Oh, I know, it's why I rarely post on forums and likely will go back to my cave again soon.
This thread has shown that people have not run FS9 for years, have no idea what is even available for it let alone tried any of it.
It makes things very difficult when you try to get a comparison of the 2 sims and the only threads you can find with any decent discussion are those from FSX release which offer incredibly little value today. Topics that keep coming up do so because there is great interest in these topics. If people don't want participate, don't.
I know I have made the right decision for myself with choice of sim. I also know many have made the wrong choice.
After running both sims the last few weeks, here is my modern evaluation and advice.
- If you are running FSX, have sliders turned down, are sitting there dealing with FPS or stutters or VAS because you think you are using the visually superior sim, you are dead wrong!
- If you are using FSX because you must have particular add-ons only available for FSX then FSX is for you.
-If you think equivalent add-ons for FSX must be greatly visually superior to FS9, you are again very wrong! I have found little difference visually in identical payware add-ons. The only real difference I found in the 2 sims is around 40-50FPS! lol
Both sims have their good points here and there which the other may not have but again, it's a very balanced situation.
I asked a question at the beginning of this thread, got some answers, none of which have made me reconsider my choice. My view on the sims from my recent comparisons I have written above. For anyone reading this and looking for some information more recent than a 2006 thread, hope it helps.