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    Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 8:38am
What is the difference between FSX & FSX (Steam). Has any person done a comparison chart of the variations.
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The Steam version requires you to get permission each time from their servers before you're allowed to play the game you've purchased.

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The Steam version has a host of improvements and bug fixes. Visually it looks better and performance wise it runs better.

This gives a good overview - https://flyawaysimulation.com/news/4728/ 
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In addition to what Bob said, I run Steam in offline mode.  Once set up right, I can play all my Steam games without an internet connection.

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After following those instructions, could I then unplug the ethernet cable from my (WiFi-less) machine and still play FSX whenever?

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Hi Bob, give it a go and find out.  Remember though, you may be running add ons that would still like a live internet connection, like for real time weather.

I have quite a few Steam Games that run fine with no internet connection, but I don't run FSX Steam.
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