Even with the initial bugs with Elite:Dangerous and the DK2, I have a hard time engaging with the game in 2d - even now that I have a 30" monitor. Being able to look "up" through the roof windows of the cockpit and admire the huge yellow sun (or whatever) hanging there, makes a world (universe?) of difference. As for the "gameplay" that they focus on (dogfights and the like), I couldn't care less. I'm happy to be a glorified trucker, if I get to do it in space :-)