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    Hello all i am here because i am faced with a choice - either buy stereoscopic glasses from edimensional which provide a true 3d depth perception (ive had my eye on these for a very long time), or buy TrackIR which puts your head in the game. Track ir is a lot more expensive, and i cant afford both. Right now i use my joysticks pov hat, albeit set up to act as a mouse (love saitek programmability). I find this relatively natural and easy, though i doubt its as good as doing this with your head.

    Track IR would be great for competitive play and better situational awareness, but stereoscopic glasses make the entire scene far more real and believable. I dont play online much so its a question of which enhances and immerses you better.

    To those who have one or both of these, which is the better choice? How does IL-2 support these features - for example does IL-2 support the vector expansion, and does it work well with 3d glasses. Finally, which is better for other games?

    Thanks all!
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    trackir, no question
    vector not supported fully, but it does help a little because it'll only register if you tilt your head, with a standard trackir if you lean it moves the view but because vector can differentiate between leaning and tilting it'll help you out

    3d glasses don't work well at all, period
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    -HH-Quazi's Avatar Senior Member
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    I second that. TrackIR m8.
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    steve_v's Avatar Senior Member
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    tir
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    There is absolutly NO QUESTION.

    TRACK IR!

    The glasses have a really cool effect I'm sure.

    But, Track IR will make it seem like you are IN the cockpit of your favorite WWII ride. It will improve your situational awareness like no other device can.

    Since it seems like your going to buy one of the two anyway...... I'd HEARTILY recommend putting your money down on the TRACK IR.

    I've got TRACK IR ver. 1, and I am extremely happy with it. Version 3 should be SOOOOOOOO much better. Been flying for 3 years with it.

    Once you get it spend some time setting up a good profile for yourself. This will create a GOOD deadzone so you don't have to keep your head rigid.

    Imagine sitting in an Me 109 as you prepare for take off. You look left and check for aileron deflection. Now right. Check. Fire up your engine and look at the instrument panel to see your revs.

    As you take off and attain flying altitude you see them at 2 o'clock. They're about 1000 meters below you. The sun is at your back and has allowed you to catch the B 17s off guard. You roll over to dive on them. All the time keeping your eye on them looking for tell tale signs you,ve been spotted.

    Your first pass catches the engine on fire of the lead bomber. They start to scatter as you watch them using the Track IR. Careful, watch the tachometer so you don't burn the engine. Then start to climb for another pass to get another of the remaining bombers.....................

    The point is you can watch not just for enemies and allies, but ALSO pretty effectively manage your engine.

    Stereoscopic glasses can't do that.

    WOW is such a small word and it's effect doesn't last long.
    Go for the TIR and have something you can really use and enjoy PAST the WOW factor.


    EDIT:
    As far as the glasses goes. It's been a LONG LONG time since I've seen them mentioned in THIS forum or at Sim HQ.
    If I remember clearly there was problem with them and refresh rates causing headaches. Again it's been a long time and NOT having them mentioned says more about the functionality and value of the glasses for our needs.
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    blakduk's Avatar Senior Member
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    I havent had the opportunity to use trackIR yet but it looks impressive. As far as stereoscopic glasses go, they dont do much for improving gameplay- they seem more like a gimmick that only serve to give you a headache after a relatively short while. They dont seem to achieve much as far as improving situational awareness or even depth perception.
    My advice, dig deep and go for the trackIR, that's what i intend to do.
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    TIR is :

    THE BOMB !



    It's ALL THAT !

    I have TIR (why else would I replying in the affirmative?), and it made me a better pilot.

    Okay,well, it increased my situational awareness and THAT made me a better pilot.

    There is a slight learning curve that you will overcome.

    Turn your head ,look around.

    Killer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    IT'S WORTH IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    +1 for TrackIR.
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    TRACK-IR 3 PRO, with VECTOR.

    it is REALLY the only choice.


    it will take you a week to get used to. (gunnery wise)

    as ive said before to others... why have a hand control your view..when your head, has been doing it all your life...

    3D is cool, but it does nothing to make you FEEL THERE, like TRACK-IR does.
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    TrackIR.

    With glasses you'll use them for a while then bung them with all the other junk you bought to "Enhance Your Gaming Experience".

    TrackIR, you will NEVER consider removing.
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