As of February 2019, a small number of 8K backers had received headsets, with production being fulfilled considerably more slowly than the 5K+.
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As of February 2019, none of the accessories has been released, despite stating release date of Q2/Q3/Q4 2018 with low risk. 
 The headset uses the SteamVR positional tracking system (previously ""Lighthouse"") initially developed for the HTC Vive by Valve. This means that existing Vive base stations and controllers will be compatible with the Pimax headset, removing the need for existing Vive users to set up an additional tracking system or buy new controllers. 
 The headset is going to be compatible with SteamVR, making it compatible with a wide range of already existing VR content at launch. It is not a native SteamVR headset, and it requires "PiTool" to be installed along with it. 
 The headset was initially planned to start shipping in January 2018, but was repeatedly delayed due to design tweaks and manufacturing refinements.