[–] RedditSuxBalls ago
I don't think that Microsoft has had anything to do with Flight Simulator for years and the actual game now just exists as a platform for the modding community.
[–] DigitalTendencies 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Yep, $5,639.14
[–] ExpertShitposter [S] 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
Hahahaha. That is even more ridiculous...on the other hand that game it self is ridiculous.
[–] ExpertShitposter [S] 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
Hmmm...i was not aware of that this in not all Microsoft. Still, it the situation seems insane. Literally a used car vs several gaming PC-s vs......extra planes?
[–] MisterWings 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Also FSX:SE is run by Dovetail. But none of this is Microsoft. Paying for DLC is very very common in flight sims because the companies that make the products to a metric ton of work to try and get the planes to act and look as realistic as possible, going so far as to model down to the internal components.
In fact a lot of those DLC are pretty cheap compared to the $80+ stuff you see. The good news is you don't have to buy all the DLC. You just get the planes you want to fly and leave the rest. It is what all flight sim pilots do. I have the Archer and some of the HD terrain upgrades because I am working on my Instrument Rating IRL and I find it useful when I am not in the actual plane.
The paying for Sim DLC is how it is and I doubt that it is going to change anytime soon. The Sim market is just weird like that and has been for a long time now.
[–] 6248123? 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Not to mention that some are professional-quality products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FEaMYvQT60
[–] profanion 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
They're pulling Dovetail Games!