Simviation Forum - FS2002 and 2004 Add-ons?

Jan 7^th, 2006 at 4:30pm

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Will FS2002 and 2004 Add-ons be compatible with FSX?

For example...

Photo graphic scenery

Just Flight Lago Falcon and Tornado

Just Flight Concorde

Flight envroment

And the Rest...

Any Ideas>

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Reply #1 - Jan 7^th, 2006 at 5:22pm

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Certainly Microsofts Q&A indicated most would hopefully be compatible. I suppose the new the product, the more likely it will be to work in FSX, but we'll have to wait and see. I expect payware developers will provide updates to some products too, just as they did for FS2002 products (remembering JF Photoscenery for the UK appeared towards the end of FS2002's life)...

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Reply #2 - Jan 7^th, 2006 at 6:15pm

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All addons from previous FS versions will be completely incompatable with FSX due to the revolutionary advancements that it will contain.

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Reply #3 - Jan 7^th, 2006 at 6:48pm

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All addons from previous FS versions will be completely incompatable with FSX due to the revolutionary advancements that it will contain.

Now now Woody, lets not confuse everyone just yet...
Grin

From the Q&A...

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Q: Will aircraft from FS2004 be compatible with “Flight Simulator X”?

A: Backward compatibly with existing 3rd party content is and has always been a priority for us, and we attempt to test as many add-ons as possible in order to provide the greatest level of compatibility.

ie, no repeat of the CFS3 problem...

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Reply #4 - Jan 7^th, 2006 at 8:05pm

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I would expect some fs2004 aircraft would work fine, and some will probably have missing props, tires, hollow jet engines, etc. . . Similiar problems experienced between fs2k2 and 2k4. But I honestly don't have a clue. Grin

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Reply #5 - Jan 7^th, 2006 at 8:06pm

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But I honestly don't have a clue. Grin

I do. Nothing will work.

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Reply #6 - Jan 8^th, 2006 at 2:42am

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from what i'm reading from verious sources, i conclude that most later fs2004 addons *SHOULD* be compatible.

but don't expect FS2002 addons. they hardly even work on FS2004 unless you find a dual compatible or a diamond in the rough.

ramos

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Reply #7 - Jan 9^th, 2006 at 2:32am

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I do. Nothing will work.

Well, Microsoft said they are testing as many addons as they can.
I just hope I can fly my Level-D 767 in FSX because Ive always thought it to be ahead of its age and too innovative for FS2004. Wink

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Reply #8 - Jan 15^th, 2006 at 2:34am

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I know I can take all my FS9 payware scenery and throw it in the thrash. The companies will produce new versions that you will have to purchase!

Abacus Flight Deck 3 (orignally for FS2002, then upgraded for Fs2004)

Lago Manhattan Scenery. Definately will have to produce a newer model.

There goes a total of $78 bucks down the drain.

Doubtfull my AH-1Z Cobra will be compatible.

Sides new innovation means new products! We dealt with it when FS2004 came out now we will deal with it when FS2006 is released!

I think I can stand to be without FSX for about 6 months before I upgrade though! Once I see what difference the addons make to it! It is really what sold me on purchasing FS9. I think that is what M$ is banking on, releasing better technology for third party developers to play with.

Can everyone remember what it was like to see the first awesome addon aircraft for FS9. The kirk Olsen F-16, then the Dino F-14 Tomcat. That is what dragged me aboard! What will it take for FSX to win you over!

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Reply #9 - Jan 16^th, 2006 at 5:55am

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I don't get this - where does this info come from?

I would have thought that all GMax and FSDS2 aircraft will be OK as will all XML based scenery ie all the more recent stuff being created for FS2004. Obviously all the SCASM scenery (FSSC/Airport/EOD/Macro based) will not work but we have known about that for a very long time. But obviously existing textures won't take advantage of the new features like bump mapping that will be possible in the new version.

But hey I don't know any more than anyone else.

I am totally bemused by all this half-baked speculation in this area of the forum - but I guess it keeps a few people off the streets who might otherwise be out mugging old ladies and robbing liquor stores (no names mentioned... Wink

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Reply #10 - Jan 16^th, 2006 at 6:13am

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.....I am totally bemused by all this half-baked speculation in this area of the forum - but I guess it keeps a few people off the streets who might otherwise be out...... robbing liquor stores (no names mentioned... Wink

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Reply #11 - Jan 16^th, 2006 at 8:31am

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I don't suppose you'll be updating yet Paul when it comes?

After looking at the specs, realizing that Vista will be out after I buy my laptop in September and that cards won't have Direct X10 - I think I'll have to skip FSX. Sad

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Reply #12 - Jan 16^th, 2006 at 9:22am

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I don't suppose you'll be updating yet Paul when it comes?

...... I think I'll have to skip FSX. Sad

I dunno'....

What I've got now runs FS 2004 flat out with no problems, everything maxed....
...even on dial-up in Multiplayer... Grin

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So we'll have to wait and see.
I really wouldn't like to have to turn my settings down to suit FS X...
If it was the case, then I definitely would consider up-grading, whatever that involved... Wink

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P.S. Not sure about "Vista" tho'...that sounds expensive, like Windows XP Pro... Cry

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Reply #13 - Jan 16^th, 2006 at 9:26am

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It seems obvious to me that if people want to see vast improvements in a new version of any program they should not expect full compatability with 3rd party addons for previous versions. You can't have it both ways.

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Reply #14 - Jan 16^th, 2006 at 9:29am

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.... You can't have it both ways.

...as the Actress said to the Bishop... Wink

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Paul... Grin

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