...And, I was able to confirm what I suspected: There is NOT very much difference with the I Fly 737. A few weeks ago I was debating if I should have gotten the PMDG version since I already had the I-Fly 737. And, since I have almost every PMDG a/c I knew it was very good. However I also knew the I-Fly 737 was/is very good. Sure the PMDG is a bit better in terms of graphics and more-than-a-bit better in systems...But not much, just a bit.--- So, overall I would rate both products: PMDG 737NGX, scores a 9.6 I- FLY 737NGX, scores a 9.2I am sure the PMDG fan boyze will disagree with the close comparison, but trust me they are both great products and they are both that close. In fact, there are a few things I like more on the I-FLY version, such as the sounds (trim, and engines to name a couple), and price!So, GEAT JOB to I-FLY and PMDG !

Edited January 29, 201214 yr by Johnny767

I don't have the I-Fly, but I give the PMDG NGX a 99999999.9 out of 10. :(

I own both. There are many details, some small and some large, that separate the products in my experience. I would only recommend the iFly to those that can't afford the PMDG, and even then, I would recommend taking the time to save the extra money for the PMDG.

I have them both and like them both. Just think of them as 2 different fleets of the same AC.

There are some differences that most wouldn't notice in normal operation, like the interaction of the electrical bus. There are 2 noticeable differences though, the Terrain Radar, and the HUD. The HUD on the PMDG is Culminated with clear readable fonts, the IFly on the other hand is fixed, which is not readable unless zoomed in close. There is room on the HUD for them to be made bigger, which would have made it more readable, not sure why IFly chose not to use the space? In fact the fonts used on the displays themselves are marginally better on the PMDG, NGX. The AP mode annunciators on the IFly PFD is very blurry compared to the NGX, which isn't too clear itself.

Edited January 29, 201214 yr by tf51d

...And, I was able to confirm what I suspected: There is NOT very much difference with the I Fly 737. A few weeks ago I was debating if I should have gotten the PMDG version since I already had the I-Fly 737. And, since I have almost every PMDG a/c I knew it was very good. However I also knew the I-Fly 737 was/is very good. Sure the PMDG is a bit better in terms of graphics and more-than-a-bit better in systems...But not much, just a bit.--- So, overall I would rate both products: PMDG 737NGX, scores a 9.6 I- FLY 737NGX, scores a 9.2I am sure the PMDG fan boyze will disagree with the close comparison, but trust me they are both great products and they are both that close. In fact, there are a few things I like more on the I-FLY version, such as the sounds (trim, and engines to name a couple), and price!So, GEAT JOB to I-FLY and PMDG !

That YOUR personal opinion of course... Thanks for sharing.Not sure I'm a ###### or not but my personal opinion is that the NGX is just above and beyond the iFly in everything single category. The NGX is a 'tour de force' IMHO.The price? Well MORE than worth it.... just my personal opinion of course. And never ever touched the iFly again since 08.04^th.11...

Edited January 29, 201214 yr by Epikk

There are some differences that most wouldn't notice in normal operation, like the interaction of the electrical bus. There are 2 noticeable differences though, the Terrain Radar, and the HUD. The HUD on the PMDG is Culminated with clear readable fonts, the IFly on the other hand is fixed, which is not readable unless zoomed in close. In fact the fonts used on the displays themselves are marginally better on the PMDG, NGX. The AP mode annunciators on the IFly PFD is very blurry compared to the NGX, which isn't too clear itself.

Not to mention the lighting in the NGX is much better both inside the a/c and outside, with many more options of controling it. Plus the way the NGX has the hidden FMC menu to change fuel, pax, cargo, options and all the associated things real time without having to exit a flight, access the FSX menu, or reboot FSX is second to none in the airliner category. Just those options make it a way better product for me.I agree they are both packages though . I got the iFly the week prior to the NGX coming out so that I could experience both. If your a medium to serious simmer with interests in many types of airliners and dont spend large amounts of time in any one a/c, then the iFly is the way to go. But, if the 736-739 is your favorite airliner, you want a total "study sim" a/c, and you need it to be as indepth as possible, then the NGX is the better choice imho.

