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| − | The RobCo '''Pip-Boy''' (Personal Information Processor) is an electronic device manufactured by [[RobCo Industries]]. It uses ultra-modern super-deluxe resolution graphics, which coupled with its capability to store large amounts of information and transfer data to and from [[holodisk]]s 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. Some common characteristics that Pip-boys had were Geiger counters, Health status of the user, a radio, a map, a journal, and an inventory list for weapons, armor, and any supplies. |
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| + | The RobCo '''PIP-Boy''' ('''P'''ersonal '''I'''nformation '''P'''rocessor) is an electronic device manufactured by [[RobCo Industries]]. |
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| − | The Pip-Boys were standard equipment issued to all [[Vault-Tec Corporation|Vault-Tec]] [[Vault]]s. Some Vaults received newer models of the device, while others were given older models. |
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| − | The character who shows in images which illustrate all of the characteristics of the [[SPECIAL]] character system ([[perk]]s, [[trait]]s, [[Statistic|stats]] etc.) is often incorrectly called "The Pipboy" (even in ''[[Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel|Fallout Tactics]]''). His correct name is the [[Vault Boy]]. |
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| + | Using ultra-modern, super-deluxe resolution graphics in conjunction with its capability to store and transfer large amounts of information makes it the obvious choice for the wandering explorer, whether it be the out-on-his-own newbie or the all-around survivalist expert. |
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| + | Pip-Boys were standard equipment issued to all [[Vault-Tec Corporation]] [[vault]]s.<ref>[[Fallout 4 loading screens#Vault-Tec Workshop|Vault-Tec Workshop loading screens]]: ''"In the years before the war, RobCo and Vault-Tec forged a powerful corporate alliance. Residents of Vault-Tec's Vaults would each be provided with a RobCo Pip-Boy personal computer, a device which made extensive use of the popular "Vault Boy" mascot."''</ref> To register for such a device, residents would take part in an orientation seminar given by the Vault's Overseer to explain the functions and daily life enhancements provided by the Pip-Boy, along with filling out personal information in the Personal Information Processor Responsibility Form regarding such things as hand dominance, personal preferences, arm circumference, and [[Vault jumpsuit]] measurements.<ref>[[Pip-Boy Operational Instructions]]</ref> Some Vaults received newer models of the device, while others got older versions. The company mascot who shows in images which illustrate all of the characteristics of the [[SPECIAL]] character system ([[perk]]s, [[trait]]s, [[statistic]]s, etc.) is often incorrectly called "Pipboy" (even in ''[[Fallout Tactics]]''). His real name is [[Vault Boy]]. |
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==Variants== |
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===Pip-Boy 1.0=== |
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| − | [[File:Fo4 Concept Pip-Boy Mk4 Build.png|thumb|A photo of the Pip-Boy 1.0]] |
+ | [[File:Fo4 Concept Pip-Boy Mk4 Build.png|thumb|200px|A photo of the Pip-Boy 1.0]] |
{{Gamearticle|FO4|link1=Pip-Boy 1.0}} |
{{Gamearticle|FO4|link1=Pip-Boy 1.0}} |
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| + | The '''Pip-Boy 1.0''' is the earliest known functioning model of the Personal Information Processor. It displayed information on a monochrome screen, but it is unknown what functions it was capable of performing. Although designed to be worn on the arm, it lacked an outer casing to protect its components and was significantly bulkier compared to subsequent Pip-Boy models. |
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| − | The '''Pip-Boy 1.0''' was the very first model of the Pip-Boy personal information processors created by RobCo before the Great War. The device marked the first known attempt by any company to create a wearable portable computer. The only observed unit of the Pip-Boy 1.0 featured a highly cumbersome design with a small screen and no protective outer casing. Due to its crude appearance and a lack of protection for the circuitry, the Pip-boy 1.0 was most likely a mere prototype never meant for distribution to vaults. |
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===Pip-Boy 2000=== |
===Pip-Boy 2000=== |
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+ | [[File:Fallout PIP-Boy 2000.jpg|thumb|200px|A Pip-Boy 2000]] |
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| − | The '''Pip-Boy 2000''' displays information |
