Lol, been going through almost this exact same process myself. I’ve had an 8k+ with one Base Station 2.0 for quite some time, which has been awesome.
However, after recently acquiring a Quest 2, I’m now convinced I need controllers for my 8k+. And so the adventure begins…
The general consensus is that the best solution is a pair of 2.0 Base Stations (not cheap) and Index Controllers (also not cheap, and also not sold in Australia, lucky me). And once you do the numbers, you realize that the same amount of money could buy you at least TWO Quest 2s. Maybe three. The only other real option is a pair of 1.0 Base Stations and Vive Wands, which is only marginally cheaper.
As for Sword Controllers of some variety… they were promised with enthusiasm and due about 2 years ago, and whilst the enthusiasm and promises are still there, the controllers aren’t. I wouldn’t hold your breath.
As for me, I tried reaching out to Pimax to see if they could sell me Index Controllers (thought they might help out, given I’d spent over AUD$2000 with them for the headset and base station), but they wouldn’t. Apparently they’re not allowed to sell them separately.
I’ve eventually ordered some second hand Index controllers from the US for an almost reasonable price, and coughed up for another base station 2.0.
I love my Pimax and the big FOV, but have to say that for about one sixth the price, the Quest 2 has me frowning at the Pimax a bit. It’s cheap as chips, wireless, comes with controllers and great inside out tracking, highly polillished software environment, and the clarity is almost on par with the Pimax (yep, I kid you not), and sans eye strain. Oh, and it has plenty of grunt for standalone (no PC needed) games.
I do love the Pimax’s big FOV though, and super smoothing is a godsend, and with a Vive DAS and counterweight it’s super comfortable. But, yeah, the Quest2 is a wake up call to all other headset providers I think. That said, I still have my Index controllers and extra base station on the way.
Sorry for drifting off topic a little.