Can't decide Flightfactor 767 or IXEG 737

[z06z33 763]

I'm slowly moving to XP for my heavy metal flying as I'm tired of FSX's issues. The question is though which plane should I pick up. I currently have the Rotate Sim MD-80 so Im not sure I need anot her short haul plane but the 737 looks so good. It basically comes down to this

1.which plane is more graphicly pleasing

2.which has better systems.

3.which is easier on frames.

Thoughts?

[avgaskoolaid 292]

 

 

1.which plane is more graphicly pleasing

The IXEG especially in the cockpit, but the 767 isn't far behind.

 

 

2.which has better systems.

The IXEG, although again the 767 isn't far behind at all.

 

 

3.which is easier on frames.

Both are great, but I've only ever had intermittent FPS problems with the IXEG. The 767 is smooth as silk 99% if the time.

 

You have to remember that the 767 is pretty stable at this time, while the IXEG is getting constant hotfixes, This is good in that the devs are paying a lot of attention to their product and problems always get promptly addressed by the friendly and helpful staff on their forums, but bad as sometimes the hotfixes mess things up and cause strange issues (for example, I get pauses when entering info into the FMC ever since upgrading the v1.0.5). I'd recommend that you get the 767 for now. It's stable and a lot of fun to fly, and buying the IXEG later can only be beneficial as it would have had that much more time to mature and get bug fixes. 

[CarlosF 1,234]

I dont have FF 767 but I do the IXEG 737

 

1. Extremely graphically pleasing.

2. Cant comment as I don't have the 767

3. Excellent on frames.

 

and the sounds of IXEG's 737 are beautifully done and  pleasing to the ear.

[Old_As_Dirt 160]

I dont have IXEG 737 but I do the FF 767.  I considered the IXEG but settled on the PMDG DC-6 instead.  Love that old bird.

 

John

[z06z33 763]

I dont have IXEG 737 but I do the FF 767.  I considered the IXEG but settled on the PMDG DC-6 instead.  Love that old bird.

 

John

I was on Beta for the DC-6 its a great plane!

[Swe_Richard 1,172]

I'm slowly moving to XP for my heavy metal flying as I'm tired of FSX's issues. The question is though which plane should I pick up. I currently have the Rotate Sim MD-80 so Im not sure I need anot her short haul plane but the 737 looks so good. It basically comes down to this

1.which plane is more graphicly pleasing

2.which has better systems.

3.which is easier on frames.

Thoughts?

 

 

Well.. if you feel you don't really need another short-haul I would go for the 767. I would say they are quite close to one another in terms of your three points you value. 

 

I would get them both, though.. 

[z06z33 763]

Well.. if you feel you don't really need another short-haul I would go for the 767. I would say they are quite close to one another in terms of your three points you value. 

 

I would get them both, though.. 

Yea I decided to,they both seem top notch and we need more devs like them in XP

[Boomer 1,619]

Currently on FSX.SE but looking at either XPX or P3D to migrate to and can't decide which...the XPX 767 looks very nice and read the PC Pilot review.

[Jude Bradley 659]

the 767 is pretty decent, haven't flown it much though since I purchased the IXEG on day one!

[JYW 2,977]

I have them both and they're both the cream of the crop for XP10 airliners but the IXEG definitely wins it. Just a few more touches of quality and immersion. The engine sounds in the FF767 are - IMHO - it's weak spot (although it's ambient sounds are amazing). The IXEG is just stunning.

[sparkie66 81]

If you do short to medium hops a 737 would make more sense imho.

[Guest JustanotherPilot]

As a casual XP10 user I was disappointed with the IXEG 737, yes it's fun, and gives you the opportunity to fly the 300 variant but, I guess, I was spoilt with the pmdg 737ngx in Prepar3d/FSX, I've been looking at the Flightfactor 767 but at the end of the day, XP10 lacks a lot of the gloss of the other platforms with scenery and addons(no, I'm not trying to start any "mine is better than yours" argument, just expressing an opinion) having said that, I'm really looking forward to XP11, which could be a game changer.

[Old_As_Dirt 160]

 

 

I was on Beta for the DC-6 its a great plane!

 

Thanks for your help in producing a great aircraft!

 

John

[Nkmsw8 13]

As a casual XP10 user I was disappointed with the IXEG 737, yes it's fun, and gives you the opportunity to fly the 300 variant but, I guess, I was spoilt with the pmdg 737ngx in Prepar3d/FSX, I've been looking at the Flightfactor 767 but at the end of the day, XP10 lacks a lot of the gloss of the other platforms with scenery and addons(no, I'm not trying to start any "mine is better than yours" argument, just expressing an opinion) having said that, I'm really looking forward to XP11, which could be a game changer.

 

This response does not help the OP in any way and your comment is definitely A vs B. 

[WR269 367]

I'm slowly moving to XP for my heavy metal flying as I'm tired of FSX's issues. The question is though which plane should I pick up. I currently have the Rotate Sim MD-80 so Im not sure I need anot her short haul plane but the 737 looks so good. It basically comes down to this

Thoughts?

 

1.which plane is more graphicly pleasing

 - They are both made with slightly different methods, but both are quite good....I never actually liked the light brown in the 767 cockpit but that is how it was in the real world.

2.which has better systems.

 - At the moment the 767 has a more complete package but it's focus is on package rather than system accuracy...am not saying it is totally wrong, just that it works, but may not be 100% accurate. The IXEG aims for accuracy but in this quest, quite a few systems are not yet modelled or modelled as work-in-progress. Having said that, both aircraft are actually really good fun to fly, regardless of current state. There is nothing there that will stop you from using them as they were intended.

3.which is easier on frames.

 - They are both about the same, which is great news for everyone....very good frame-rate wise.

 

So it really comes down to how you want to use them/what type of flying you wish to do/your preference for a wide bodied 767 or narrow body 737...

 

I have both, and really enjoy them....I just wish the 767 would get the updates and attention the 737 gets from its developer....that is one thing that is truly setting a high bar at the moment....the IXEG team are standing by their product and very active in many forums assisting, gathering data and providing/receiving feedback.

 

Good luck with your choice.