+ | The '''Pip-Boy 2000''' displays information on a black, 5" x 3", monochrome screen. It can record sound and video footage for later playback. Using a simple but elegant form of sonar and satellite tracking (where available), this model can 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 Pip-Boy 2000 was worn on the users wrist<ref>[[Vault Dweller's Survival Guide]] p.4–20—4–21: ''"'''ROBCO PIPBOY 2000'''''<br />''To help Vault Dwellers record information (and information is extremely valuable, in fact, it might be the most valuable weapon we have against the end of civilization, so pay attention!), Vault-Tec has selected the RobCo Industries RobCo PIPBoy 2000 as the Personal Information Processor of choice for its Vault Dwellers.''<br />''The RobCo PIPBoy 2000 (hereafter called the PIPBoy), is a handy device that you wear on your wrist. It’s small, especially by today’s standards, and it will store a goodly amount of information for you. And using modern super-deluxe resolution graphics to boot!"''</ref>. These models were, among others, owned by the [[Vault Dweller]] and [[Chosen One]]. A modified model was used by the [[Brotherhood of Steel (East Coast)|Eastern Brotherhood of Steel]]. |
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| − | The original Pip-Boy 2000 was a hand-held device, 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 [[Brotherhood of Steel (Midwest)|Brotherhood of Steel]]. |
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===Pip-Boy 2000 Mark VI=== |
===Pip-Boy 2000 Mark VI=== |
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| + | [[File:F76 PIPBoy 2000.png|thumb|200px|A Pip-Boy 2000 Mk VI]] |
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| + | A developmental version of the Pip-Boy 2000, mounted on the forearm and representing a step forward in the development of more ergonomic versions of RobCo's flagship personal computing product. The Mark VI was given to the [[Resident (Vault 76)|residents]] of Vault 76 who would repopulate [[Appalachia]] 25 years after the [[Great War]]. Unlike previous versions of the Pip-Boy 2000, the Mark VI is without a real-time mapping feature.<ref>In-game, no local maps and the use of the [[Fallout 76 map|Vault-Tec Appalachia paper map]].</ref> But makes up for the lack of mapping with additional features that would be common in future Pip-Boy models like user status tracking, a radio, [[Geiger counter]], an advanced compass that could display notable locations and nearby persons and creatures, lighting functionality for dark areas, and inventory management. Like the 3000 Mark IV, the 2000 Mark VI is capable of playing video game holotapes. |
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===Pip-Boy 3000=== |
===Pip-Boy 3000=== |
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[[File:Pip-Boy 3000.png|thumb|200px|A Pip-Boy 3000]] |
[[File:Pip-Boy 3000.png|thumb|200px|A Pip-Boy 3000]] |
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| + | The 3000 model, like the 2000 model, displays its information on a black, monochrome screen. Like the 2000 model, it is capable of keeping tabs on the users health condition, mapping out areas, and taking and storing notes. Unlike its predecessor though, it also comes with added features, such a built-in radio, [[Geiger counter]] and Pip-Boy light, used to illuminate dark areas.<ref>[[Fallout 4 loading screens]]: ''"Press and hold the Pip-Boy button to turn on its light and illuminate dark areas."''</ref> There are several models of Pip-Boy 3000 that are designated by letter, i.e. Pip-Boy 3000A.<ref>The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"Wally said my Pip-Boy was a piece of junk!"''<br />[[Stanley Armstrong]]: ''"{{Tooltip|Don't you listen to him. The A series may be a bit heavier than the luxury models, but they were built to last.|reassuringly}} Solid as a vault, they are. And I fixed her up myself. Shouldn't need to open her up again for a decade or two."''<br />The Lone Wanderer: ''"It's all right. Seems kind of old, though."''<br />Stanley Armstrong: ''"{{Tooltip|Of course it is. Just like everybody else's. They don't make 'em any more now, do they?|with a laugh at your naivete}} That one I've been saving just for you, though. The A series is a bit heavier than some of the fancier models, but it won't let you down. {{Tooltip|I bet you could drop a bomb on one and it would still work. As a matter of fact, I know you could.|emphasis on "know" in last sentence. He's musing to himself about Pip-Boys He Has Known...}}"''<br />([[CG02Stanley.txt]])</ref> which keep a similar appearance but contain different hardware. The major difference from the 2000 model is its need to be worn as a gauntlet, which seals with a biometric lock<ref>The [[Lone Wanderer]]: ''"I hate it. How do I get it off?"''<br />[[Stanley Armstrong]]: ''"{{Tooltip|Get it off? Why in the world would you want to do that? Your Pip-Boy's the best friend you'll ever have!