Is Prepar3D worth it ?

[lanmancz]

Hi,

I'm currently flying only with DCS and X-Plane. I'd like to ask if in your opinion it's worth switching from X-Plane to Prepar3D.

I like X-Plane and I spent some good money on it already but the glacial speed of development and a lack of content for it is a bit frustrating.

So I was looking at Prepar3D as a possible candidate to replace it to fulfill my civil aviation flying needs. Though I'd like to ask here you guys first as even the initial investment in the platform itself is $200 plus if I switched I would for sure like to buy some addons as well.

I think Prepar3D is still 32 bit only correct ? Is 64 bit planned ?

How is the FPS and stability of Prepar3D ?

Is it being actively developed and supported ?

How is the compatibility with existing FSX addons and addons in general ? Are they being properly supported and developed in your opinion ?

Is there something important missing in Prepar3D in your opinion ?

 

One more thing. I disqualified FSX from my considerations for a new platform because I think it's dying and not worth the investment anymore. It's already 10 years old, not being developed anymore and even the company that is selling the FSX:SE said that they will not be developing the platform into the future.

 

PS: While browsing the Prepar3D license overview page I found that we are apparently forbidden to be entertained by it, but hey, I can always say I'm learning right ?

[sobek]

This is the wrong venue for what you are asking. Please try mudspike or simhq.