Controller:TrackIR
For a list of games, see games with TrackIR support.
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| XInput support | |
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| Predecessor | |
| TrackIR 4: PRO | |
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Key points
- Includes the camera, the base and the TrackClip.
- A cap or a visor is recommended to attach the TrackClip.
- Possible TrackClip mis-tracking by other light sources and reflective materials. (such like the lamps, eyeglasses, windows, TV monitors, ...)
- The TrackClip PRO is sold in a separate bundle.
- Numerous reports of broken TrackClip PRO and lack of durability.
- TrackIR software may need to be launched as administrator for some games.
General information
- Official TrackIR Website
- Official list of compatible games
- Official software download
- TrackIR at Wikipedia
Contents
Features[edit]
Head Tracking[edit]
Six degrees of head movement (Pitch, Yaw, Roll, X, Y and Z) captured via reflective material (TrackClip) or infrared LEDs (TrackClip PRO).
Adjustable movement scale for all degrees.
Adjustable camera settings with light and brightness filtering.
Automatic profile switching by game detection.
Support in games[edit]
For a list of games, see games with TrackIR support.
Games with TrackIR support[edit]
| Game | Developer | Publisher | Engine | Release dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) | Asobo Studio | Xbox Game Studios | ForzaTech | |
| F1 2020 | Codemasters Birmingham | Codemasters | EGO | |
| F1 2019 | Codemasters Birmingham | Codemasters | EGO | |
| Bus Simulator 18 | Stillalive studios | Astragon Entertainment | Unreal Engine 4 | |
| Overload | Revival Productions | Unity | |
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| Everspace | ROCKFISH Games | Unreal Engine 4 | |
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| DiRT Rally | Codemasters | Codemasters Feral Interactive |
EGO | |
| Starfighter Origins | Madaboutgames | MAG Studios | |
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| War Thunder | Gaijin Entertainment | Dagor Engine | |
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| House of the Dying Sun | Marauder Interactive | Unity | |
Games modified to support TrackIR[edit]
| Game | Developer | Publisher | Engine | Release dates |
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| Assetto Corsa Competizione | Kunos Simulazioni | 505 Games | Unreal Engine 4 | |
| F1 2016 | Codemasters Birmingham | Codemasters Feral Interactive |
EGO | |
| F1 2015 | Codemasters Birmingham | Codemasters Feral Interactive |
EGO | |
| Garry's Mod | Facepunch Studios | Valve Corporation | Source | |
| Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) | Criterion Games | Electronic Arts | Chameleon | |
| FreeSpace 2 | Deep Silver Volition | Interplay Entertainment | |
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| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Rockstar North War Drum Studios |
Rockstar Games Capcom 1C-SoftClub |
RenderWare | |
| Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 | Ubisoft Bucharest | Ubisoft | |
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| Gothic 3 | Piranha Bytes | JoWood Productions THQ Nordic |
Genome Gaming System | |
Featured alternatives[edit]
DelanClip[edit]
A cheaper and more durable alternative for the TrackClip PRO.
They also sell a PlayStation 3 Eye camera with the infrared filter removed that can be used with their own head tracking program.
ED Tracker[edit]
A cheaper head tracking device that uses gyroscopic sensors instead of optical point tracking.
However it only tracks three degrees of head movement (Pitch, Yaw and Roll) and have occasional drifting and misalignment.
FaceTrackNoIR[edit]
A free face tracking software that only base on your webcam tracking your face.
FreeTrack[edit]
A free head tracking program that can use a webcam to track IR points.
The website also feature a documentation about how to make your homemade IR LEDs mount.
TrackHat[edit]
Another TrackClip PRO alternative that sells a cap with infrared LEDs directly mounted on it or the traditional TrackHat Clip mountable on your headset.
They also sell a PlayStation 3 Eye camera with the infrared filter removed that can be used with their own open source program.