Why should I move from X-Plane 7 to X-Plane 10?

Question

We have X-Plane 7 and would like to move to X-Plane 10, but we are being questioned about the cost.  I see this as an obsolescence issue.  However, I should like some hard data on future support for X-Plane 7 and the future of the platforms on which X-Plane 7 resides, to take to my stakeholders.  Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi Phillip,

Here are all the things improved with XP 10

• many high-quality aircraft models with detailed 3-D cockpits,
• a brand new system for auto-generating plausible scenery for the entire world,
• a new, highly-detailed cloud and weather rendering system,
• a flight model with improved accuracy and even greater power,
• a completely redone ATC and AI Aircraft system, and
• the ability to more fully utilize multi-core CPUs for enhanced realism.
• X-Plane 64 bit

Not sure if I answered your question but let me know if you need more info

-Rishi (I'm not part of Laminar)

Answer 2

Personally I like X-Plane 10 I give it *****. But do you like X-Plane 7 do X-Plane 10. If you really like X-Plane 7

stick to X-plane 7.

Answer 3

Hi Philip,

First off I would recommend you try the free demo of X-Plane 10 if you can. That will give you first hand experience to decide if it would be "enough" of an upgrade for your needs. 

Any version of X-Plane older than 10 (9, 8, 7, etc) are no longer under development by Laminar Research. Therefore if there are any problems with them, you are out of luck.