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asked by (12 points)
With the steam version out I would prefer to use that version over the nonsteam version but it's not worth buying a new copy over. Thanks
commented by (24 points)
I would really like an answer to this one too. I purchased x-plane 11 a couple of months ago, and wish i had held out for the steam version. Is it possible to change our activation key for a steam key?

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answered by (1.8k points)
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For X-Plane Steam you cannot use your product key from X-Plane Digital Download.

commented by (10 points)

So to get X Plane 11 I have to go to Steam? But it says "

  • Steam requires an internet connection and log in each time you run X-Plane in the future." 
I don't want to have to be on line to run X Plane, how can I avoid this?
commented by (24 points)
try running steam in offline mode....but I imagine, if it says you have to be online to run x-plane....you will have to be online. Steam has its good points, and plenty of bad ones too :(
commented by (10 points)
@ScruffyBaton4 and can I buy box version of the game and use CD key to activate it on steam?
commented by (1.8k points)

You can buy X-Plane Steam or X-Plane Digital Download. These are separated products, so you cannot activate Digital Download on Steam. Steam requires an internet connection and log in each time you run X-Plane in the future. When you purchase the Digital Download edition, you will receive an email confirmation with your product key. This key will allow you to download, install, and use X-Plane 11 without needing any other products (like Steam).
 

 

commented by (10 points)
Thanks ScruffyBaton4. I was rather thinking about this particular one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flight-Simulator-X-Plane-11-Mac/dp/B01M4HI6GF/ref=sr_1_1 which is neither Steam nor digital download, hence my question

Cheers,

M.
commented by (1.8k points)

You can also check X-Plane 11 DVD Set.

commented by (10 points)
Yes, indeed!

Only the question remains if it is possible to activate the game on steam if I have a DVD version. Hope it makes sense?

 

Cheers,

M.
commented by (1.8k points)
You cannot activate DVD Edition on Steam. The activation key is on first DVD disc.
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