Fallout 4: Pip-Boy Edition - Xbox One

I have been a fan of the Fallout gaming series from the get go. As a game collector for years I had to have the pip boy edition to add to my vault of gaming goodies. Well, I needed two of course, one to open and one to keep (it's sick, I know, but I can't stop). The Fallout 4 Pip Boy arrived and I cheered and gasped as I held the Vault 111 deployment box in my hands. It felt nice and sturdy, the weight let me know it was filled with goodies and I couldn't wait to see inside. Two clips on the sides open the box up and there it all is. The steel book is really nice, it looks tasty parked up next to my other Fallout titles. I like the look a steel book adds to a gaming collection. The Poster is really nice and honestly it will live forever folded inside the steel book. The pip-boy guide is a good informative and comical read. I am always smiling when I see the happy little Vault Boy demonstrating the ins and outs of the fun to come during gameplay. Anyway, I love love love my pip boy! Yes, there is an app (that works flawlessly btw) that you can load on your smartphone and then place your phone inside the pip boy and actually wear it. I have tried the app, but have not used it inside the pip boy while gaming. To me it's just an awesome novelty. I often times become very animated during gameplay and can only imagine the damage I could cause to myself and all nearby if I was wearing this juicy bit on my appendage. So on my shelf it all sits and I am happy to have it.

I'm only reviewing the pip-boy part of this package... the game itself you probably already know about. Overall, I love the Pip-Boy that came with this game. It is bulkier than you would expect, but when holding a controller rested on your lap it works really well. The authenticity of the cell phone fitting in the case and looking like a pip-boy from the game is fantastic. I used my old HTC One (M7) and it fits it pretty darn good with minimal work to get it to fit. The app can of course be used without the Pip-Boy but there's a lot of novelty value in wearing it when you play. It's not something I will do every time I turn on Fallout 4, but it's fun enough that I'll keep coming back. The ONE drawback is that my phone got reallllly hot in the case. I would recommend you use an old phone that you don't care if it has some issues because it would be a bummer to mess up a phone overheating. Other than that it's a fun novelty.

First off, the game is awesome and it comes in a steel case. There are some collectors maps and posters which are nice with great quality. The vault case that everything comes in is INCREDIBLE and my favorite part of the whole collector's items!!! Where it loses 1 star is the PIPBOY accessory itself. It looks extremely cool, and is supposed to use your phone as a second screen. The fit isn't perfect but after quite a bit, you can finally get it to fit. However, taking it in and out is a pain. It also doesn't fit well on my arm. Because of this, it is easier to just use a tablet for the second screen. If you only want to display it, then you will love it because it comes with a display stand as well. But if yuou want to actually use it, I'd pass on this.

Having been previously disappointed with theFallout New Vegas 'collectors' edition, when I saw this one had a wearable pip boy, I was stoked. THIS EDITION DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The box is BIG and the Pip-Boy is accurate to scale the one used in the game, plus it's Fallout 4. I've been playing this game non-stop and while it can be overwhelming from the sheer amount of stuff you can do, it's truly an experience to behold. The pip boy accessory is a welcome bonus. Once you get the app and find the right foam ring for your phone, once the unit is closed it's spot on. You can swipe through your inventory, maps, radio stations on your arm and the in-game action happens almost immediately. Truly an impressive set released by Bethesda.

Best Buy saved the day by having Fallout 4 in stock! This game is already sold out on Amazon and is going to sell out quickly, don't be left out. Order yours from Best Buy while you can! I also added the Best Buy Gamers Club Unlocked for 2 years $30. Because I purchased the Gamers Club it discounted Fallout 4 PIPboy to $95, not to mention I got free shipping. What a great day!! This purchase was made at 11:30am Eastern time. Not sure if the Gamers Club deal is still available.

In a time when I thought all was lost, Best Buy came to my aid. After looking around on various sites this morning trying to find someone who was still taking pre-orders, Best Buy prevailed in my search. The lesson to be learned is that when one of the most anticipated games are announced at the world's largest gaming expo, it's best to pre-order the day of. (Amazon and Gamestop are sold out)

Being from Boston, I can't wait to wander throughout the city and out of the city. This game in every way, shape and form is going to be amazing. There's a desire to play this game, as you can see from the quick sell out of the Pip-Boy Editions at 120.00 dollars a whack. If you were lucky enough to pre-order a Pip-Boy, kudos to you (I'm one of those lucky people). If you have never played a Fallout game before, never to late to start with Fallout 4!

Originally wanted it for the ps4 but it was sold out. The pip boy is cool if you have an iphone or a smaller android phone. I have a Galaxy Note 4 so I was not able to utilize the pip boy as intended. I had to use my friends iphone to use it. In reality is it worth the money? Not really, unless you are a fallout fan, which I am. The pip boy is just a plastic looking case which you wear on your wrist. The game is awesome though very fun.