Fallout 4: Pip-Boy Edition - PlayStation 4

I've never been a big fan of Fallout so I wasn't planning on buying it at all, however when I walked into Best Buy and saw a pip boy edition I saw $$ waiting to be made. But after I played it I realized that I had to keep it, gameplay is great, graphics aren't mind blowing but definitely solid and smooth. And to get a steelbook, a cool case and a semi working pip boy (smart phone needed to make it fully working) $120 is a great deal and if you don't like it you can still profit heavily by selling it

The Pip-Boy edition comes with a very neat Vault 111 container that houses all of the elements in a tightly packed, padded foam space so that nothing rattles around when shipping (which I appreciated). When you open the pip-boy case, you'll find the game (in a VERY nice titanium case) and a sort of instruction manual themed to the game's environment, which I thought was pretty nifty and creative. It tells you how to set up your pip-boy and how to place a mobile device inside of it, since you'll need to install the pip-boy app on your phone for the pip-boy to "function." Even if you don't have a phone to use it with, it still looks great with the pre-placed plastic card that represents the interface screen (see picture) if you want to use it just for display purposes. It comes with a pre-installed coin cell battery that you can access relatively easily, but those batteries are intended to last quite a long time so replacing it shouldn't be much of an issue. This edition also comes with a very nice display stand, so that you can have your pip-boy out for everyone to see when you are not using it. As for the pip-boy itself, if you don't appreciate replica models or aren't a Fallout fan, you might not be impressed with its construction since it is made out of plastic. However, as someone who has dabbled in the process of recreating props and tried to make a pip-boy from scratch, this is an excellent product with lots of nice details that include functioning knobs, accurate aesthetic, and a couple of buttons that light up when turned on. Plastic is the most realistic choice as far as materials go, otherwise the price for this pip-boy would have skyrocketed and it would weigh a ton if you tried to strap it to your wrist. When you put it on, there is an adjustable strap on the inside to secure it to your arm, and then the pip-boy latches closed on the outside (the outside latch is not adjustable, so it's really a one-size-fits-all type of deal. I have small wrists, so it never feels snug and secure but the adjustable strap does help). Ultimately, this is everything I expected it to be when I first pre-ordered it, and I am exceedingly happy with its construction and the way that everything was packaged inside the Vault 111 container. I would recommend it to any fallout fan or anyone who enjoys collecting little gizmos and gadgets from their various interests. It's a fun little gadget, and it's amazing to see something from one of my favorite games exist in the real world.

Fallout 4 provides such a great gaming experience. It's world and gameplay are so immersive and fun expect not to put the controller down! The pip boy edition is awesome for long time fans like myself. It is really well made and you can wear it!

Fallout is one of my favorite games of all time! I usually don't buy collectors editions but in the case of getting my very own pip-boy how could I say no? everything about the product from the packaging to the steelbook to the actual pip boy felt premium! If you can snag on of these guys and are a fallout out fan I would say do it!

Ordered mine last week for store pickup and picked it up yesterday! Awesome game that I'm sure will get as much time put in as Skyrim. The Pipboy edition is a great bonus and at GCU price of less than $100, it's a great price! Christmas came early this year!

The game's story definitely had me hooked from the get go. As for the review of this Pip-Boy edition, I'd say that you can easily just get a workout band for you arm and it will do the same trick. Construction of Pip-Boy is made from cheap plastic, many of the buttons are non-functional and should not be pressed in( I found out the hard way). Clasp of the Pip-boy is definitely not secure. I"d say I have an average size wrist clasp comes undone just trying to put it back inside the Collectors box. All the functionality comes from the wifi/cellular touch screen device you add to the peripheral. Game is great can say anything bad about it.

The pip-boy edition of Fallout 4 was probably the most hyped video game related product this year, even if due in part to slight misunderstanding. When it comes down to it, the pipboy itself is simply a gimmick. The model has no electronics save from an "on" light, and serves only as a model/cheap toy. HOWEVER, it is amazing to use if you have the right phone and app, and after having it for a couple weeks, I can honestly say it was well worth the money I paid (only $90, but still). I guess the takeaway from this review is to get the Best Buy Gamers Club membership, or to remember to use a friend's to get serious discounts on future video game gimmicks such as this :-)

The game is wicked fun with plenty of things to do. Also, it loads quickly (unlike GTA V)and that's worth 2 stars on its own. The pip-boy...it's pretty sweet, really. I'm a fairly large mammal and it still fits my wrist. Fit and finish is pretty decent and the latch holds tight. Remember; this IS a platic toy. It won't stand up to a real apocalypse, but works well in your den. The only drawback for some will be that most of the largest phones will not fit inside. My Samsung Galaxy S4 is about as big as you can go. I would definitely check online to see if your phone will fit.