[24MAR23] PMDG DC-6 Updated for MSFS & some XBox Information for both DC-6 and 737

[rsrandazzo]

Captains,

A few moments ago we pushed an update to the PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster for MSFS. This update is very small but is focused on ensuring the DC-6 is up-to-date with the latest changes in the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform.

We are in the process of resubmitting the DC-6 to Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace with a version compatible with both the PC and Xbox, as it was originally envisioned back in 2021. SU12 unlocks the opportunity for developers like PMDG to place C++/WASM based aircraft into the XBox environment- and we are eager to do that with DC-6 since it is already so widely appreciated on PC and has been highly anticipated by XBox users.

Along with this reissue we also addressed one item that PC users will appreciate, in that if you use the GNS430 as a pop-up window, it will now be correctly scaled.

You can get the latest update for DC-6 via the PMDG Operations Center, provided that you purchased it directly from PMDG. If you purchased your DC-6 via Marketplace, we anticipate the update for your version to be available on 30MAR23 via Marketplace.

XBox Compatibility for PMDG Products:
We are preparing to commence validation and evaluation of the 737 series on the Xbox platform. We currently anticipate that this will be a smooth and straight forward process that should see the 737 available for Xbox before end of April. Given what we know of the MSFS platform, we are not anticipating hitting any further roadblocks, but we need to carefully evaluate the product to ensure we do not find anything unexpected that might negatively impact the user experience across platform.

Our experience moving DC-6 across both platforms has been positively informative- which is the basis for my optimism.

We will keep you posted with more information on this topic as it becomes obvious to us.

Stay tuned and thanks for your support of our work!

[Nixon Redgrave]

Fantastic!

Thank you!

[Dwarfy]

If I own the 737-800 and DC-6 on pc, do I need to repurchase to use them on my Xbox as well, or will there be a way to download it for my console free?

[Ephedrin]

Other way round. It's free to be shared between PC and XBox ONLY if it has been purchased through the ingame Marketplace ON THE MICROSOFT STORE VERSION. If it's an MP purchase via the Steam version or via the PMDG Webstore it can't be used on XBox.

[Mark1102]

What does steam have to do with it? I’m still logged into my MS account in the game so surely marketplace purchases go across both platforms?

[Ephedrin]

Mark1102 that‘s unfortunately not the case. Whatever you purchase through Stean will not be available on XBox.

[BoastfulSloth96]

You can get the latest update for DC-6 via the PMDG Operations Center, provided that you purchased it directly from PMDG. If you purchased your DC-6 via Marketplace, we anticipate the update for your version to be available on 30MAR23 via Marketplace.

So, this means the DC-6 will be on Xbox in a week from now?

[Gerardius]

"your version to be available on 30MAR23 via Marketplace" 🤷♂️

[ThomasALW]

Thank you Captain Randazzo! It is brilliant the work that you and the team do

[Tomcole]

Thank you Robert for your post giving us xbox users something to really look forward to 👏

I know you touched on the liverys you wished to be included are you hoping to have the liverys available on release of the aircraft to xbox?

Tom Cole

[Foxarts]

Now Xbox simmer will be part of the family! Thanks

[2Bad4You]

Thanks for the Update

Cant wait to use the DC-6 on Xbox and looking forward to the 737 Series

[David_3078]

Captains,

A few moments ago we pushed an update to the PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster for MSFS. This update is very small but is focused on ensuring the DC-6 is up-to-date with the latest changes in the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform.

We are in the process of resubmitting the DC-6 to Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace with a version compatible with both the PC and Xbox, as it was originally envisioned back in 2021. SU12 unlocks the opportunity for developers like PMDG to place C++/WASM based aircraft into the XBox environment- and we are eager to do that with DC-6 since it is already so widely appreciated on PC and has been highly anticipated by XBox users.

Along with this reissue we also addressed one item that PC users will appreciate, in that if you use the GNS430 as a pop-up window, it will now be correctly scaled.

