TrackIR and Cliffs of Dover

[ATAG_Snapper]

It works for me!

[CWMV]

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

[Flanker35M]

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]

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

[fiendlittlewing]

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.

[howcome]

Once you go Track, you never go back.

[katdogfizzow]

Youre not even playing the game if you don't have trackir...

[AnttiK]

TIR is very natural to use with this sim.

[Azral]

It might take some time to get used to it.
And yes your Aim may need a reconf.

BUT

After flying with TIR now for 3 years or so, i came to
the old conclusion about TIR and flying games:

I´d rather fly with the crappiest Joystik and TIR than without it !