TrackIR and Cliffs of Dover

BP_Tailspin · #1 11-06-2011, 04:06 PM

Watching the youtube videos posted in Freycinet (nice videos Freycinet) thread made me think that Track IR would be a cool addition to my gaming addiction, talk to be …

I like to here actual user reviews and advice rather than a sale pitch from the manufacture, we all know how a sales pitch and reality can be different …

Mattius · #2 11-06-2011, 04:47 PM

Get it! Highly recommended.

Qpassa · #3 11-06-2011, 04:52 PM

it' s a must have

fruitbat · #4 11-06-2011, 05:06 PM

game changer.

best toy i ever bought.

DD_crash · #5 11-06-2011, 05:08 PM

+1 (although there is an alternative that we arent allowed to discuss)

ATAG_Snapper · #6 11-06-2011, 05:20 PM

It works for me!

CWMV · #7 11-06-2011, 05:22 PM

I simply would not play without it.
period, end of story. It is absolutely essential.

Flanker35M · #8 11-06-2011, 05:23 PM

S!

TrackIR makes flying easier, at last for me. Now I do not need to control plane while fiddling with POV hats = made my flying smoother. So warmly recommend TrackIR or similar product.

_79_dev · #9 11-06-2011, 05:38 PM

Simply... Can't fly without it anymore.

fiendlittlewing · #10 11-06-2011, 05:53 PM

I have recently purchased Track IR.

I would say it's a nice addition to the game, but not essential.

Pros:

TIR is easy to learn. I had some trouble getting used to it after years of using the mouse stick on my throttle. However when I invite newbies to fly, they get TIR intuitively. Mouse view was always a confusing challenge to them.

TIR will improve your immersion.

TIR 5 is nearly plug and play. There are tons of customizations, but I'm ignorant of them.

Cons:

TIR is expensive! Your buying a $150 head-mouse.

TIR will not improve your aim. In fact it'll probably have the opposite effect. At least at first.

You have to wear a silly hat like this:

This is a TIR lan party.

If you've got the money, TIR is awesome. But a decent HOTAS and pedals are prerequisite. It will make you happier, but not more skilled.