In my opinion, I would say that the new version feels more primitive than the original – which at least had character, charm and functioned much easier. For all of the polish usually found in PMDG aircraft, this new version of the Ops Center really feels dated, clunky and old. Once installed, the all-new PMDG Operations Center v2 will boot up. It’s an inconvenience, especially compared to other installers out there which are far superior and easier. Installation of the NGXu is a straightforward task, only complicated by some strange e-mail activation code requirement before you can download the installer. Where other aircraft in the past certainly have always felt like a step up from their last, I feel the 737 NGXu is more of a simple evolution, rather than a revolution seen in other releases. PMDG is known for its impressive quality, attention to detail and ability to produce innovative aircraft products that often push the boundaries of the simulators we use. Despite a time where once PMDG vowed their products would never be in a Lockheed Martin simulator, the PMDG NGXu has been specifically built for Prepar3D v4, meaning that this is the first time one of their aircraft has been built exclusively with 64-bit technology in mind. Technology has changed significantly since then.

Despite how often it is still used, the aircraft released nearly 10 years ago for FSX. For many years, FSX/P3D users have had the PMDG 737NGX to get their fix of flying in the aircraft type. As such, it’s a hugely popular aircraft for simmers to want to get their hands on. In recent years there have been a lot of hot topics surrounding the aircraft maker, but the 737 is still one of the most used aircraft in the world. The aircraft developed by Boeing has always been a staple in the aviation industry thanks to its versatility, cost and overall passenger satisfaction. The 737NG remains on the most popular aircraft in the world. Whether you think it was PR suicide or genius, the fact remains that the community got a brand new 737 Next Generation aircraft almost out of the blue. At the time, the product named NGXu was never known to the community until a few hours after the initial announcement. Initially, PMDG sent the community into a bit of a panic when they announced that the long-awaited and fabled NG3 would instead be heading to Microsoft Flight Simulator and not to Prepar3D.

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