I'm still left wondering if SW:BF was meant as a sort-of paid for test bed.

I totally agree the Starfighters (main reason I bought the game, also being starved of X-Wing action) was truly woeful, and poorly executed (STARS. THE CLUE IS IN THE NAME).....but given that disappointment can be spun into 'but now we've done it right, arfle arfle BUY OUR STUFFS, which I totes wouldn't put past EA....

I've pre-ordered the headset. If it turns out to be a gimmick, it turns out to be a gimmick. Won't know until I've tried, and I can still sell it on if I winds up largely 'meh'