Welcome to the first edition of the TrackIR newsletter for 2007. This issue officially announces the TrackClip PRO, including new color availability. Read on for links to download demos of the latest TrackIR Enhanced games and learn more about what is going on in the TrackIR community.

TrackClip PRO has been launched!
In cooperation with Creative Labs, NaturalPoint is proud to announce the TrackClip PRO, a revolutionary motion tracking accessory providing unprecedented view control in PC games. The featherweight TrackClip PRO simply clips on to Creative Labs and other popular over-the-ear headsets, to deliver a seamless tracking solution. Learn more >>

But you don't have to take our word for it... what are the reviewers saying?

"If you're serious about simming, this is seriously essential gear. For me, simming without a TrackIR would be like trying to go back to flying with a keyboard instead of a HOTAS. I simply cannot, will not, do it."
—Tom "20mm" Hayden, SimHQ

"Since I'm always using my beloved 5.1 headphone set when playing games, I was one of those people who was struggling with the Hat, the Vector Clip and the headset. All of my problems were solved with the TrackClip PRO."
—Joeri "Sloeri" Blootacker, BeRacing

"I would absolutely recommend this product to anybody interested in Flight Simulator."
—Jeff Shyluk, AVSIM Online

Check out the Reviews page for all the latest TrackIR related reviews.

New TrackClip PRO Colors
The TrackClip PRO is available in three stylish colors with a new high luster plastic. Colors now include Red, White and the standard Black. Learn more >>


New Video: TrackIR Explained

NaturalPoint's Warren Blyth demonstrates and explains the optical tracking technology that is now being used to enhance control in flight, racing, and FPS games and hints at what's coming next. Watch video at YouTube now >>

Visit Warren and the NaturalPoint team at GDC 2007 in San Francisco, booth 654 WH. Learn more about TrackIR events >>


New Game Demos Available

ArmA: Armed Assault
A multiplayer demo was released over the holidays for ArmA, so you can now easily check out the future of TrackIR usage in FPS (along with the game's flight and ground vehicles). Atari has been announced as the official publisher in North America, with a May release planned, and name change to ArmA: Combat Operations. Check out this YouTube video of the new TrackClip PRO being used in Armed Assault. The video was created by dslyecxi.com. Learn more and download demo >>

Superkarting
This demo for the Nvidia Competition 2007 uses the DarkBasicPro plug-in. It can be downloaded at no cost and requires DirectX 9. Learn more >>

Featured Games

Evochron Alliance 2.0
Explore a newly discovered region of space and be a top ace in SW3DG's Evochron Alliance 2.0, the newly updated freeform 3D space combat, trading, and mercenary simulation. With 3DOF TrackIR support you can easily keep your bearings, and an eye on the ships swirling around you, in the midst of intense interstellar fire fights. Download the demo today! Learn more >>

First Eagles: The Great Air War 1918
First Eagles is an air-combat game for PC that aims to recreate the romance, adventure, and excitement of engaging in great air battles over the trenches of France during the First World War. It is the most recent release from Third Wire Productions. First Eagles is the first game in a series of titles from Third Wire covering WWI. Learn more >>


Sponsored TrackIR Community Events
Please take a second to check out our current sponsored event listings including Flight Competitions/Leagues, Racing Competitions/Leagues, and LAN Parties. Check back often for updates! Learn more >>


Official Launch of New OptiTrack Camera
NaturalPoint's line of optical motion capture solutions, OptiTrack, recently launched a new camera and accessory line. The OptiTrack FLEX:C120 system offers new levels of precision, performance and practicality for a wide variety of motion capture applications. The FLEX:C120 camera is an integrated image capture and processing unit. NaturalPoint will also be adding several exciting products to the OptiTrack lineup for 2007. Learn more and purchase OptiTrack products at www.optitrack.com.

Best wishes to everyone in 2007.

Kevin Fox
NaturalPoint Inc.
888.865.5535
Fax: 541.753.6689
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