Trakir3 vs trakir 5

[rsvette12]

Hi:

I have a trakir3 pro, what would be the advantage of buying a trakir 5 over the trakir3, thank you.

Rich

[Seth Steiling]

Hi Rich,

For an overview of TrackIR 4 vs. TrackIR 5, check out the comparison page. It all applies to TrackIR 3 vs. 5 as well, but things like FOV and subpixel analysis will be even more improved from 3 to 5.

The main differences you'll find will be in the accuracy of the tracking (due to major increases in resolution and image processing) and the size of the trackable real estate (due to a significantly increased field of view). The increased accuracy means that your in-game movements will be much more naturally stable and smooth. This reduces the need to apply smoothing in the software. That, in turn, increases responsiveness while maintaining stability. The net result should be a more lifelike head tracking experience that gives you great precision. I know that TrackIR 5 is roughly 10x as precise as TrackIR 4, but I don't have the exact number for 3 vs. 5. I'd estimate it to be in the neighborhood of 15x.

For a more technical and detailed explanation of all of the "secret sauce," check out this interview I did with SimHQ.

[rsvette12]

Hi Seth:

Thanks for taking the time to explain it, appreciate it how long do you think for "wings of power" as a supported game ?

Regards, Rich

[Seth Steiling]

Do you mean the FS 2004 and FSX addon series? If so, they should already be supported via Microsoft Flight Simulator. I'm not aware of any standalone title by that name having been released or in development.

[rsvette12]

Wow Seth:

I know something you dont lol here you go pal

http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/03- ... -prey.html

Regards, Rich

[Seth Steiling]

Wings of Prey I know of. Wings of Power... not so much. So, to answer the intent of your question, I believe it's been out for just under a week:

http://www.airwargame.com/eng/start/

I'll have our webmaster update the status to reflect its release.