this add-on will require a medium to high powered system to run. for a medium computer you will need to reduce almost all of FSX's graphic settings to compensate. it should be worth it though.zach

Actually, it is intended to be the best performer of all the PMDG stock.

Brb changing pants.

Why are you changing pants? I saw that and instantly thought there was some amazing screenshot or announcement I had missed...

Having read Tawanda's comments (and I understand they are meant to be "tongue in cheek"), I have to say that even the fact that a real pilot is asking those questions on this forum is indeed impressive and indicative of the high quality of the products that PMDG has put out to date and the rather salivary reaction on the part of the FS community in anticipation of the release of the 737NGX. I believe it bears a little reminder (operative word - LITTLE) that there are some significant limitations in FSX that PMDG must work around to make the sim as "real as it gets". To date, PMDG has done spectacular work and as much as I am salivating with the rest of the FS world over the release of this aircraft, I also know that the bird has to be as bug free as possible and they won't release it before it's ready (unlike some other vendors who pushed their "A"ircraft out the door and is living the nightmare of trying to fix it and the credibility hit they've taken as a result..and their product is nowhere near as sophisticated as this bird will be).As for the hardware requirement to run this bird correctly, it might be helpful to understand in advance of the release what level of hardware will be required so that those of us who have medium range boxes (I have a rather good system, but it's not high end) will make a decision to either upgrade equipment or decide what level of compromise we'll have to make. As for the question of price point, my answer is...I don't care. If the price point is indeed $70, then it's worth it to have a bird that will do as advertised. However, shelling out another $500 to have the machine to run it properly is an investment question that might be helpful to have answered, so that we can properly decide on how much upgrading (and what kind) will be required for us to properly utilize this amazing machine that will be the PMDG 737NGX.My thanks to PMDG for their hard work and my kindest regards to all FS members of this forum.Dave Lamb

As for the hardware requirement to run this bird correctly, it might be helpful to understand in advance of the release what level of hardware will be required so that those of us who have medium range boxes (I have a rather good system, but it's not high end) will make a decision to either upgrade equipment or decide what level of compromise we'll have to make. As for the question of price point, my answer is...I don't care. If the price point is indeed $70, then it's worth it to have a bird that will do as advertised. However, shelling out another $500 to have the machine to run it properly is an investment question that might be helpful to have answered, so that we can properly decide on how much upgrading (and what kind) will be required for us to properly utilize this amazing machine that will be the PMDG 737NGX.

PMDG said that the NGX will be their best performer. Despite the complexity, if you can run the MD-11, think faster.

@ Peter (and Eric) :This is in no way detracting on anyone’s qualification, dedication or talent. Any simulator developper has got to make choices – and compromises. Even for a top of the line sim like those PMDG produces, there is no way – and no need – to fully reproduce 100% of the functions of a system. Whether they do an arcade game or a “hard core” sim, developpers decide on what is important, and what is feasible and then then go for it.

Hi Bruno,Thank you for your reply. I think there is a misunderstanding between us. I'm a simflyer since more than 20 years, started with FS2 on a 5 1/4 inch disk. I know that not all systems and faillures are possible to develop in a flightsim for "a" pc. I know that an aircraft can't fully reproduced for 100% in FS. If someone wants such a simulator then he has to purchase a Level-D one (not the B-767 addon ...). And to have the full reality he has to get his ATPL. I just mean that I shouldn't dare it or even think to write "Just imagine the poor PMDG developpers reading ..." here or somewhere else because PMDG is simply the best aircraft developer, see the B-747, MD-11 (my fav), JS41 and all the next coming aircrafts. I've met Robert and Vin alive in Germany a couple of years ago and they are real gentlemen. You can have a chat with them, they don't look at someone "from above" (if you know what I mean). Robert is a real pilot on the JS41 and please check his skills on the real B-747. You'll have to back a few years here on the forum. So, my reaction on that sentence was because PMDG isn't a poor developers team. Robert and his team will know what they can realise in their development for a flightsim like FSX and/or FS9.So Bruno, don't get me wrong. I know it's just a way of interpreting.Have nice flights and save landings.

Hi Bruno,Thank you for your reply. I think there is a misunderstanding between us.

Hi Peter,You're right. There is a misunderstanding. I think I understand what you mean but you misunderstood what I meant !Since I didn't mean anything negative, let's say that "poor" was a poor ( = unfortunate) choice of words on my part. :( Take care,Bruno

Hi Peter,You're right. There is a misunderstanding. I think I understand what you mean but you misunderstood what I meant !Since I didn't mean anything negative, let's say that "poor" was a poor ( = unfortunate) choice of words on my part. :( Take care,Bruno

Haha that's a good one, . Such things can happen mostly when someone's native language isn't English (like me). Just understanding one simple word the wrong way and ... bingo. I don't have to tell you more, we can read it here "nearly daily", :(. I know I still have a lot to learn of the English language but otherwise I'm glad to know so much about it :(.Take care too, pal.

My take on all of this is that the 737 is way behind PMDG's schedule and that's why there are very few updates. JeffG

And this now the third most view thread on Avsim!

In regards to the data put in the FMC, is the data that's gonna be shipped with the new bird going to be fairly recent or are we gonna have to register at nav data to get up to date on the latest stars and such?. Or mabye no on knows as yet. Louis

In regards to the data put in the FMC, is the data that's gonna be shipped with the new bird going to be fairly recent or are we gonna have to register at nav data to get up to date on the latest stars and such?. Or mabye no on knows as yet. Louis

Even if it will be released with latest data it will became outdated very quickly, so there's no difference

In regards to the data put in the FMC, is the data that's gonna be shipped with the new bird going to be fairly recent or are we gonna have to register at nav data to get up to date on the latest stars and such?. Or mabye no on knows as yet. Louis

I would strongly suggest using Navigraph.com for updated DP/Star info. You'll need to pay for it, but it's not that expensive. It will allow you to update your FMC every month with the updated info. And, if you have different payware planes (PMDG, Level D, etc) you can download the monthly info to all of the different aircraft for the same price. Highly recommended!!

+1

Such a shame the only recent input by Mr. Randazzo is to give s.o. a virtual neck slapping for being inappropriate... Things are getting tense...

With Microsoft Flight just giving us some gameplay footage, I start to wonder, will the NGX and other PMDG products be available for Microsoft Flight as well?