May 1, 20206 yr So, I went on a rant last week about PMDG’s pricing policies, and while I still don’t fully agree with them, I decided to purchase the 737 NGXu. I must say that the plane is fantastic. I am finding myself becoming addicted to it. Although I can’t completely identify the differences between the NGXu and the old NGX, there is just something about it. In any event, I surrender. Was I happy to spend another $125? Not particularly, but I don’t regret it. Cheers, Pete Pete Solov - Lake in the Hills 3CK and Schaumburg Regional 06CProud AOPA Member - PPL 2001Real World Piper Cherokee Pilot
May 1, 20206 yr I keep teetering on the buy button. I should have picked it up before January 1st..My mistake! Intel I7 12700KF / 32 GB Ram-3600mhz / Windows 11 - 64 bit / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060TI / 32" Acer Monitor, Honeycomb alpha/bravo, CH rudder pedals, Tobii 5, Buttkicker, Logitech radio panel.
May 1, 20206 yr Author 2 minutes ago, flyinpilot212121 said: I keep teetering on the buy button. I should have picked it up before January 1st..My mistake! Yeah I screwed that up too. Oh well, you live and learn. Cheers, Pete Pete Solov - Lake in the Hills 3CK and Schaumburg Regional 06CProud AOPA Member - PPL 2001Real World Piper Cherokee Pilot
May 1, 20206 yr 2 hours ago, PilotPete99 said: So, I went on a rant last week about PMDG’s pricing policies, and while I still don’t fully agree with them, I decided to purchase the 737 NGXu. I must say that the plane is fantastic. "So" ... consider that beginning a sentence with "So" adds nothing to the content - it's fine without the "So". But, to the point, why would anyone buy the 737 NGXu simulation for P3Dv4, now that P3Dv5 is upon us? It's not yer daddy's P3Dv4 anymore. Your money, but, why?
May 2, 20206 yr Because the NGXu will be a free upgrade for v5 and reportedly works in v5 currently if you’re willing to do a few unsupported things. Dave Current System (Running at 4k): ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-F, Ryzen 7800X3D, RTX 5090, 55" Samsung Q80T, 64GB DDR5 6000 RAM, EVGA CLC 280mm AIO Cooler, Brunner CLS-E NG Yoke, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS & Stick, Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant & Add-on, VirtualFly Ruddo+, TQ6+ and Yoko+, GoFlight MCP-PRO and EFIS, Skalarki FCU and MCDU
May 2, 20206 yr 55 minutes ago, Nobody2020 said: "So" ... consider that beginning a sentence with "So" adds nothing to the content - it's fine without the "So". But, to the point, why would anyone buy the 737 NGXu simulation for P3Dv4, now that P3Dv5 is upon us? It's not yer daddy's P3Dv4 anymore. Your money, but, why? He will get a free update for v5... FAA: ATP-ME, 737 CA, enough time in the 757/767 to be dangerous 🤠 Matt Kubanda, 7950X3D, 64GB RAM, RTX 5090@4k, MSFS 2024
May 2, 20206 yr Getting back to Pete's point, I purchased their NGX for FS9, FSX, P3D and now holding off on NGXu. If I succumb and buy it for v4 or v5, that's four times bought. Then full price again for MSFS since I wasn't an early bird on their offer. Their marketing strategy is their business, but it just doesn't come across as customer friendly. Curt Branch
May 2, 20206 yr 4 hours ago, PilotPete99 said: Although I can’t completely identify the differences between the NGXu and the old NGX, there is just something about it. In any event, I surrender. Cheers, Pete Thank goodness only $125 for no differences.
