Its been awhile, but I paid 200 to 250 for the original Real Flight. After several years, I upgraded to G2 for another 200 only to have G3 come out a few months later, and that doesn't include the add ons. I'm not into 3D and I have not bought G3. I find G2 sufficient for my needs. If I need more realisim, I'll go to the field.