Pip-Boy

The RobCo Pip-Boy (PIP stands for Personal Information Processor) is an electronic device manufactured by RobCo Industries, using ultra-modern super-deluxe resolution graphics, which coupled with its capability to store large amounts of information and transfer data to and from holodisks and from data tubes make it the obvious choice for the wandering explorer, the out-on-his-own newbie or the all-around survivalist expert.

The Pip-Boys were standard equipment issued to all Vault-Tec Vaults. Some Vaults received newer models of the device, while others got older versions.

The character who shows in images which illustrate all of the characteristics of the SPECIAL character system (Perks, Traits, Stats etc.) is often incorrectly called Pipboy (even in Fallout Tactics). His real name is Vault Boy.

Pip-Boy 2000


It displays information in bright green on its black 5" x 3" screen. It can record sound and video footage for later playback. It uses a simple but elegant form of sonar and satellite tracking (where available, which is far from everywhere in the post-apocalyptic world) to map out areas where its user travels. Though input is slow, a user can also hand-enter and edit text messages on their Pip Boy 2000s. The original Pip-Boy 2000 was a hand-held device (similar to modern PDA devices), though some very cumbersome models were made to be worn on the arm. These models were unofficially called Pip-Boy 2000 Plus, and were, among others, owned by the Vault Dweller and Chosen One. A modified model was used by the Midwestern Brotherhood of Steel.

Pip-Boy 3000


The 3000 model has a built-in radio and Geiger Counter. According to Stanley in Fallout 3, there are several models of Pip-Boy 3000, each a bit different. The Pip-Boy 3000 features a biometric lock that can only be opened by either the user or a skilled technician.

The Pip-Boy 3000 also features a light that illuminates the area around the user, allowing them to see better in the dark.

In Fallout: New Vegas, the PC is provided a Pip-Boy 3000 by Mitchell.

PimpBoy 3 Billion
A modification of the standard Pip Boy 3000, this extravagant solid gold model is encrusted with diamonds, and makes the perfect accessory for saving the world, frightening children or lording over the poor. It can be obtained from Mick (Fallout New Vegas) of Mick and Ralph's in Freeside, after you complete the Omertas quests and get them to buy weapons from Mick once more. This is his reward to you, but he will switch between the two for you at any time you wish, you simply have to speak to him. Note: There is a chance this is obtainable only with the "Wild Wasteland" trait selected at the beginning of the game.

Lil' Pip 3000


A miniature version of the 3000 series exists, called the Lil' Pip 3000. It was to be featured in Van Buren.

Super PIP Boy
A variant of the Pip-Boy with a built-in health monitor, motion sensor, and a unique program creating and editing tool. Worn by Victor Presper.

Appearances
The main characters in Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout Tactics and Fallout: New Vegas are all equipped with Pip-Boys.

Van Buren characters such as the Prisoner, Symm, other Tibbets prisoners and Dr. Presper's party (Coleridge, Briggs, Davidson and Pierce) were also planned to be equipped with Pip-Boys.

Pip-Boy