|he's shocked that you would even think of such a thing}} {{Tooltip|Besides, you can't get it off. Biometric seals et cetera. I could tell you some stories about trying to take 'em off the old folks...|warming to one of his favorite subjects}} {{Tooltip|...ah, well, that's hardly a fit subject for a kid's birthday party.|catching himself before tells a story too shocking for 10 year old ears}} {{Tooltip|Don't worry, you'll get used to it. Pretty soon you'll wonder how you ever got along without it.|reassuringly}}"''<br />([[CG02Stanley.txt]])</ref> the 3000A is locked with bolts and can be removed wholesale, replaced, or temporarily displaced to allow for clothing to pass under it.<ref>[[The Art of Fallout 3]] p. 14: '''Pip-Boy''': The Pip-Boy was one of the first three iconic elements we wanted to nail-down in terms of look and feel, the other two being the Vault suit and Brotherhood of Steel power armor. This was a good exercise in determining the approach we would take with all industrial design in the game; a blend of classic 50's aesthetics with a futuristic twist. This is a delicate balance; swing too far towards the retro and you end up with something campy and unrealistic, but too far with the futurism and you risk a generic look.<br /><br /> |
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| − | The '''Pip-Boy 3000''' abandoned the hand-held design of its predecessor completely, making wrist-mounted designs standard. Several different models of the 3000 were made, each incorporating minor ergonomic and technical changes but maintaining the same general appearance. The Pip-Boy 3000A features a built-in [[Fallout 3 and New Vegas miscellaneous world objects#Electronics|radio]], [[Geiger counter]], flashlight, and a biometric lock that can only be opened by either the user or a skilled technician. |
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| + | After much iteration the design was eventually narrowed down to a basic look. Once Adam's drawings all start looking too similar we know we've honed in on the most likely design. The overall design isn't too over-styled, as this is meant as a tough piece of field equipment. The device clamps on the user's arm, fastened via bolts (which implies that it doesn't come off very often). It prominently features a bulky mini-CRT display, hooded to prevent glare from the hot wasteland sun. There are various buttons and knobs, slightly oversized to facilitate handling with a gloved hand. The grill indicates that the circuitry within can get pretty hot, and proper ventilation is required. Also note the gloved hand with a control-box mounted on the back, it has a large knob and coiled wire connecting with the main unit. That knob is the primary controller for the user to manipulate the on-screen cursor. It's only years later that I realized that we should have put the knobs and control on the right side of the screen as opposed to the left, this would have been considerably more ergonomic. Oh well, ergonomics were never a priority in design for this era.</ref><ref>However, this portrayal is notoriously inconsistent (not to mention illogical), as clothing in ''Fallout 3'' is depicted as fitting under the Pip-Boy, with sleeves coming out on the other sides, while in ''New Vegas'' this issue is not mentioned at all. The [[Courier]] receives [[Mitchell (Goodsprings)|Doc Mitchell]]'s old Pip-Boy and can freely switch between the regular and the [[Pimp-Boy 3 Billion]] version; the 3 Billion also appears loose on the player's arm. [[Ricky]] in ''[[Honest Hearts]]'' wears a Pip-Boy 3000 that he claims to have found, though he doesn't mention the biometric lock though his Pip-Boy is revealed to be broken. Notably, the intro for the Pip-Boy concept art section in ''[[The Art of Fallout 3]]'' says that the 3000 model is fastened with bolts rather than a biometric lock.</ref> |
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| − | The Pip-Boy 3000A was distributed to Vaults in the [[Capital Wasteland|Washington, D.C.]] and [[Mojave Wasteland|Mojave Desert]] areas. |
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| + | In ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', the [[Courier]] is provided a [[Pip-Boy 3000]] by [[Mitchell (Goodsprings)|Doc Mitchell]], a former vault dweller. |
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===Pimp-Boy 3 Billion=== |
===Pimp-Boy 3 Billion=== |
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[[File:Pimp Boy 3000.png|thumb|A "Pimp-Boy 3 Billion"]] |
[[File:Pimp Boy 3000.png|thumb|A "Pimp-Boy 3 Billion"]] |
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| − | A hand-crafted modification of the standard Pip-Boy 3000A, the extravagant |
+ | A hand-crafted modification of the standard Pip-Boy 3000A, the extravagant Pimp-Boy 3 Billion is solid gold and encrusted with diamonds. It can be obtained from [[Mick (Fallout: New Vegas)|Mick]] at [[Mick & Ralph's]] in [[Freeside]] as a reward for [[How Little We Know|persuading]] the [[Omertas]] to return to Mick for their weapon needs. Mick will switch the user's Pip-Boy between the 3000A and the 3 Billion upon request. The [[Wild Wasteland]] trait causes disco music to play each time it is equipped. |
