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Message started by Captain_Sim on Mar 5th, 2008 at 11:36pm

Title: Pricy MSFS add-ons?
Post by Captain_Sim on Mar 5th, 2008 at 11:36pm
Thinking about "pricy" MSFS add-ons, just a random Google search on "Boeing FMS" as #1 returns this:

Boeing B767 FMS CBT
"It demonstrates the FMS operation on a fixed route between Houston and Dallas.
This product covers the FMS only."
$169.95


In MSFS English: it's just an animated FMS preview for 170 bucks. What a bargain!

Title: Re: Pricy MSFS add-ons?
Post by SharonD400 on Mar 8th, 2008 at 5:09pm
Good one!
But....
Block B - 757 Base Package                                      $38.52
Block Freighter - 757 Freighter                                   $30.67
Block 300 - 757-300 Expansion Model                         $30.81
Block C - ACE (Aircraft Configuration Editor) utility      $9.23
Block E - Custom Sound Package                               $10.77
                                                                            *********
                                                                              $120.00
                                                                           

I used the old pricing with the current euro-dollar conversion...I paid full price when it first came out 2 years ago.
And you haven't set the price for the "Block F/D!"..... :-?


Sharon


   

Title: Re: Pricy MSFS add-ons?
Post by Captain_Sim on Mar 8th, 2008 at 7:31pm
The following are correct prices in USD on the day 1:

Block B - 757 Base Package                                      $24.99
Block C - ACE (Aircraft Configuration Editor) utility      $4.99 (four)
Block E - Custom Sound Package                               $6.99
TOTAL: $36.97

Optional aircraft:
Block Freighter - 757 Freighter                                   $19.99
Block 300 - 757-300 Expansion Model                         $19.99

Title: Re: Pricy MSFS add-ons?
Post by Hank on Mar 13th, 2008 at 11:44am
:-? .........another questionable calculation.

The C-130 Hercules from day 1 onwards....and just to get the whole "promised" versions complete.

C-130 Pro (FS9)      = $ 44,30
C-130 J     (FS9)      = $  9,99
C-130 T    (FS9)      = $   9,99
KC-130    (FS9)       = $   9,99
AC-130E   (FS9)      = $   9,99
C-130 base (FSX)    = $ 55,99
C-130 pack I (FSX)  = $ 43,99
C-130 pack II (FSX) = $ 43,99

Total                       = $228,23


........who's addon would be more expensive ??  :o

Title: Re: Pricy MSFS add-ons?
Post by Captain_Sim on Mar 13th, 2008 at 10:51pm
I wouldn't call that nice selection "an addon", it's quite a collection.

As for $228,23, well what we can get for the $228,23 these days?  :-/
One copy of the questionable FMS CBT I've mentioned above?
4 tanks of gas?  :-/


Title: Re: Pricy MSFS add-ons?
Post by Hank on Mar 14th, 2008 at 7:47am
;D

Title: Re: Pricy MSFS add-ons?
Post by rgriffin1272 on Mar 14th, 2008 at 11:32am

Captain Sim wrote on Mar 13th, 2008 at 10:51pm:
I wouldn't call that nice selection "an addon", it's quite a collection.

As for $228,23, well what we can get for the $228,23 these days?  :-/
One copy of the questionable FMS CBT I've mentioned above?
4 tanks of gas?  :-/




You're right.  It's quite a collection.  And as much as I would love to have it, I could not possible justify $132 US to get it.  That's more than twice as much as the FSX cost to begin with, not to mention the hardware upgrade that came along with it.  I love your products, but I think in this case it has priced itself out of my wallet.

Title: Re: Pricy MSFS add-ons?
Post by Sekhet on Mar 14th, 2008 at 5:49pm

Captain Sim wrote on Mar 13th, 2008 at 10:51pm:
I wouldn't call that nice selection "an addon", it's quite a collection.

As for $228,23, well what we can get for the $228,23 these days?  :-/
One copy of the questionable FMS CBT I've mentioned above?
4 tanks of gas?  :-/



Feel lucky if you're getting 4 tanks of gas for $228,23!  That's only enough to fill my pick-up twice and then maybe get and extra sniff of the nozzle! :'(

Title: Re: Pricy MSFS add-ons?
Post by XM DUDE on Mar 14th, 2008 at 8:13pm

SharonD400 wrote on Mar 8th, 2008 at 5:09pm:
Good one!
But....
Block B - 757 Base Package                                      $38.52
Block Freighter - 757 Freighter                                   $30.67
Block 300 - 757-300 Expansion Model                         $30.81
Block C - ACE (Aircraft Configuration Editor) utility      $9.23
Block E - Custom Sound Package                               $10.77
                                                                            *********
                                                                              $120.00
                                                                           

I used the old pricing with the current euro-dollar conversion...I paid full price when it first came out 2 years ago.
And you haven't set the price for the "Block F/D!"..... :-?


Sharon


   

I'm betting you can tack on another 30 to $40 for F/D as it is a more complex add on, but it will be worth it. Flight simming can become an expensive hobby as I have discovered over the years, adding up my  hundreds of dollars in add ons, I most like ly could have got a gaming lap top. The satisfaction you get is worth it. I just hate the fact that once you have all the add ons you have to totally start over including new computer for FSX, which is ridiculous!

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