Why Am I Still Using FS2004?!?

The age old question is answered: why am I still using FS2004? More info here!

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The main reasons:
1- More framerates. I can't afford it to buy a huge system to run Prepar3D as smooth as I run FS9 now, so I'm happy to have a lot of framerates using FS2004, even when using "heavy" addons in cloudy conditions!

2- Addons and money: I have already spent quite a bit of money and time on addons. I like the addons that I have, and I don't really feel a need (yet) to switch to a new simulator just because some new addons are out on the market.

3- Time: I have already spent a lot of time on tweaking and configuring FS2004 the way I like it and to let it run as smooth as possible with the best texture quality. Starting to fly with a new simulator would require a lot of time and can be seen as starting a big project before it runs the same way as good ol' FS9!

4- No crashes: Out of Memory Errors? Black Screens during landing? No way in FS2004! It just doesn't happen. 99,99% of the time this flight simulator runs smoothly without any crashes. This allows me to complete my flight without having to worry about such things! ;)

Addons in this video:
- RealAir Spitfire
- iFly Boeing 737NG
- Taxi2Gate Bratislava (LZIB)
- Taxi2Gate Kosice (LZKZ)

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[_PPHS]

FS2004 helped me got my first job. Hours and hours training IFR on Baron 58, when I did the assessment on sim, it was a analogic twin, very similar!!

[rangey]

Pretty good graphics for a game older than me!!

[carloscruz]

Nailed it! It’s 2019 and I run it still and it runs fantastic.

[TedNewkirk]

Still using it. I have so many add-ons, plus the current real weather program and similar. I fly about 4 hours per week, still loving it!

[slink]

I still use fs2004, and it’s 2019 and I don’t feel bad about myself lol

[BX]

I still use FS2004 as well and it is just great for me

[TWAB]

The eye candy in the newer systems is outstanding but I really like the actual aircraft performance characteristics in FS9 and besides, the new sims do not have older airliners ie 707, 727, L-1011
I'm old school ;)

[iwyarchive]

when I was 6 years old, I still remember my brother play FS2004, with Tupolev aircraft mods

[dennypryaperdana]

Iam 65, I still fly on FS 2004...and still enjoying it.

[tolwyn_doom]

I'm with you. FS2004 (FS9) is the only Sim I have installed. Still works great.

[nicks]

I got FS2002 a decade ago and I still play it

[jj]

I'm still using FS2004 too for pretty much the same reasons as you. It's testament to the designers of this simulator that it's still relevant for so many people!

[magnoboavista]

0:52 I use the FS9 because of that too. It's nice!

[EasyRhino]

well simulator 2004 work on windows 11 appreciate the answer if you can give it to me thank you very much.

[RTCMAHL]

I still use FS2004 because I have 30 aircraft in my hangar and I'm not about to try to replace them all in FSX!

[samryan]

good on you mate I still use fs 98 and 2000

[bperry]

For me: FS2004 gives a better perspective for navigation, especially when using chart VOR or ILS approaches, day, night or in the soup. I also find the voice ATC gives real world to the above.

[VvSoLvV]

Very good sir. I'm happy you are still enjoying FS2004.

[skyaerops]

Alleluia ! Another member of the club ;-) it makes me feel less "alone and stupid" (LOL)... In the FS community and virtual pilots forums I often feel like being "the old-fashion guy still using FS9". And I'm happy to hear your words which are the same as mine when I have to justify myself... So THANK YOU !

[stephenbrown]

Still running fs2004 for the exact same reasons