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Pinch yourself. Right now. PINCH! Yes, you’re alive. This isn’t a dream.

The last few weeks things have really come alive. For the first time you’ve seen the PMDG 737NGX is all its glory. Then came our recent videos that showed the extreme depth of the systems modeled, and the beauty and realism of the model itself.

Several days ago PMDG announced the release date for the 737NGX.

And now, they have announced the price.

Pinch yourself, because the PMDG 737NGX release is just around the corner, my friends!

Although I’d rather have you go to PMDG’s website and checkout what Robert has to say HERE, I’ll shoot you the details of what’s going on here:

  • The 737NGX will be $69.99 USD for the 800-900 for a limited time.
  • Later the 600-700 will be $24.99 USD.
  • Other packages will be released later for a TBA price.
  • The PMDG 737NGX will be updatable in the future, when/if PMDG implements newer technology in their sims.
  • PMDG support will be on hand to handle any support issues ASAP around release.
  • Other details to see in their post.
  • No animals were harmed in the process of making the PMDG 737NGX (ok, made that one up)

While we’re on the subject of pricing, and especially because there has been a lot of controversy in the past over the price PMDG placed on their products, I want to talk about AOA’s view on pricing in the flight simulation industry:

If you look around at your life you’ll find that you actually have many hobbies. Perhaps you like skiing, or fishing, or heading to the cinema on a Friday night with your lover. It could be that you really enjoy eating.

How long do these events last? How much are you paying for these events? How much value per dollar are you really getting from that fancy meal you just ate, or that newest action movie you just saw?

Take a look at the price tag of the new PMDG 737NGX.

$69.99 USD.

How many hours are you going to be flying this realistically modeled, incredibly capable and immersive hunk of tin?

The point we’re getting at here is that you are going to spend hundreds-and-hundreds of hours with this simulation from PMDG. Although $69.99 is a steal of a price for this simulation, it’s worth taking a real look at what kind of value these simulations bring to our lives.

I know full well that we are in a world where currencies are different and $69.99 may be your budget for the month in groceries. I know there are many retired simmers out there that are on a tight budget because of their retirement, and they are just as passionate as the young lads that don’t quite have a debit card yet and get their parents to buy these aircraft for them, splurging their months allowance.

It’s difficult to take the plunge on a product like this knowing that the cost is steep. But we simply want to add some perspective by saying that these simulations are a work of art and incredibly valuable.

Your PMDG 737NGX will keep giving back.

It’s not going away.


It doesn’t end like a movie, and it isn’t polished off like an expensive glob of ice cream.

Once in your hangar, there it remains, loyal and ready for your skillful hand to bring her back to life.

$69.99 is a meager entry price for such an amazing array of future experiences in what has become a beautiful world in FSX.

And next week, like many addons before, it’ll be available to you for an extremely reasonable price for how much it will keep giving back.

Throttle On!

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Discussion:

 

What are your thoughts on product pricing? Do you think this price from PMDG is fair?


  • Arturo Villalpando

    I think the price is within range since PMDG is always improving their products. Every aircraft they release comes with more punch than the previous one so I think it’s price is well below for the quality they put into it. Congratulations, just can’t wait to buy it.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      It’s going to be a great one, and yes, a very fair price.

  • Jack J Jackson

    Well Chris, maybe it’s time for you to reveal the prize for the PMGD 737 NG training video!!!! ;) )))))+

    Jack
    the Swede in Spain

  • Matt

    Totally fair price. It will be a complete simulator that 10 years ago you would pay thousands of dollars to get anywhere near it.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      That’s very true.

  • angels10

    do you guys at AoA think you will be ready at release? I can understand PMDG give short notice of impending release but what will be covered first? I had the MD-11 training and its awsome but I really cant wait for the NGX hehe,

  • sssilvabr

    Hi Chris,

    We are also waitng for a good surprise with AOA 737NGX training. I believe that the more accessible is the product more worth having the original than a pirated copy.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002283621044 Anthony O’Brien

    Good price IMO. @ssssilvabr I’m not judging you or anybody else but I stay away from pirated software for many many reasons, not least because crafty hackers are burying all sorts of crap in the installation files. If I can’t afford something I wait until I can.

    • sssilvabr

      Mr Anthony,

      Sorry but I believe that you did not understand my comment. I always stay away from pirated softwares but they are a reality that developers should consider when setting prices to be properly rewarded for the thousands of hours spent on a product like this from PMDG.

    • sssilvabr

      Mr Anthony,

      Sorry but I believe that you did not understand my comment. I always stay away from pirated softwares but they are a reality that developers should consider when setting prices to be properly rewarded for the thousands of hours spent on a product like this from PMDG.

      • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

        I don’t think the price of a product should be the determining factor on whether or not someone guys a product or not. Generally I find that those who will pirate are going to do it regardless of price.

    • sssilvabr

      Mr Anthony,

      Sorry but I believe that you did not understand my comment. I always stay away from pirated softwares but they are a reality that developers should consider when setting prices to be properly rewarded for the thousands of hours spent on a product like this from PMDG.

  • Pascal Bauwens

    no wheaterradar?

  • Charlie Reed

    Hi Chris, I was just wondering if you’ve got the Leonardo MD-80 (my only FSX payware liner since I’ve only recently had a system good enough for FSX), it’s just I’d like to know how it runs by comparison. If it helps my system consists of an i5 2500k (4.0 gHz) GTX460 and 8GB of 1600mHz RAM
    Thanks a lot,
    Charlie

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Jordan Krushen

      Nick’s system has the same CPU as you (albeit clocked to 4.4) and a GTX480. You shouldn’t have any problems. Note that the Maddog is famous for being a framerate killer. Pretty much anything runs better by comparison. :)

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Jordan Krushen

      Nick’s system has the same CPU as you (albeit clocked to 4.4) and a GTX480. You shouldn’t have any problems. Note that the Maddog is famous for being a framerate killer. Pretty much anything runs better by comparison. :)

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Jordan Krushen

      Nick’s system has the same CPU as you (albeit clocked to 4.4) and a GTX480. You shouldn’t have any problems. Note that the Maddog is famous for being a framerate killer. Pretty much anything runs better by comparison. :)

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Jordan Krushen

      Nick’s system has the same CPU as you (albeit clocked to 4.4) and a GTX480. You shouldn’t have any problems. Note that the Maddog is famous for being a framerate killer. Pretty much anything runs better by comparison. :)

  • Mufinator

    Wow that is cheap considering how much work has been put into this. I thought it would be priced around $100 USD

  • Mufinator

    Wow that is cheap considering how much work has been put into this. I thought it would be priced around $100 USD

  • Pumped_for_PMDGNGX

    (Chuckle) $69.99….. Come on, everyone has to be immature sometimes.

  • Gioffredo

    cazzo! I hoped less

  • Gioffredo

    cazzo! I hoped less

  • Ricky Lee

    I don’t even think of the price, I just can,t wait to get hands on the thing. Chris with what You tought me the last couple of years with the others, like 767ER, I,m gonna feel like a Veteran flying the 737NGX. And I’m gonna get the big one too! The 737-800.

    I’m ready to THROTTLE ON

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      Glad you’re pumped, Ricky!

  • LDGregoryPE

    That’s $10 US less than AOA Training cost me for the deluxe package. I paid over $300 for the manuals.

  • LDGregoryPE

    That’s $10 US less than AOA Training cost me for the deluxe package. I paid over $300 for the manuals.

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