TrackIR 6 release date, the future of head tracking?
- James Allen
- 29 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Rumors have been circulating about the 6th iteration of TrackIR, and the truth is...
it will never exist! Why the TrackIR 6 Will Never Be Made — And Why That’s a Good Thing.
For over a decade, the name “TrackIR” has dominated the head tracking market for PC games and simulators. But let’s be honest: TrackIR is a relic of another era. And the long-promised, long-absent “TrackIR 6”? It’s not coming. Not because it’s difficult to make — but because the TrackIR brand doesn’t need to innovate to make money. It's a stagnant cash cow, and it's holding the industry back.
The truth is, TrackIR hasn’t meaningfully updated its product in years. The core technology — infrared point tracking using a rigid plastic clip and reflective dots — is fundamentally the same as it was in the early 2000s. In a time where AI is transforming how we interact with games, media, and devices, TrackIR is still stuck in the past.
Let’s talk about clips. Clunky. Fragile. Wired. Dependent on precise lighting conditions. It’s 2025, and people are still expected to strap plastic rods to their heads like it’s 2005. These systems offer zero flexibility, minimal compatibility with modern setups, and a user experience that hasn’t aged well.
Meanwhile, head tracking has moved on.
AI Head Tracking Is the Future — And It's Already Here
The TrackHat Sensor V2 represents what head tracking should be: simple, wireless, accurate, and smart. Powered by AI, it doesn’t rely on reflectors or rigid positioning. It understands where your head is using modern computer vision — no clips, no calibration, no hassle.
It works out of the box with hundreds of games. It doesn't require any special lighting conditions or fragile equipment. And it does all of this with zero setup time and no external software dependencies beyond your preferred tracker.
Why No TrackIR 6? Because They Don't Need It
Let’s be real. TrackIR’s business model doesn’t rely on innovation — it relies on inertia. They’ve cornered the niche, kept prices sky-high, and banked on the fact that no one would challenge them.
That ends now.
TrackIR was a groundbreaker, but the times have changed. With AI-based head tracking like the TrackHat Sensor V2, the need for TrackIR — and for clip-based IR tracking in general — is gone. The future belongs to smarter solutions, not stagnant legacies. So no, TrackIR 6 isn’t coming. But that’s not bad news...