May 2, 20206 yr Author 26 minutes ago, Doug47 said: Thank goodness only $125 for no differences. I probably should clarify. It is definitely better than the old NGX, I just don’t exactly know why. Ahh, your right! Cheers, Pete Pete Solov - Lake in the Hills 3CK and Schaumburg Regional 06CProud AOPA Member - PPL 2001Real World Piper Cherokee Pilot
May 2, 20206 yr 27 minutes ago, Doug47 said: Thank goodness only $125 for no differences. "can’t completely identify the differences" isn't the same thing as "no differences." But then you already knew that, Jon... Bob Scott | President and CEO, AVSIM Inc ATP Gulfstream II-III-IV-V Sys1 (MSFS20+24/XPlane12+11): AMD 9800X3D, water 2x240mm, MSI MPG X670E Carbon, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, nVidia RTX4090FE Alienware AW3821DW 38" 21:9 GSync, 2x4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2x2TB Samsung 990 SSD, EVGA 1000P2 PSU, 12.9" iPad Pro Thrustmaster TCA Boeing Yoke, TCA Airbus Sidestick, Twin TCA Airbus Throttle quads, PFC Cirrus Pedals, Coolermaster HAF932 case Sys2 (P3Dv5/v4): i9-13900KS, water 2x360mm, ASUS Z790 Hero, 32GB GSkill 7800MHz CAS36, ASUS RTX4090 Samsung 55" JS8500 4K TV@60Hz, 3x 2TB WD SN850X 1x 4TB Crucial P3 M.2 NVME SSD, EVGA 1600T2 PSU Fiber link to Yamaha RX-V467 Home Theater Receiver, Polk/Klipsch 6" bookshelf speakers, Polk 12" subwoofer, 12.9" iPad Pro PFC yoke/throttle quad/pedals with custom Hall sensor retrofit, Thermaltake View 71 case, Stream Deck XL button box Sys3 (DCS/P3Dv4/ATS/ETS): AMD 7800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon, Noctua NH-D15S, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, EVGA RTX3090 Alienware AW3420DW 34" 21:9 GSync, Corsair HX1000i PSU, 4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2TB Samsung 970Evo Plus, TM TCA Officer Pack, Saitek combat pedals, TM Warthog, TM RS300 FF wheel/pedals, Coolermaster HAF XB case
May 2, 20206 yr 34 minutes ago, PilotPete99 said: I probably should clarify. It is definitely better than the old NGX, I just don’t exactly know why. Ahh, your right! Cheers, Pete Of course we all knew that. 👍 And a zillion times better then a WeirdBus. 😉
May 2, 20206 yr 6 hours ago, PilotPete99 said: So, I went on a rant last week about PMDG’s pricing policies, and while I still don’t fully agree with them, I decided to purchase the 737 NGXu. I must say that the plane is fantastic. I am finding myself becoming addicted to it. Although I can’t completely identify the differences between the NGXu and the old NGX, there is just something about it. In any event, I surrender. Was I happy to spend another $125? Not particularly, but I don’t regret it. Cheers, Pete Because of their pricing policy and customer service, I haven't bought a PMDG addon since FS9 - doesn't matter to me how good they are.
May 2, 20206 yr 20 minutes ago, Ricardo41 said: Because of their pricing policy and customer service, I haven't bought a PMDG addon since FS9 - doesn't matter to me how good they are. I can understand that..However in saying that, I do very much enjoy their products and they make up a good portion of my time spent in the sim..so for me it’s one of those cost vs value/usage type thing, I feel I get my money’s worth out of the cost. As for their supposed not so great customer service, I’ve never really had a huge need to use their customer service to be honest. Intel I7 12700KF / 32 GB Ram-3600mhz / Windows 11 - 64 bit / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060TI / 32" Acer Monitor, Honeycomb alpha/bravo, CH rudder pedals, Tobii 5, Buttkicker, Logitech radio panel.
May 2, 20206 yr 2 hours ago, Ricardo41 said: Because of their pricing policy and customer service, I haven't bought a PMDG addon since FS9 - doesn't matter to me how good they are. The problem is that means you’re missing out on the best Boeings in FSX/P3D. The 737/747/777 are just great, great planes. I hate some of the staff attitudes displayed over on the PMDG forum (cough...Kyle), but the product is darn good so imho they’re still worth buying. As for the price - expensive, but the NGXu gets flown so much that for me and many others, it represents very good value. Oz Sim Rig: MSI RTX3090 Suprim, an old, partly-melted Intel 9900K @ 5GHz+, Honeycomb Alpha, Thrustmaster TPR Rudder, Warthog HOTAS, Reverb G2, Prosim 737 cockpit. Currently flying: MSFS: PMDG 737-700, Fenix A320, Leonardo MD-82, MIlviz C310, Flysimware C414AW, DC Concorde, Carenado C337. Prepar3d v5: PMDG 737/747/777. "There are three simple rules for making a smooth landing. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are."
May 2, 20206 yr 5 hours ago, curt1 said: Getting back to Pete's point, I purchased their NGX for FS9, FSX, P3D and now holding off on NGXu. If I succumb and buy it for v4 or v5, that's four times bought. Then full price again for MSFS since I wasn't an early bird on their offer. Their marketing strategy is their business, but it just doesn't come across as customer friendly. From 2004 till 2020 is also 16 years top notch Boeing’s on different platforms, I have no problem to support that!
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