LockOn and TrackIR, is it worth it

[Victorious1]

Hi guys, I'm thinking about investing in a TrackIR 4 setup but before I do I want to get some opinions and find out if the system is worth the money or not. Sometimes gadgets look good in ads but when you go to actually use them they turn out to be junk. Does anyone have experience with the TrackIR 4 that they can share.

[Boberro]

TrackIR is good you can buy it without worrying about its work. You will be happy and game enjoyable will go up much too! Many folks use it - so it can be proof about it can't be junk.

 

There are also another solutions, example FreeTrack, DIY device to simulate same as TrackIR and it also is good solution, but it needs little patience and desire. Ready device's price is much cheaper and functionality same in LO or almost.

Edited January 5, 2009 by Boberro

[Skkuda]

Let me tell you one thing...it worth!!!

already got it two months ago. at first it´s a bit tricky to configure but once you get to use it.....

its another level of simulation

 

Scuda

[Kula66]

Absolutely worth it ... next to a HOTAS. So good you wonder how you ever managed without it! 5/5.

[Francous]

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=605764#post605764

[Prophet]

I would almost venture to say I would prefer flying with TIR than a HOTAS.

[Brit_Radar_Dude]

Best money I ever spent on something for my PC. Flying with a TrackIR compared to using a hatswitch is awesome. Took me a couple of weeks to get used to it and tweak the profile to how I wanted it, but then one day I was using it without realising it. It felt so natural.....

I agree with Prophet, I'd rather lose the X52 than the TIR.

[Ironhand]

RUN!!! Don't walk to your nearest dealer and buy one. It greatly increases the immersion factor, once you have it tweaked to match your head movement.

 

Rich

[SVK_Fox]

TRACK IR? you have to have it, after few hours of using it you will love it and you cant play withou it.

[basscadets rriatt]

i cant believe what a stupid question, no offence.

 

my god is it worth it :P

[RvEYoda]

like many said, id rather play without HOTAS than without trackir .

It IS THAT important :)

[Kuky]

It is well worth the money... buy it and you will never regret it. I wouldn't say it's more "valuable" then good HOTAS but it comes very close :D

[Frostie]

It is well worth the money... buy it and you will never regret it. I wouldn't say it's more "valuable" then good HOTAS but it comes very close :D

:D Ohhhh yes it is :harhar:

No question. I cannot imagine flying in a simulation without TrackIR. The only thing is, it will take you a few hours-days to get used to it. At first, you'll have to learn to keep you head nice and steady... but once you get over that hump, it's almost like looking around in a real cockpit.

[franx]

I got TrackIR 4 two years ago, but had a CRT monitor and lots of trouble finding a way to position the TrackIR adequately, so I neglected it. Just recently I switched to an LCD, began using the TrackIR more seriously -- and everything about the simming experience is now more enjoyable and immersive. It's definitely worth the money. TrackIR is simply terrific, and it works especially well with LOMAC.

[3Sqn_Sven]

As others have posted, I would loose my throttle before I lost the track ir. You cannot be seriously competative in lock on without it.