Is trackir really worth a hundred bucks. I really want it but I feel like it should only cost $30-$40. I think they are overpricing it, but I want the opinions of those who own the system. Thanks.

Definately worth it.

The best thing to happen to flight sims since the joystick.

I don't agree with many who say that it's a big advantage (a little bit of an advantage maybe sometimes), I flew combat sims for years before I bought my TrackIR, but 6dof does make things easier and more emersive.

Yes.

I won't fly without it ever again.

Only nerds fly without TrackIR.

Seriously though it is great, the immersion level it gives is worth it alone.

The TrackIR will enhance your simming experience, dollar for dollar, more than ANY other peripheral, hands down. Even more than a nice HOTAS setup. NOTHING can compare with the new situational awareness you get with this thing.
Once you do get a TrackIR you will wonder why or how you flew so long without it. It really is that good. You will never fly without it again.

Absolutely..

I was championing this back when it was TrackIR version 1.

Cannot fly without one.

Flying with one is truly a simulation of being there for the brain - the first time you fly a visual circuit, or track a burning bad guy down to the ground over your virtual shoulder.. well, it's a figurative eye opener.

Easily worth what you pay for a joystick.

Cheers, Spinner

Yep,yes and absolutly! they're not joking when they say you'll never be able to fly with out it again.I'll fly with a crappy joystick loong before I part with my trackir.

Nice video BillSwagger,

You showed some good fire discipline there. I don't use TrackIR but it seems that you would be panning around using the same kind head movements you would use in real life, making it very intuitive. The members of my squad who use it swear by it.

I have both the hat switch on my Saitek Cyborg Evo and the mini-stick on my CH Pro Throttle mapped to act like a mouse. Of the two the mini-stick is smoother but I've used a hat switch to look around for so long now that it's hard to change.

Track IR is essential. It is worth $500.00
It is easily more important that the latest all singing all dancing joystick/hotas/pedal thingy that the manufacturers say you just gotta have.

Sell your first born. It is that good.

Clear enough?

Yes, but only if you are really into combat flight sims. If FSX is your passion, its not nearly as essential.

In terms of what it is like using a TIR, what happens (to me at least) is that eventually you think you are looking around "naturally" with your head, i.e. as if you were really in that cockpit scaning the skies. More that once when I've watch an IL-2 video have I turned my head expecting to be able to look around. IMO it's great to get one for IL-2 and for RoF or OFF I'd say it's required hardware. Enjoy, S!

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Originally posted by Stiletto-:
Only nerds fly without TrackIR.

Seriously though it is great, the immersion level it gives is worth it alone.

Ah yes....well guess I am a nerd.
Still get my kills flying my bomber, hit my targets, but I guess I am still doing something wrong? Do you guys get loyalties from that company that makes those things?

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Originally posted by AWL_Spinner:
I was championing this back when it was TrackIR version 1.

Cannot fly without one.

Flying with one is truly a simulation of being there for the brain - the first time you fly a visual circuit, or track a burning bad guy down to the ground over your virtual shoulder.. well, it's a figurative eye opener.

Easily worth what you pay for a joystick.

Cheers, Spinner

Ditto.

As others have chimed I WON'T fly without it. EVER. I bought my first Track IR with version 1. It worked very well when Forgotten Battles came ou and incorporated enhanced mode.

Since then nothing.... and I mean NOTHING has added to my enjoyment of flight simming and racing simming. I've hasd single sticks, HOTAS, HOTAS and rudder pedal. As much as I've progressed in accoutriment they pale to the Track IR.

If you are a casual simmer then I can see passing this by, but if you really consider this a hobby/past time then you owe it to yourself to at least look deeper into one.

If you want to see how effective Track IR is look at any of the Rise of Flight combat videos at you Tube.


I almost always mention this when replying to someones querie about this great peripheral.

Imagine flying a BF 109. You're chasing down Russian Pe-8s.As you nose over to attack you bear down on one blasting his engine with your cannon. You swoop down underneath and rise toward him for another clip. As you fly by or underneath you examine your flaming handi work. There's nothing so satisfying is there? Flying a mere feet away as the wing burns and falls away is amazing to see as you fly by. You turn your head and continue viewing the carnage as you scoop on by.

Anyway. This whole 109 attack is flawlessly viewed not by a hat switch or by IL2's tracking (I forgot what it's called I haven't used it in that long) but by your own head turning to get a view. This is a stunning immersion factor that can't be dicounted and is what sells the devise.

Where's the best place to order it from in the US and what is the best version for the cost?

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Originally posted by RSS-Martin:
Ah yes....well guess I am a nerd.
Still get my kills flying my bomber, hit my targets, but I guess I am still doing something wrong? Do you guys get loyalties from that company that makes those things?

8 years old typical antagonism.
Just try it for your own sake.
You regent yourself for refusing to use it right after a few hours of adaption.

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Originally posted by Ba5tard5word:
Where's the best place to order it from in the US and what is the best version for the cost?

I got both of mine at GoGamer. (ver 1 and ver 4) They may even have a freebie game to go with it.

CHeck Pro Vantage. They have good prices.

I CAN'T fly without it. I CAN'T even go back the 3DOF.

I would hate to have to spend the money on one again, but it was worth it for sure.

I tried flying without it just now and could not. I kept instinctively moving my head around to move the view, and when it wouldn't pan I got irritated and was shot down quickly.