You can get the latest update for DC-6 via the PMDG Operations Center, provided that you purchased it directly from PMDG. If you purchased your DC-6 via Marketplace, we anticipate the update for your version to be available on 30MAR23 via Marketplace.

XBox Compatibility for PMDG Products:
We are preparing to commence validation and evaluation of the 737 series on the Xbox platform. We currently anticipate that this will be a smooth and straight forward process that should see the 737 available for Xbox before end of April. Given what we know of the MSFS platform, we are not anticipating hitting any further roadblocks, but we need to carefully evaluate the product to ensure we do not find anything unexpected that might negatively impact the user experience across platform.

Our experience moving DC-6 across both platforms has been positively informative- which is the basis for my optimism.

We will keep you posted with more information on this topic as it becomes obvious to us.

Stay tuned and thanks for your support of our work!

Hello Robert, will the PMDG 737's come with livery for Xbox?

Yoel D. Perez

[rsrandazzo]

Yoel- We have a livery solution for Xbox users- we are still finalizing the details before we tell you about it. Stay tuned for details! - RSR

[David_3078]

Alrighty, Thank you Robert, I'm looking forward to flying the entire 737 family in Xbox . - Yoel D. Perez

[David_3078]

I have another question Robert, Will the 737's come with the BBJ, cargo and Pax variants? or will it be a separate pack? - Yoel D. Perez

[DegxI]

I've been waiting this moments for months! Looking forward to get the best add-on out there for the 737! Btw is the -800 releasing by April as well?

[Tomcole]

Hello Robert, will the PMDG 737's come with livery for Xbox?

I'm hoping so aswell hopefully Robert can clarify this

Tom cole

[phrgflyer419]

Thank you for the up date. Great news.

[sergio8234]

Awesome, hate to be that guy but any news on if pop up windows for the 737 will be correctly scaled?

[bentr]

Captains,

A few moments ago we pushed an update to the PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster for MSFS. This update is very small but is focused on ensuring the DC-6 is up-to-date with the latest changes in the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform.

We are in the process of resubmitting the DC-6 to Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace with a version compatible with both the PC and Xbox, as it was originally envisioned back in 2021. SU12 unlocks the opportunity for developers like PMDG to place C++/WASM based aircraft into the XBox environment- and we are eager to do that with DC-6 since it is already so widely appreciated on PC and has been highly anticipated by XBox users.

Along with this reissue we also addressed one item that PC users will appreciate, in that if you use the GNS430 as a pop-up window, it will now be correctly scaled.

You can get the latest update for DC-6 via the PMDG Operations Center, provided that you purchased it directly from PMDG. If you purchased your DC-6 via Marketplace, we anticipate the update for your version to be available on 30MAR23 via Marketplace.

XBox Compatibility for PMDG Products:
We are preparing to commence validation and evaluation of the 737 series on the Xbox platform. We currently anticipate that this will be a smooth and straight forward process that should see the 737 available for Xbox before end of April. Given what we know of the MSFS platform, we are not anticipating hitting any further roadblocks, but we need to carefully evaluate the product to ensure we do not find anything unexpected that might negatively impact the user experience across platform.

Our experience moving DC-6 across both platforms has been positively informative- which is the basis for my optimism.

We will keep you posted with more information on this topic as it becomes obvious to us.

Stay tuned and thanks for your support of our work!

Thanks for the info Robert! I really appreciate your team's hard work!

Bennett Dieter

[fahdriyami]

Given what we know of the MSFS platform, we are not anticipating hitting any further roadblocks, but we need to carefully evaluate the product to ensure we do not find anything unexpected that might negatively impact the user experience across platform.

But also so that Microsoft doesn't give you a marketplace strike now that testing is the responsibility of developers. 😉

I expect devs will err on the side of caution with marketplace releases now, maybe even more so than on their own direct distribution platforms.

[amahran]

That’s optimistic; I half-expect devs to fraudulently check the boxes instead of actually doing testing. I would be surprised if Microsoft legitimately enforces the testing process and clamps down on fraudulent releases.

