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Could Never Get the Game to Install

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 03, 2008
Author: Amazon User

After receiving the first game, the 1st disc wouldn't read. Customer support said they would send out a new disc. We never received it. Amazon exchanged the game for a 2nd game. Still, the first disc wouldn't read. After attempting to load it onto more than one MAC (thinking the problem may be the MAC), the disc wouldn't load. We are very disappointed in the fact that customer support is not available for help and that they lied about sending out a replacement disc. We are in the process of returning the 2nd game at this time. BEWARE...OUR EXPERIENCE WAS HORRIBLE! One star is too high of a rating.

Pass

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: June 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I would pass on this simulator. it takes up way too much room and is not that fun.

x-plane 9

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: June 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

boring, prepare for a very long install process -it had 6 disks-- most macs cant run this program on full graphics ---it also takes over 60 gigs of hard drive space !!

only very serious mac flight sim gamers should pay for this game

X-plane 9

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: June 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Scenery not as good as Microsoft Flight Simulator X.Mecanics are counter-intuitive;not very easy.Harder to program the Logitech Force joystick than FSX. Flight dynamics OK. Not worth the price.

Absorbing, demanding flight simulator for serious aviation enthusiasts

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

X-Plane 9 is my first experience of the X-Plane series, and given the mixed reviews I was not expecting to be so thoroughly impressed. On my platform (Mac) it is smooth, stable, fluid, intuitive, engaging and very demanding; in short, everything a serious flight simulator ought to be. I bought a Saitek AV8R-01 (Aviator) flightstick, which is designed for Windows platforms but which functions perfectly with my Mac, and the flying simulator is almost flawless. I have a G5 with 2GB RAM, which is about the bare minimum for running X-Plane 9, but it is still very stable. I am overwhelmed by the options and expandability of this software. X-Plane 9 is not a game - it is a training tool and experimental platform for aviation enthusiasts. For the price you will not find another simulator that can hold a candle to it. If you've ever flown a real aeroplane, you'll recognise the attention to detail, the sensitivity, the functions, the instruments and the full-immersion of the flying experience.

Lots of Bugs and a Hog on Disk Space

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 9
Date: May 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have to agree with the other reviewer. X-Plane 9 is not what I expected. I will stick with MSFS 2004. I also thought my PFC controls that work with MSFS would be compatable with X-Plane and it was not the case.

Don't waste you money!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 8 / 23
Date: May 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is the worst game ever for Mac.

I'm not a pilot but enjoy playing flight simulation games.

It's full of bugs. As another reviewer mentioned, it's kind of an alpha version or worse.

Warning! X-Plane 9.0 for Mac doesn't work at all. Full of graphics bug, maintaining any plane's control is almost impossible, my $[...] Saitek joystick doesn't work... I'm very frustrated and dissapointed.

In resume, make yourself a big favor and don't waste your precious money on this crap. Stay away from this game and you'll not regret it as I did.

X-Plane 9 failure to load

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: May 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Beware of this game. I can't even get it to load on my Mac Pro. Time and effort are being expended with X-Plane Tech Support to no avail. At this point in time, Monopoly is more fun. Good luck if you've purchased this version ... you will need the patience of Job.

Real Pro Flight Simulator for the Mac

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: May 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The level of realism of this game is incredible. The new version significantly improves graphics with detailed scenery and very smooth motion. On a Macbook Pro 2.6GHz with 4 GB RAM and 256 MB graphics memory, the game performed really well even with graphic details and game reality levels set to high.

This increased level of realism comes at a price however. And I mean not just the monetary aspect. There is a steep learning to this game. Especially, the flight controls need to be calibrated for your joystick. I cannot imagine playing this game without a good joystick.

There are lots of settings windows to calibrate the flight simulator. And the menus are confusing.

Overall is is a great game for the mac. Its far better than Microsoft Flight Simulator for the PC, this game almost makes MFS look half a century old.

Must buy for Mac gamers.

An undeserved bad rap

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 13, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am neither a pilot nor a "gamer" but I used to enjoy MS Flight Simulator, and when I went exclusively to a Mac several years ago my only regret was that I has to leave Flt.Sim. behind. X-Plane 9, which I just discovered, is even better than I remember Flt.Sim.

I bought an inexpensive joystick (Logitech Extreme 3-D Pro, about $35 at Amazon), and then installed X-Plane 9 on my iMac. The installation took about an hour but it went flawlessly. The joystick was recognized by the program, and I was easily able to calibrate it by following the very clear instructions.

I selected the Cessna 172 as my trainer plane and a local airport as my home field (again following the clear instructions). The first flight was not a thing of beauty but I was able to take off, circle the field, and make a safe, albeit shaky, landing.

This is not a toy and some of the "gamers" who complained about the lack of instructions or the problems in controlling their aircraft were probably using jets and/or multi-engine aircraft for their initial flights, and expecting instant gratification.

I have substantial learning to do (and it's a steep curve) but even at this early stage, I can say with confidence that this is a superb and flexible program which is well worth the investment of money and time for anyone who wants to enjoy a true flight simulator on their Mac.

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