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TrackIR3 Pro Head-Tracking System For Gamers

Posted by timothy on from the not-for-use-while-driving dept.

simfan writes "Ars has a review of the TrackIR3 Pro up that's worth a look. Using the TrackIR cursor control system originally designed to help the disabled, the company made a device that tracks your head movements in games. It turns out that this works really well in flight sims and other games where you can replace mouse control. There's some video of the performance as well."

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  1. I could see myself using one of these. by OverlordQ · · Score: 3, Funny

    Just have to get over the $140 price hurdle first.

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  2. Logs by Mateito · · Score: 4, Funny

    This just means that now she'll have logs to present to the court:

    "Yes, your honor, and these prove that he was looking at my breasts while talking to me".

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    1. Re:Logs by AKAImBatman · · Score: 4, Funny

      I could just see wives everywhere using this as a way to make husbands put down their video game.

      "Oh honey, look at the new cloths I got from Victoria Secret!"

      *head whips around*

      "I'm sorry! Did your plane crash?"

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    2. Re:Logs by flewp · · Score: 3, Funny

      Maybe they're better off with the jumbos...

      Maybe their wives lack jumbos....

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  3. Is it a coincidence that... by tao_of_biology · · Score: 3, Funny

    they originally designed it for the disabled and it only runs on "Software requirements: Windows XP / 2000 / Millennium Edition / 98 "? I guess they know what their target demographic is using...

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  4. old mario by weenis · · Score: 5, Funny

    so, my little sis who used to nod her head up every time she made mario jump would be pro at this!

  5. Sneeze? by BigDogCH · · Score: 5, Funny

    So, what happens in my flight sim when I Sneeze?

    I can see it now, just before landing you start to feel a tickle in your nose.

  6. Perfect for DDR Max Extreme Action 4 by blueZhift · · Score: 3, Funny

    I can see the next version of Dance Dance Revolution on Playstation 3 using something like this. Combined with the Eye Toy, you could end up in some major traction!

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  7. How long.... by Conspiracy_Of_Doves · · Score: 4, Funny

    Till they make a version with force feedback?

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  8. Better Use: Drinking Sims (FPD) by grunt107 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Game Play : Drink Whatever is shown (Head Fwd-Get Drink; Head tilt back makes game drinker down it).

    Continue until severe forward head tilt - change to toilet scene. Game ends when dry heaves cause head shivers.