Congratulations. Microsoft and Asobo have chosen the right partner for this job. 29th September 2019 was the last time I bought an Orbx product for any existing simulator. Haven't bought anything since then, and have uninstalled everything except DCS.
Screenshots are looking great. Looks like Orbx will be getting some of my money again on/after the 18th for sure. Printing out my bankruptcy application as we speak [j/k].
What I am really unhappy about is how you guys made it mandatory to buy through ORBXDirect to get the discount for those who own X, Y or Z product already for previous sims (e.g. p3d and xp). I want to keep all my MSFS addons in one place this time (and not deal with the scattered mess that is the P3D/XP addon marketplace) and I'll be choosing the MSFS marketplace this time. This mandatory requirement means I'll have to deal with the standalone Orbx client. Another option is to pay full price. And the last option (which I really don't wanna choose) is not to buy the said Orbx addon at all.
Can't you folks come up with some other method to do the verification for existing product owners? It must be possible. It's the year 2020 after all.
Think about it!
Best wishes.
P.S. can you make EGGP for MSFS before Digital Design does it? It's my local, home airport and flight school :-)
I would second the request about not having to buy through OrbxDirect as I was looking forward to not having purchases all over the place as I've had in the past. I really am hoping, with the new sim, to keep things as simple as possible as far as addons go.
Also, does it make a difference if one purchases through Steam or through the Microsoft store?
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I would second the request about not having to buy through OrbxDirect as I was looking forward to not having purchases all over the place as I've had in the past. I really am hoping, with the new sim, to keep things as simple as possible as far as addons go.
Also, does it make a difference if one purchases through Steam or through the Microsoft store?