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Who will be buying P3D V2 later this month? It will still be 32 bit but will be Dx11 so should shift much of the work from cpu to gpu(s).
Personally I will keep FsX as it's working pretty well on my new rig with Dx10 activated but will probably get P3D too.
 
I will wait to I see pricing on it, but most likely I will get it. I really like the features they have added. FSX stays on the system though.
 
Who will buy the new P3D version 2

Roger, I will be buying the new Prepar3d and will be keeping FSX as well. I find FSX much easier to test my new developing and being improved scenery files. Also checking paints as they develop is easier for me in FSX.

Hopefully L/M will give those that have previously purchased some kind of a break. I'm not counting on it but can still hope.
 
Will probably get it eventually but not right away. Need to upgrade PC first.

Does P3Dv2 require purchace of a new student license? Or does the one from v1.x still apply?

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fsafranek said:
Will probably get it eventually but not right away. Need to upgrade PC first.
Does P3Dv2 require purchace of a new student license? Or does the one from v1.x still apply?
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Just from what I understand from reading the P3D Forum info, this latest version is an entirely new program and will require a new purchase. A discount for previous owners doesn't look like it's in the offing. I believe the price (Student/Educational) version will be the same. . .$49.00
 
Roger said:
Who will be buying P3D V2 later this month? It will still be 32 bit but will be Dx11 so should shift much of the work from cpu to gpu(s).
Personally I will keep FsX as it's working pretty well on my new rig with Dx10 activated but will probably get P3D too.
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Roger, if it had been 64bit I would most likely have purchased it but as long as the development process is for subsequent upgrades/new versions. . .I'll stay with FSX and see where I am in two more years, lol.
 
falcon409 said:
Just from what I understand from reading the P3D Forum info, this latest version is an entirely new program and will require a new purchase. A discount for previous owners doesn't look like it's in the offing. I believe the price (Student/Educational) version will be the same. . .$49.00
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Thanks. That's still a very reasonable price.
 
I'm thinking about buying it, but I want first to wait and see the feedbacks about addon compatibility.
Accusim stuff might work, but TacPack stuff will probably not, and that's a huge show stopper...
That being said, if the performance of that new DX11 graphic engine is really better than FSX, then I might buy P3D v2 as soon as possible.
 
I will be there on release day!! I love FSX and have had really no issues with it on 3 different systems since release day. The only thing I need from it is a little more performance headroom since that alone keeps me from flying places/aircraft I would like to fly. From all I have seen and read about P3Dv2, there are more than enough small and big changes that lead me to believe that it will be a step up from FSX with no steps backwards, so I would be an idiot to not give it a shot
 
I've been thinking about it for a while. I had been under the impression that it might be upgraded to 64 bit. I'll probably add it to my rig, but only after I hear about how it is working. I never buy any tech products right out of the gate. I guess we'll see what we'll see.

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I will be getting it , sooner or later . I'm waiting for some feedback first . I also heard that maybe the licence to the students will last for four years then its all over . Not sure if this is the case or not . I'll wait and see with interest .
 
i was wondering..does FSUIPC work with P3D?...or does it have a good program to setup the controllers?
 
I expect I'll get it on day 1, depending on price / license.
I'm sure not everything will be totally compatable, but installing P3d won't stop FSX from working, so I can still enjoy all my aircraft etc.
 
Ditto here, I'm going to get V2 as soon as it enters the market!
I'm with P3D almost from the beginning, and I think there are more than enough changes and improvements in the product that justify a step like that, including spending money for a new V2 license.
From a scenery developers standpoint I seriously look forward to the graphic improvements, like ground tesselation and lighting features. I see some amazing possibilities coming up.
From a customer standpoint I'm extremely glad that LM picked up ESP for further development and enhancement, so supporting this by investing small money (I think the prices are fair) is my share to make sure this will continue into the future.

For me the 64bit issue is secondary. On my rig P3D runs well with or without it. It'll come sooner or later. It is better to release a 64bit version when it is sound and bug free than throw it prematurely on the market.

Cheers,
Mark
 
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Of course! I have never, ever had satisfactory performance from FSX so that's the driver for me. The drag factor for me will be addons - I don't know if FS-Recorder and TrackIR work properly with P3D yet, but they are essentials. And I hope the Elite yoke driver works (it did on 1.2 so I am hopeful). We know Orbx stuff will work, and many/most aircraft, so everything else is a bonus.
 
Ditto....is there some place to get info on what planes, sceneries and hardware (esp 3 Saitek panels and trackir) will work with P3D?

I am glad they picked it up and will purchase to support as well.....that's a great idea!

Just want to know so I don't waste massive time tweaking and troubleshooting!

Perhaps just install one thing at a time??
 
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