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[[File:Fallout4_E3_PipBoy.png|thumb|200px|right|A Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV]] |
[[File:Fallout4_E3_PipBoy.png|thumb|200px|right|A Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV]] |
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+ | The Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV is the fourth iteration of the Pip-Boy 3000 line and includes a number of design enhancements. The control dials were moved from the left side of the device to the right to improve accessibility and the biometric lock and glove were replaced by a simple latch, allowing for quick and easy removal. The Mark IV also utilized a revamped display interface with animated images and was capable of playing the latest [[Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV minigame|video games]], such as [[Atomic Command]] and [[Red Menace]]. The Mark IV, unlike their predecessors, are able to manually unlock the main vault door entrances. |
The Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV was distributed to vaults near [[Boston]], including [[Vault 75]], [[Vault 81]], [[Vault 95]], [[Vault 111]] and [[Vault 114]]. Vault-Tec staff did not grant Pip-Boys to the residents of Vault 111 due to their placement in cryogenic stasis; the [[Sole Survivor]] of the vault was able to claim a Pip-Boy from the corpse of a long-dead Vault-Tec scientist. |
The Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV was distributed to vaults near [[Boston]], including [[Vault 75]], [[Vault 81]], [[Vault 95]], [[Vault 111]] and [[Vault 114]]. Vault-Tec staff did not grant Pip-Boys to the residents of Vault 111 due to their placement in cryogenic stasis; the [[Sole Survivor]] of the vault was able to claim a Pip-Boy from the corpse of a long-dead Vault-Tec scientist. |
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+ | The PIP-Pad is an experimental tablet-sized version of the Pip-Boy series, mainly for reading text and high-resolution graphics. A cache of these devices was discovered after the [[Great War]] in an old [[RobCo Industries|RobCo]] warehouse by the staff of ''[[The Armageddon Rag]]''. There are some known bugs with the text processor, and users may occasionally see some strange characters. |
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{{Gamearticle|VB|link1=Lil' Pip 3000}} |
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+ | The 'Lil' Pip 3000 provides all of the functionality of the Pip-Boy 2000 Plus, but boasts a greatly reduced size made possible by the use of integrated circuits. Despite its advantages, the Lil' Pip remained less popular than its more durable predecessor. |
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===Super Pip-Boy=== |
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==Notes== |
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* Every NPC in ''Fallout 3'' and ''Fallout: New Vegas'' who wears a Pip-Boy 3000 has it set on the Stats/Status/CND screen. |
* Every NPC in ''Fallout 3'' and ''Fallout: New Vegas'' who wears a Pip-Boy 3000 has it set on the Stats/Status/CND screen. |
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| − | * In the classic Macintosh version of ''Fallout'', the Pip-Boy 2000's menu uses PlainTalk to say "Welcome to the RobCo Pip-Boy 2000 |
+ | * In the classic Macintosh version of ''Fallout'', the Pip-Boy 2000's menu uses PlainTalk to say "Welcome to the RobCo Pip-Boy 2000" upon opening it, as well as reciting the menus you've opened. |
* The Pip-Boy is included as a [[Pip-Boy (Team Fortress 2)|promotional item]] for the Engineer in ''Team Fortress 2''. |
* The Pip-Boy is included as a [[Pip-Boy (Team Fortress 2)|promotional item]] for the Engineer in ''Team Fortress 2''. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | The main characters in ''[[Fallout]]'', ''[[Fallout 2]]'', ''[[Fallout 3]]'', ''[[Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel|Fallout Tactics]]'', ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' and ''[[Fallout |
+ | The main characters in ''[[Fallout]]'', ''[[Fallout 2]]'', ''[[Fallout 3]]'', ''[[Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel|Fallout Tactics]]'', ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', ''[[Fallout 4]]'', and ''[[Fallout 76]]'' are all equipped with different versions of Pip-Boys, the type found in ''Fallout 4'' is known as the Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV, while the model used in ''Fallout 76'' is known as the Pip-Boy 2000 Mark VI. In ''[[Fallout Shelter]]'', dwellers exploring the wasteland are equipped with a Pip-Boy. |
