I have found only two benefits for G2 that I use and like. First, the graphics are better on the G2 but other than the control surfaces actually move in G2 I don't see that difference. I with G2, you don't have to keep swapping CD's. Mine are packed away and I run all the planes on the first 3 add ons. (people tell me I can't do this!). Second (or third) is that when I fly, I have to be able to judge depth better because everything will cause a crash. I flew past a tree on approach and I hit the tree but not hard enough to crash, the plane was recovered but I almost bought the farm. Now when I approach the runway, I have to judge for the tree. This helps me a great deal.