Such a Dead Horse Topic as both birds have their legion of fans. I fly them both, but since I'm building a pit to get off the mouse keyboard VC scheme, I have to go with Ifly as they have really catered and coooperated with hardware/software developers. It's really going to be interesting once they release ver 2.0 of their 737, only a fool would not incorporate some of the competition into the upgrade. PMDG is just PMDG, you know their craftmanship and their products are a must-buy. I'm just happy for once they have competiton so maybe they will focus on one product a little bit longer than past products. I truly don't think they would have mentioned releasing a SDK if not for competition.

Edited January 29, 201214 yr by ohsirus

I refunded my Ifly. Not because it wasn't great, but because the NGX is that much more polished. They're in a different league both price wise and quality wise IMO.

...And, I was able to confirm what I suspected: There is NOT very much difference with the I Fly 737. A few weeks ago I was debating if I should have gotten the PMDG version since I already had the I-Fly 737. And, since I have almost every PMDG a/c I knew it was very good. However I also knew the I-Fly 737 was/is very good. Sure the PMDG is a bit better in terms of graphics and more-than-a-bit better in systems...But not much, just a bit.--- So, overall I would rate both products: PMDG 737NGX, scores a 9.6 I- FLY 737NGX, scores a 9.2I am sure the PMDG fan boyze will disagree with the close comparison, but trust me they are both great products and they are both that close. In fact, there are a few things I like more on the I-FLY version, such as the sounds (trim, and engines to name a couple), and price!So, GEAT JOB to I-FLY and PMDG !

I own both and there is a reason I have not flown the Ifly since august 4th..The HUD alone is a huge difference.. The VC graphics on the PMDG is superior, systems are superior on the PMDG, cockpit lighting is vastly superior on the PMDG..Now for the IFLYThe 2d panels are better on the IFLY and the IFLY had a SDK from day one..So if you like to fly from 2d or your a cockpit builder I would get the IFLY.. For anybody else the NGX is the way to go..I really wish IFLY made the classic version of the 737.. Since I don't use 2d and I can't afford to build a pit the IFLY NG is permantly parked at victorville for me.

Edited January 29, 201214 yr by mikea76

The iFly is very, very good. Easily one of the best tubeliners for FSX. That said, the NGX is a little bit better in most regards.

The iFly is very, very good. Easily one of the best tubeliners for FSX. That said, the NGX is a little bit better in most regards.

I think that is a good point, from everything I have read/seen the iFly seems to be a top-tier add-on as well as the NGX. Great being spoilt for choice on this aircraft ......G

I own both. There are many details, some small and some large, that separate the products in my experience. I would only recommend the iFly to those that can't afford the PMDG, and even then, I would recommend taking the time to save the extra money for the PMDG.

I also own both and, use them both. I do trend more to the PMDG but, the iFly is also sweet!

I also own both and, use them both. I do trend more to the PMDG but, the iFly is also sweet!

Out of curiosity, Alex, what keeps you flying the iFly that the NGX doesn't do better? --An honest question, I'm not being sarcastic-- I'm trying to think of features that the Ifly has that the NGX doesn't. The iFly even had worse performance frame rate wise in FSX!The only reason I, personally, can see sticking to the iFly is cost, wanting to support another add on developer, and/or the fact that it's the best FS9 'NG rendition.

Edited January 29, 201214 yr by ZachLW

I'm not Alex, but for me it's immersion. I invested alot into moving away from the mouse/keyboard layup and having hardware and a FO really adds to the "as real as it gets" feeling. Now visually cockpit wise and systems PMDG wins, but for me it's lack off external support makes it just a sim and not an experience IMO.