Simulation software options - Economic Analysis

[andygg1986]

I am currently using my GC2 with PG beta and have no complaints with it. However, I am starting to think about what I am going to do when it is released since it appears there will be a $250/year subscription fee to use it. Like many of you, I don't like the idea of renting software, which makes TGC or Protee appealing. I also like that you can sell your license down the road, so even though you are tying up your money while you use it, the money isn't completely gone like with a subscription.

I have looked for other people selling their TGC license but only found one listing that sold in the classified section for $900 here. Maybe I am missing something, but if I can play TGC for as long as I want and then sell it for a $100 loss, why would I pay $250/year? The only thing I can think of is if you only had $250 right now to spend which would prevent you from buying TGC. I doubt this applies to most people on here who are spending thousands of dollars on simulators though. I am not trying to start a discussion about which sim software is best or the best for the money, just looking at it from a purely economic standpoint. Also planning my sales pitch to the wife on why I need to spend a decent chunk of change on simulation software

Also, I can buy TGC + Protee 2.0 for $1200. Is there any reason that I couldn't do that, sell my TGC license for $900, and then I have Protee for a net $300? I'm not sure if you can sell a used Protee license or if it is linked to the purchased TGC in the package. I'm sorry if this has already been discussed, but I couldn't find any previous posts with this information.

[aja]

Don't see the point in getting ProTee software. It is good software and some still claim to prefer it to TGC (a vocal minority of one) but the graphics are much 'simpler' than TGC (and PG). Most of those that have the ProTee sensor, and I am one of those, have long since moved on to TGC.

You can probably still get a demo of ProTee for your PC. It will give you an idea of what it looks like. Contact Protee or find their page on the web.

I think you are overthinking this. What did you tell your wife about getting the GC2? It's a heck of a lot more money and now seems that you are bailing on spending the money to get the final piece of your sim.

[Bubba22]

I am currently using my GC2 with PG beta and have no complaints with it. However, I am starting to think about what I am going to do when it is released since it appears there will be a $250/year subscription fee to use it. Like many of you, I don't like the idea of renting software, which makes TGC or Protee appealing. I also like that you can sell your license down the road, so even though you are tying up your money while you use it, the money isn't completely gone like with a subscription.

I have looked for other people selling their TGC license but only found one listing that sold in the classified section for $900 here. Maybe I am missing something, but if I can play TGC for as long as I want and then sell it for a $100 loss, why would I pay $250/year? The only thing I can think of is if you only had $250 right now to spend which would prevent you from buying TGC. I doubt this applies to most people on here who are spending thousands of dollars on simulators though. I am not trying to start a discussion about which sim software is best or the best for the money, just looking at it from a purely economic standpoint. Also planning my sales pitch to the wife on why I need to spend a decent chunk of change on simulation software

Also, I can buy TGC + Protee 2.0 for $1200. Is there any reason that I couldn't do that, sell my TGC license for $900, and then I have Protee for a net $300? I'm not sure if you can sell a used Protee license or if it is linked to the purchased TGC in the package. I'm sorry if this has already been discussed, but I couldn't find any previous posts with this information.

ProTee play is not a bad software. TGC is defintely better. Yes you are right that owning has that advantage of reselling over renting. I Personally think renting software at $250 per year over buying makes no sense but its your money. You make a good point about the own vs subscription model. It has been well layed out by ProTee here. If you own a GC2 then get TGC with ProTee. You probably will not play ProTee much but the range is nice and it has some nice features. TGC has amazing graphics and is upgrading its features.

[fortysixandtwo]

I have a gc2 and over the winter picked up tgc with protee courses. I think I messed with the protee courses at first to get a feel for things but once I figured out how to find the same courses on tgc and tgc got a good range, I haven't used protee since though..
I'm hoping tgc will eventually incorporate similar features like par 3 closest to pin or play any hole..

[Gamble Gamble]

I have PG and I have to say it is pretty solid. I also have FSX which I love for practice.

I am waiting for TGC to have a demo so I can test that. Does anyone know if that is going to happen at some point?