'll just buy a Mac once every couple of years and be done with it.

02-07-09, 05:51 PM	#27
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Here is a link for an online petitoin to get Microsoft to continue its support of flight simulator series. http://www.supportflightsim.com/ If your a msfs fan it cant hurt to sign it.

02-08-09, 12:16 AM	#30
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	It seems that most companies, not just Micro$oft are getting out or lessening their PC game releases. Go to any retail store and you'll see the PC game department shrunk to levels I've never seen before. There are WAY less releases now than there used to be. I'm beginning to wonder what the magazines like "Computer Gaming" are going to be reporting on in the near future. The only people really producing now are the small independents and what you get out of most of them is a crapshoot ranging from groundbreaking to broken buggy crap. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"