X-Plane 12 - First Look | Graphics, Performance & Setup - A330 Review

X-Plane 12 is finally available for us all to get our hands on, but how does it compare to MSFS? In this video, as an X-plane newbie, I take a step away from MSFS and check out this new simulator release to compare FPS, Graphics and of course, the all important aircraft handelling. There is much to admire in X-Plane 12 and we check out lots of things that it has over MSFS - and of course, some not so good things!

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[Skol]

Nice vid, thanks. Loved XP11 after years of FSX/P3D. But uninstalled it after MSFS 20, and nothing I've seen in XP12 suggests I'll be going back to XP. Hope it improves. Great to have options.

[notleks]

Well the way you said "hello friend, followers, channel members.." immediately conveyed how you feel about XP12. 🤣

[rakon]

Always loved the behaviour of airframes in Xplane and hated the world that gets boring very quickly. I would dream of an Xplane mode within the World of MSFS. Everyone could do what they can do best! 💙

[matppo]

I love MSFS but always preferred XP11 in spite of it's obvious graphical deficiencies. I'll take a stable, smooth XP12 over MSFS any day of the week, but the great thing is we don't have to choose - we can have both!

[vrotatev]

This is what happens when people don’t actual listen. The airbus A330 will eventually be getting a airbus MCU they are working on it right now and two it’s a beta do people not understand this. I forgot how perfect Microsoft flight simulator was out of the box with no hiccups or problems.

[jeluna]

People are fighting against those who prefer MSFS and disappointed with Xplane 12...
For those who have got to use a phone with 90Hz screen, they'll hardly come back to a 60Hz.
When you become used to a certain level of immersion and details, understandable to complain!
Imagine Netflix producing 1990s visual quality movies in 2022 and telling you that they've focused on the accuracy of the sound track...
How on the planet are you going to swallow it?

[cutienoobbricks]

Even though XP12 is a big improvement over XP11, I don't think it will even come close to MSFS. In my opinion, it might not even beat out P3Dv5. So many devs have really started to appreciate the new tools msfs allows for and the incredibly in-depth sceneries that can be created, and I don't think many will be planning on switching back to XP12 which is still quite far behind MSFS' capabilities in this field. Nonetheless, it still looks like a good product.

[papacharlie]

For me it feels like a rushed release of an early access version which should have been kept back a few more months!

Despite the huge discrepancy between the hyped A330 systems and level of detail and the quality of it now in the current version, there are som nay things in XPL12 that are very far off.

[GameOverZaza]

I would like x-plane content from time to time whenever a big update or any interesting aircraft comes out but I would like if the channel stayed MSFS oriented. But I am here for the company so whatever you enjoy, I'm sure we'll enjoy too

[crazydutchbloke]

I think the problem is that X plane 11 has improved there game over the years and we forgot how 11 looked on direct x 11/12 when released. What makes it now look like there is no improvement. Just compare 11.0 to 11.50, and you see the major improvement. And yes, you have to releasing new game versions to keep the company running.

[fra_dp]

It's not about "nice graphics vs model realism". MSFS would always win for me because has an unrivaled (until now) feature: you always have the entire Earth, 1:1 on your screen. Forget about sceneries.

[Gamer-edyx]

Looks like I’ll be getting this for Christmas then!

[hudsonmarkel]

They are developing a custom MCDU for the a330 but its not quite ready yet

[modelrailwaynoob]

I've just posted a video using X-Plane 11 Orbx in X-Plane 12 from London City. The wet airport looks amazing as does the very overcast clouds. It flies much smoother and seems faster for the same speeds

[Pascal_]

I already wanted to scream within the first 20 seconds X-PLANE IS NOT TRYING TO RIVAL WITH MSFS they are reaching completely diffrent audiences msfs is way more casual and X Plane way more hard core.

[richardsuttill]

Thanks, it still looks like xplane 11 with a few upgrades to me. I will stick with MSFS 2020 for now as a change to this feels like a costly move given the need to add scenery and duplicate aircraft models and hdd space to accomodate it.

[mattcrazy]

It just feels like they panicked when MSFS came out, and rushed a product. I mean this was announced and came out so incredibly fast.

[vin]

Also road traffic is best in Xplane. Just take a heli and fly along LA highways at night low and slow. You can literally follow the roads and use them as vfr guide.

[juliuspalogod]

I think Laminar Research Xplane12 will having a very difficult time to compete against MICROSOFT Flight Simulator because Asobo Studio have Microsoft which is one of the biggest company out there and the sim itself have a world map and they have updates and improvements very often until this days which is a worth of money to spend.

[Curious_Skeptic]

Mah. GA and vfr is really more practical for dev to focus on. Thinking many use fs for future training/practice towards getting private licsence. Unless, something major changes on release, I will fly right past x12.