[Moridin]

Have the bugs with the GPS/VOR failing to work correctly been addressed in this update?

[Ragg Sor]

Have the bugs with the GPS/VOR failing to work correctly been addressed in this update?

Not here....

[SirPsychoT]

Thank you Robert and the PMDG team for all the work to bring your amazing products to the Xbox. As an Xbox simmer I've been looking forward to the 737 more then any other aircraft and I can't wait to start flying it.

Tyler Hull

[Tomcole]

The xbox MSFS world are going crazy over this announcement let's keep everything crossed the testing and evaluating goes smoothly 🤞🏻🙏

Tom cole

[Martyn]

I know it's nowhere near the top of the priority list, but I'm still looking forward to the unimportant things which are (hopefully still) coming one day, like engine smoke and the in-depth video tutorials.

Thanks for the update! May the Xbox sales boost the love and attention bestowed upon this beautiful aircraft by developers and community alike

[Falcon99]

(hopefully still) coming one day, like engine smoke and the in-depth video tutorials.

More in depth videos than these? Not sure that would be possible.

https://youtube.com/@737NGDriver

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGEyJ3_yISBuumVxaBNlEnFj8FxClCqVY

[Nixon Redgrave]

It looks like the DC-6 was updated on the Marketplace 30MAR2023, but it looks to only be for PC.

Was this intentional? The initial DC-6 section of the OP gave me the impression it would be also updated/returning for Xbox.

What is the status on the Xbox version, at this juncture?

Thanks.

EDIT: Re-reading that section of the OP, I clearly glossed over the “we are in the process of resubmitting the DC-6…” Dang, I really had put too much hope in today for re-release.

[DrVenkman]

More in depth videos than these? Not sure that would be possible.

Those are not for the DC-6.

[SpaceRooster]

It looks like the DC-6 was updated on the Marketplace 30MAR2023, but it looks to only be for PC.

Was this intentional? The initial DC-6 section of the OP gave me the impression it would be also updated/returning for Xbox.

What is the status on the Xbox version, at this juncture?

Thanks.

EDIT: Re-reading that section of the OP, I clearly glossed over the “we are in the process of resubmitting the DC-6…” Dang, I really had put too much hope in today for re-release.

I was the same but I don't mind waiting a little longer.

[Falcon99]

Those are not for the DC-6.

Sorry Herb, my bad. So looking for more than these?

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGEyJ3_yISBtktA6Hv-QyUszEeGJa03iV

[Martyn]

As was mentioned below, I was only asking because I know they were in the works and half-finished a while ago. I don't *need* them to be able to fly the plane, but I think they would be hugely interesting to watch to learn more about the aircraft systems and the techniques used to operate it

[DrVenkman]

Sorry Herb, my bad. So looking for more than these?

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGEyJ3_yISBtktA6Hv-QyUszEeGJa03iV

I’m not, personally. But I think the person you replied to initially was looking for a follow-up series of tutorials.I remember watching those when Rob put them out and I believe (*) he says at some point that there will be a subsequent set of advanced tutorial videos.

(*) I generally have a good memory for detail but I might be mis-remembering here.

[jsmarko3]

Advanced tutorials were mentioned and I believe at one point there was even an update on them posted here; I think most of the video work was done just leaving voice overs and editing, but there's only so many hours in the day.

[davidkenobi]

I believe marketplace is/was a bit closed due policy change with 3ed party team. So hopefully next week DC6 flying on Xbox skies!? *crossing fingers*

David Ducoffre

[AG-1]

Today, 09:02
Hi everyone,

I’ve updated FS2020 and PMDG and one issue I am having and can’t seem to resolve is issues with pushback. I have FS2Crew installed which isn’t working properly, I’ve also tried using the default FS2020 pushback which isn’t working either. When I request pushback the tug pushes the aircraft back for a few seconds and then pulls it forward and keeps pulling it forward. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this issue? Thank you very much!

Andy zz0.vdz6u0gje0gzz

[Paul K]

Still the most beautiful aircraft in MSFS. 😊