aja1216 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hello, I'm new to the forums, I'm looking to purchase FSX. I had FS2004 a long time ago and miss simming. I still have Force Feedback 2 joystick just a little dusty but still works. My question is what are the difference with FSX Gold, Deluxe, Standard, and the Steam Editions? I'm running a 3.6ghz Quad Core Processor 8gb RAM GeForce 560 GTX Would this be sufficient? Thanks, AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandjfrench Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi AJ, You'll probably have other questions as well so I suggest checking here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Flight_Simulator_X No computer can run FSX maxed in all situations. Your computer should run it well. Steam is likely your best choice now. Jim F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I have the Standard Edition. I lack some of the Acceleration Missions, the ability to catapult off of an Aircraft Carrier. Some of the neat Military aircraft designed for Acceleration will work for me on a limited basis. The Deluxe version offers some more advantages. Acceleration or FSX Gold is the best, by far! Steam is a downloadable version of FSX Gold without the built-in SDK. You will have a tough time finding FSX in the disc versions due to supply and demand. Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgh Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Microsoft no longer sells FSX. There may be some still available in stores but otherwise you'll have to buy second hand. FSX-SE is on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aja1216 Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 So if I understand correctly the steam version is the same as gold I just cant design my own stuff? I've see gold versions all over ebay and amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircav1970 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 The last time I saw an FSX Gold edition on E-Bay the guy wanted $225.00 USD for it....shop quickly,disc versions are only going to go up in price.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?289974-Fsx-gold-for-sale This might be a good deal! Unless you don't live in the U.S. Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aja1216 Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 What is the difference between the Steam and Gold? Is it just the SDKs? I'm not planning on developing my own stuff. AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 What is the difference between the Steam and Gold? Is it just the SDKs? I'm not planning on developing my own stuff. AJ Steam and Gold are the same, except trying to find FSX Gold in Disc form is few and far between + expensive. FSX Steam Edition goes on sale every so often for very cheap. Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringBean Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Steam and Gold are basically the same. Steam has been updated a bit and configured to run on the Steam multiplayer platform. While Steam is missing some of the SDK tools needed to create content for FSX, the tools are available elsewhere. Besides availability, Steam offers the increase in performance some are seeing, over the boxed version, and a few of the bugs Microsoft left behind have been cleaned up. peace, the Bean WWOD---What Would Opa Do? Farewell, my freind (sp) Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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