FR1 to FSX2020 worth it for $500

[brattenj]

I’ve seen some talk here but was curious if folks thought that upgrading from FR1 to FSX2020 was worth $500

I'm also wondering if I have basically all of the FR1 courses and I upgrade, how many FSX Courses will I get.

Thanks

[Wizard of Coz]

I'm wondering the same thing. I just sold my gc2 but I'm thinking of trading dongle in for FSX2020. I called foresight and asked about upgrading yesterday. He couldn't answer my questions and is going to call me back today hopefully.

[Carl Johnson]

I just upgraded from FR1 to FSX2020. For me it was worth the upgrade, and I did not have to return my FR1 dongle (I still have it). At the PGA Show, they were asking $1,750 for the upgrade so $500 is a significant discount. I use Windows 10 and FR1 (while it works on V1.30) is not the best - e.g. cannot go full screen, etc., and the FR1 graphics are original Nintendo video game looking given its age. You also get the Playgrounds/carnival game area software with the 2020 upgrade which my kids and wife seem to like. I am still learning the new options, set-up, etc. but so far I am definitely not regretting the spend. At $1,750, I'd likely not be overly impressed but at $500 it was an easy choice for me. It also brings me up to date re: Windows 10 software in the process. How many more updates to Windows 10 before FR1 does not work at all.... That might be a negative outlook but for $500, I know I will not have any Windows issues for sometime to come (well hopefully anyway)! So far, I am happy with the upgrade.

[RPLGolf]

How did you process the upgrade, from the Foresight website directly? What FR1 information did they need from you to upgrade?

[Carl Johnson]

Yes, I did it directly on Foresight's website.
Here is the link:

https://shop.foresightsports.com/products/fsx-2020-software-upgrade-fsx-and-fr-1-users

They asked for the FR1 dongle's serial number (etched onto the metal part of the USB dongle). I had a tough time reading the dongle S/N, but I took a picture on my phone and enlarged it - was able to read all of the alpha-characters. Took Foresight about a day to email me the download link, activation code, etc. Everything worked well - easy!

[Wizard of Coz]

No reason he wouldn't be able to play fr1 courses. Just need the security dongle. If they don't require it sent back what a deal.

[Carl Johnson]

I agree with Wizard of Coz - I would assume you could still play FR1 courses with the dongle (using the FR1 1.3 software). I actually do not play any of the FR1 courses, or even the 4-5 which come with FSX2020. TGC 2019 is superior (IMHO) that I have never played more than 1 hole on FR1 or FSX then almost immediately reverted back to TGC. Graphics on TGC 2019 are just better in so many ways - some of the new Lidar courses are just beautfiul! The first bounce on TGC 2019 is a bit of an issue but it is easy for me to look beyond that flaw. With that said, I have not played some of the upgraded FSX courses (Pebble or St. Andrews) so please take note of that as well - I have heard those are very well done!

[RPLGolf]

Now that we're a fair amount of time since your upgrades Carl/Wizard... just wanted to check that there's still no request from Foresight for the dongle or additional charges?

[Jsgregg]

So, I need some guidance with making this same transition. I am currently using FR1 V.1.271 on a Windows 8.1 system. I have been using this for years. I have not made any updates because it has worked perfectly and I didn't want to ruin that.

So now this deal comes along that seems to be worthwhile. I understand that FSX 2020 will only run with Windows 10 so I would need to upgrade from 8.1. One of my questions is will this make any changes to the functionality of my FR1 at all? I see a mention above of "cannot go full screen". I run my simulator with an Optoma projector on a 4:3 screen.

I have sat on the fence all month and now I have to make a decision. Any input would be very much appreciated.

[Wizard of Coz]

Personally, I upgraded. $500 seems like a no brainer to me. They haven't asked for my Fr1 dongle and I got the fsx same day. I just can't figure out how to use it. Do I need my gc2 back?

[Jsgregg]

So, according to Foresight, FSX 2020 works well with Windows 8.1 as well as Windows 10. Is anyone out there besides me still using 8.1? I never made the switch to 10 because everything with FR1 works perfectly and I didn't want to foul that up.

[triplebogeysrbetter]

Wizard of Coz new elbow then the gc2.

[sunnfunn]

How many courses come with the upgrade? Can we choose which courses?

[Carl Johnson]

Here are the courses which come as part of the upgrade. You get Foresight Playgrounds as well (kids games, etc.). And, you cannot choose the courses, as far as I am aware.

Standard FSX2020 courses (included with upgrade)
Blue Bayou Golf and Fishing Club
Broken Tree
Linfield National
Willow Crest Golf Club

[jasonreg]

and Teton Pines which is part of the FSX2020 download.