>>325886890
Skip the official cable: Either buy a knockoff cable off Amazon for cheap or if you have good WiFi use virtual desktop. Same with the elite strap, it's been known to crack so just get a knockoff or strap a power bank to the back of the default strap.
I agree with this anon >>325887991
Index is notorious for hardware failures so having a backup headset is a good idea, plus the Q2 has it's own unique features. Not to mention potentially saving 1k+ if you don't like VR enough to justify the Index