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#3564509 - 04/29/12 06:46 PM DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out.  
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Available for Pre-purchase - Pre-release Beta entry with Pre-purchase

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PRE-PURCHASE “DCS: P-51D MUSTANG”

DUXFORD, UK, April 29, 2012 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics now offer “DCS: P-51D Mustang” as a digital download pre-purchase for $39.99. Pre-purchase also provides access to pre-release Beta versions of the title.

Pre-purchase "DCS: P-51D Mustang" at:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=1322&scr=shop&lang=en

The Mustang was among the best and most well-known fighters used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Possessing excellent range and maneuverability, the P-51 operated primarily as a long-range escort fighter and also as a ground attack fighter-bomber with bombs, rockets, and machine guns. The Mustang served in nearly every combat zone during WWII and proved to be what many consider the most successful fighter in history.

The DCS: P-51D Mustang offers both highly-detailed simulation and easy-to-play "game" mode options for both hardcore and casual gamers. When in simulation mode, this is the most authentic simulation of the P-51D Mustang that has ever been done for the PC. Enjoy both the thrill of flying this warbird and operating its various weapons against a variety of ground and airborne targets.

An interactive training system puts you in the cockpit with an instructor as he walks you step-by-step of learning to fly the Mustang.

A powerful yet easy-to-use mission editor allows you to create your own missions and campaigns. A one-click Mission Generator also allows you to instantly create battles as small or large as you wish.

Fly online with built-in server browser that supports up to 32 players in both head-to-head and cooperative gameplay. Fly online with other DCS aircraft like the Black Shark and the A-10C Warthog.

Features of the DCS: P-51D Mustang:

• Highly detailed six-degrees-of-freedom cockpit. Interact with cockpit controls with your mouse.
• Unmatched flight physics and that allow you to truly feel what it's like to fly this legend.
• Accurate P-51D Mustang model, squadron markings, and weapons.
• Detailed modeling the P-51D Mustang instruments, weapon, engine, radios, fuel, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Take part in a Challenge Campaign to test your flying and combat skills.
















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#3564512 - 04/29/12 06:47 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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Is there a proper start-up?

$40! It better had!

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#3564514 - 04/29/12 06:52 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Mace71]  
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Originally Posted By: MaceUK33
Is there a proper start-up?

$40! It better had!


Yep - I'm sure there will be user vids soon.

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#3564518 - 04/29/12 06:58 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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Damn, I was going to say NO on this... but... lol

(wish they would of said Torret download only, BEFORE I bought... i don't do torret. oh well, guess I'll wait now.) wink


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#3564524 - 04/29/12 07:08 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Magnum]  
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What is wrong with using the torrent? It is quite speedy.

Nate

#3564529 - 04/29/12 07:14 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Magnum]  
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Originally Posted By: Magnum
Damn, I was going to say NO on this... but... lol

(wish they would of said Torret download only, BEFORE I bought... i don't do torret. oh well, guess I'll wait now.) wink



You and me both.
I'm still loath to send any money their way until they tell me exactly what the future is for this aircraft?
If I purchase, am I stuck attacking Mig 29's or what? I want to hear the goddamn plan!

I may cave though...LOL

#3564532 - 04/29/12 07:22 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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WOOT!

I had plans for today.....I HAD plans. Torrent is up and slowly picking up speed.

#3564534 - 04/29/12 07:27 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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Boy, it's nice, but...I was not expecting forty bucks.


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#3564544 - 04/29/12 07:50 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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And people complain about the 8 dollar RoF planes smile

#3564550 - 04/29/12 07:55 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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I'd buy it, except their stupid site is #%&*$# up, won't let me log into the e-shop.

TAKE MY MONEY DAMNIT YOU RUSSIAN CROOKS!!!!!!!!

#3564551 - 04/29/12 07:58 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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For $40, I would hope that's a full title in a new location with Axis opponents than a tack-on to the current DCS universe.

I want it, but I don't want to engage MiGs in it. I'll wait for some brave soul to report back.


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#3564552 - 04/29/12 08:05 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: PFunk]  
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Originally Posted By: Pooch
Boy, it's nice, but...I was not expecting forty bucks.


Originally Posted By: PFunk
For $40, I would hope that's a full title in a new location with Axis opponents than a tack-on to the current DCS universe.

I want it, but I don't want to engage MiGs in it. I'll wait for some brave soul to report back.


I'm thinking the same thing. Surely this hasn't had the same amount of work put into it as blackshark or the A-10? I mean their are practically no systems to model, compared to Blackshark and A-10.

Regarding the units, I expect a full complement of WW2 era ground and air units. If not then they have balls charging the same as they did for DCS A-10!

#3564553 - 04/29/12 08:07 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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I'm not into prop planes or WWII era, but I will buy it as an investment to whatever future DCS developments await in the modern fighter genre.

(And for those who do like WWII era planes, I hope this develops into something more detailed and expansive).

#3564560 - 04/29/12 08:22 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Tigerwulf]  
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Originally Posted By: Tigerwulf
I'm thinking the same thing. Surely this hasn't had the same amount of work put into it as blackshark or the A-10? I mean their are practically no systems to model, compared to Blackshark and A-10.


Indeed there weren't. If you recall, release price for A-10C was $60, not $40.

#3564561 - 04/29/12 08:24 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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For $40 I at least want to know that a proper theater and collection of appropriate friendly AI and enemy
AC are planned for down the road. WII or Korea, just let me know what the plan is.

I'm feeling better and better by the moment for sticking with my original plan to keep my money for now.
It would even be a shame in a way to go with Korea where the Mustang is relegated to mud moving, much better
to take it though it's paces in it's prime against German AC, but even Korea would be far better than the
friggin Mojave desert, Vegas, and T72's.

#3564566 - 04/29/12 08:30 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Gambit21]  
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Originally Posted By: Gambit21
For $40 I at least want to know that a proper theater and collection of appropriate friendly AI and enemy
AC are planned for down the road. WII or Korea, just let me know what the plan is.

I'm feeling better and better by the moment for sticking with my original plan to keep my money for now.
It would even be a shame in a way to go with Korea where the Mustang is relegated to mud moving, much better
to take it though it's paces in it's prime against German AC, but even Korea would be far better than the
friggin Mojave desert, Vegas, and T72's.





Me too. $40 is taking the mick.

#3564569 - 04/29/12 08:32 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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I'm keeping my money as well. I'm not too much into props or WWII sims but I would've given this a go if it were showcased in a proper environment. So unless the $40 includes era-specific planes and ground vehicles, the high-fidelity aircraft loses "immersion" the moment I "go to work."


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#3564584 - 04/29/12 08:56 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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It could be fun for awhile if there are enough missions packaged with friendly and enemy AI. Otherwise, it seems like it would get boring fast. It's not like you are spending days, sometimes weeks learning complex systems in a P-51. I'm curious to read some feedback from those that jumped on it early. FWIW, I purchased both the DCS Blackshark and the A-10.

#3564616 - 04/29/12 09:53 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Nate]  
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Yeah it's very tempting; but I want to know what else $40 includes ATM...Although it does make me optimistic about future DCS developments! biggrin

#3564654 - 04/29/12 11:04 PM Re: DCS:- P-51 pre-purchase and open beta is out. [Re: Pooch]  
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$40 is the price of most high quality FSX add ons. What were you expecting? smile

Originally Posted By: Pooch
Boy, it's nice, but...I was not expecting forty bucks.


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