I'm thinking about getting X-Plane 10, any thoughts?

[Dillon 2,197]

X-Plane 10 is looking pretty good and after all these years it's finally coming of age to me where I feel it's worth a look. Flight Simulator on all fronts seems to have consistently topped X-Plane but now I'm seeing features like what's able to be accomplished with the new default 744 that give it some unique pluses on par with FS. Now my question is have they finally embraced traffic in X-Plane 10? I may be a little late on the whole experience but last I checked the skies in X-Plane were pretty lonely unless one was flying online. If X-Plane has traffic and ATC on the level of Flight Simulator I will take a look. Thanks in advance for any feedback you guys can give.

[Heliguy 7]

Hi Well i have never used the full version (demo) but it is pretty much the same level as the Microsoft Flight Simulator now with many using it for CAA/FAA Training. There most probably is a refund option and there's a demo on the site so go for it :D. Remember write back about it if you try it :(.

[JSkorna 137]

Hi All, Let's be clear that there is no XP 10 Demo yet, though there is a demo for XP 9.

[MdMax 233]

Hi all ! Yes, for now only X-Plane 9 is available, and if you want the best ATC you'll need to fly online on IVAO or VATSIM. If you want X-Plane 10, you'll need to wait a few months. The link to the version 9 demo:http://www.x-plane.c..._downloads.html News for X-Plane 9 & 10:http://www.x-plane.com/news/http://www.x-plane.com/blog/http://xplane10.wordpress.com/ Happy flying !

[Murmur 3,944]

Now my question is have they finally embraced traffic in X-Plane 10?

According to developers, X-Plane 10 will have ATC and AI traffic. See e.g. http://www.x-plane.com/blog/2011/05/time-lapse-takeoffs/ Marco