TrackIR 4 Pro Ultra by NaturalPoint
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Customer Review: A must have for combat flight sims
Summary: 5 Stars
I fly IL-2 on full realism settings. I could never work the HAT switch well enough while in a dogfight to keep my eyes on what I really needed to see and really enjoy the experience. The view "movements" were always jerky and un-natural.
The huge benefit is what this hardware can do for your dogfighting performance! You can keep your eye on the bogey. "Its the one that you don't see that gets you." The immersion into the virtual flight enviroment is taken to a whole new level. The only thing missing is actually feeling the G-forces as you push the envelope.
I didn't have the problem with installing the hardware or software. Its just the way I think - why install the hardware b4 the software? The Pro-clip is fragile as mentioned by others. I've had the system for almost a year now without breaking it. I take care when putting on my headset and my headset is suspended on a cradle when stored so that helps. I imagine that there will come a day when it will need to be replaced. Given how much I like the system, I'll do it without a second thought.
One small annoyance that I have found is the effect of sunlight or glare on the camera of the Trakir. There is a light filtering tool to be used in the software, but you may find that the blinds/curtains need to be closed while the trakir is in use. It took me awhile to figure that out, but I can deal with it now that I know.
The Trakir was a good investment. I can't fly without it.
Customer Review: Amazing. A must have!
Summary: 5 Stars
TrackIR is designed mostly for simming, rather than action games, where your view and weapons contol are integrated in the mouse and work just fine as-is.
Now, speaking about simulation... There it makes a difference like a night & day: by naturally moving your head around, the view changes accordingly: you have infinitely fine control over the view of the cockpit and outside. Forget POV hat, Active camera or anything else: this is the way simulation is meant to be. Words cannot do it justice, you need to *experience* it. You owe it to yourself to at least try it out and then decide if it's worth it. I doubt you'll ever go back. TrackIR might be a bit expensive, but it's one of the best investments you'll ever make in the field of simulation, together with a joystick and a throttle. Yes, it's that revolutionary. Enough said.
It might be a little tricky to set up, but nothing too difficult. It is actually very simple, just make sure you enable trackIR Pro instead of vector tracking in the "profiles" on the TrackIR applet. Yes, it caused a couple of 'blue screens' and reboots on few rare occasions when starting trackIR applet (never in flight). But even with that, I give it an absolute 5 star.
Customer Review: Graet idea, exelent product
Summary: 5 Stars
About 5 years ago, when i jumped into the world of flight simulator after a real world Cessna 182 flight, and getting to know the many different controllers and devices available, i made myself a little wish list, first i purchased the Ch flightstick, just to make sure i'm really into pc flying, 2 month after that the CH yoke came, then the pedals. since then I wandered how and if a track ir system can help, but it never reached the top of my holyday gadget list, until 2 weeks ago when i ordered one. It arrived promptly and after unpacking i first installed the drivers(as some advised on other amazon reviews) then connected the Track IR 4 Pro Ultra and the head-set attachment to the computer's USB 2 input . both the wired and the unwiered head gears are working great, much better then i imagined. if you like to sim i warmly recommend this device but only after you get yourself the ch yoke or a good joystick and the pedals. check for track ir on youtube, some of these videos helped me make the decision. I'm going to fly now, have a great new year.
Customer Review: Best Thing since Sliced Bread!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I only use TrackIR 4 for one reason only and that is for Flight simulation.
First, it takes a while for people to get used to TrackIR so keeping that in mind you have to understand that you have to give it a week or so depending on your use! Also a big part on the success of Track IR is a good VC (Virtual Cockpit) like PMDG or LevelD among the many that are out there that can operate the aircraft without switching back and forth from the VC to 2D panel.
Once you get used to it, have a great VC and are serious about simulation then you will say to yourself how "you leaved with out it"!
Customer Review: A Must Have!!
Summary: 5 Stars
You will never go back after using this device. Imagine looking out your aircraft window at your engine--you will have views you never dreamed of w/o this device. There is a short learning cure--really just getting used to it after using your hat switch for so long. If you love Microsoft FSX you will love this. It's very easy to load and set-up. I will warn you though--to run any FS well you have to have a powerful computer/video card to make it all run smoothly and realisticly..DIDO for the TrackIR.