For the price I will go ahead and purchase but not install.  Was wondering since my existing HD is nearing 80% full would the steam version work ok by purchasing an additional HD or SSD and install Steam FSX on a new HD?

 

That would work just fine on a new drive.  Steam allows you to pick the drive and directory for each game install now.

For the price I will go ahead and purchase but not install.  Was wondering since my existing HD is nearing 80% full would the steam version work ok by purchasing an additional HD or SSD and install Steam FSX on a new HD?

 

I keep all my steam games on a separate drive to the OS. Works perfectly even after an OS reinstall.

Wonder if DX10 fixer will work ?

$5, FSX Steam edition or a Beer? I bought the beer! :-)

 

After three or four beers you may change your mind, I went with both 

I am going to use Steam In-home streaming/networking to test out the 777 and ASN. The 777 doesn't like to be installed in 2 separate directories apparently.

Here's another metric.

 

http://steamcharts.com/app/314160

Interesting... 80% of people buying but not installing I think that´s the first time i see people buying a "game" -- sorry -- and goes direct to the shelf. This air simmers are strange guys

For the price I will go ahead and purchase but not install.  Was wondering since my existing HD is nearing 80% full would the steam version work ok by purchasing an additional HD or SSD and install Steam FSX on a new HD?

Since I'm currently installing FSX:Steam, I can answer your question definitively. When the installer runs, it will ask you where you want to install the program. The default is of course in the usual location (..\Program Files etc.), however...

 

Since I also have a D: and G: drive, those were offered as optional install locations, so yes if you add a new HD or SSD you can direct the install to be done to that drive. IMHO, this is much more "User Friendly" than the MS method of hiding this non-default option under the "Options" button.

Interesting... 80% of people buying but not installing I think that´s the first time i see people buying a "game" -- sorry -- and goes direct to the shelf. This air simmers are strange guys

 

Consider it an insurance policy.....FSX DVD's do scratch or break for many reasons and are no longer being produced, so consider this the $5 backup solution  B)

 

 

Since I also have a D: and G: drive, those were offered as optional install locations, so yes if you add a new HD or SSD you can direct the install to be done to that drive

 

Bill,

       Thanks, that's good to know. I picked it up as a backup. I'll let you braver souls be the guinea pigs on this one.

Thanks all for your replies.  I need to head out and pick me up a new HD. It is good to know they will give you install options.   Went to purchase on steam and it appears there is already a back up with 11 people waiting.  Amazing. 

Bill,

       Thanks, that's good to know. I picked it up as a backup. I'll let you braver souls be the guinea pigs on this one.

The nice thing about Steam is that there's no limit on installations like there is with the MS disk versions. You can install to any or all of your computers as you like.

 

I'm currently installing FSX: Steam version on my development computer, but not for "playing" FSX. I simply wanted a virgin, default path installation so I can test any new installers for my company's products. B)

The nice thing about Steam is that there's no limit on installations like there is with the MS disk versions. You can install to any or all of your computers as you like.

 

I'm currently installing FSX: Steam version on my development computer, but not for "playing" FSX. I simply wanted a virgin, default path installation so I can test any new installers for my company's products. B)

The other nice thing about steam is you can install FSX on your beefy PC and then play it on your non-beefy PC. Kinda like a networked setup.

Consider it an insurance policy.....FSX DVD's do scratch or break for many reasons and are no longer being produced, so consider this the $5 backup solution  B)

 

Actually with Steam sales.. a lot of Steam users buy games at ridiculously low prices and don't install.. Sometimes they forget they own games.. Kind of great for developer to sell to people who didn't really 'want' the software.

Has anyone tried the new multiplayer? What is it like?