''Van Buren'' characters such as the [[Prisoner]], [[Symm dialogue file|Symm]], other [[Tibbets]] prisoners and Dr. Presper's party ([[Coleridge]], [[Robert Briggs|Briggs]], [[Davidson]] and [[Pierce dialogue file|Pierce]]) were also planned to be equipped with Pip-Boys. |
''Van Buren'' characters such as the [[Prisoner]], [[Symm dialogue file|Symm]], other [[Tibbets]] prisoners and Dr. Presper's party ([[Coleridge]], [[Robert Briggs|Briggs]], [[Davidson]] and [[Pierce dialogue file|Pierce]]) were also planned to be equipped with Pip-Boys. |
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[http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Pip-Boy A Pip-Boy] appears in [[Wikipedia:Valve Corporation|Valve Software]]'s multiplayer FPS ''[[Wikipedia:Team Fortress 2|Team Fortress 2]]'' as a promotional miscellaneous cosmetic item for the [http://www.teamfortress.com/classes.php?class=engineer Engineer] class. When equipped, it will change the Engineer's construction PDA display to a green-and-black display, and adds an image of the Engineer in the style of the Vault Boy art. |
[http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Pip-Boy A Pip-Boy] appears in [[Wikipedia:Valve Corporation|Valve Software]]'s multiplayer FPS ''[[Wikipedia:Team Fortress 2|Team Fortress 2]]'' as a promotional miscellaneous cosmetic item for the [http://www.teamfortress.com/classes.php?class=engineer Engineer] class. When equipped, it will change the Engineer's construction PDA display to a green-and-black display, and adds an image of the Engineer in the style of the Vault Boy art. |
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“The RobCo Pip-Boy is the ultimate in personal computing devices.”— Fallout 4 loading screens
The RobCo PIP-Boy (Personal Information Processor) is an electronic device manufactured by RobCo Industries.
Specifications
Using ultra-modern, super-deluxe resolution graphics in conjunction with its capability to store and transfer large amounts of information makes it the obvious choice for the wandering explorer, whether it be the out-on-his-own newbie or the all-around survivalist expert.
Pip-Boys were standard equipment issued to all Vault-Tec Corporation vaults.[1] To register for such a device, residents would take part in an orientation seminar given by the Vault's Overseer to explain the functions and daily life enhancements provided by the Pip-Boy, along with filling out personal information in the Personal Information Processor Responsibility Form regarding such things as hand dominance, personal preferences, arm circumference, and Vault jumpsuit measurements.[2] Some Vaults received newer models of the device, while others got older versions. The company mascot who shows in images which illustrate all of the characteristics of the SPECIAL character system (perks, traits, statistics, etc.) is often incorrectly called "Pipboy" (even in Fallout Tactics). His real name is Vault Boy.
Variants
Pip-Boy 1.0
A photo of the Pip-Boy 1.0
Gameplay article: Fallout 4
The Pip-Boy 1.0 is the earliest known functioning model of the Personal Information Processor. It displayed information on a monochrome screen, but it is unknown what functions it was capable of performing. Although designed to be worn on the arm, it lacked an outer casing to protect its components and was significantly bulkier compared to subsequent Pip-Boy models.
Pip-Boy 2000
A Pip-Boy 2000
The Pip-Boy 2000 displays information on a black, 5" x 3", monochrome screen. It can record sound and video footage for later playback. Using a simple but elegant form of sonar and satellite tracking (where available), this model can 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 Pip-Boy 2000 was worn on the users wrist[3]. These models were, among others, owned by the Vault Dweller and Chosen One. A modified model was used by the Eastern Brotherhood of Steel.
Pip-Boy 2000 Mark VI
A Pip-Boy 2000 Mk VI
Gameplay article: Fallout 76
A developmental version of the Pip-Boy 2000, mounted on the forearm and representing a step forward in the development of more ergonomic versions of RobCo's flagship personal computing product. The Mark VI was given to the residents of Vault 76 who would repopulate Appalachia 25 years after the Great War. Unlike previous versions of the Pip-Boy 2000, the Mark VI is without a real-time mapping feature.[4] But makes up for the lack of mapping with additional features that would be common in future Pip-Boy models like user status tracking, a radio, Geiger counter, an advanced compass that could display notable locations and nearby persons and creatures, lighting functionality for dark areas, and inventory management. Like the 3000 Mark IV, the 2000 Mark VI is capable of playing video game holotapes.
Pip-Boy 3000
A Pip-Boy 3000
The 3000 model, like the 2000 model, displays its information on a black, monochrome screen. Like the 2000 model, it is capable of keeping tabs on the users health condition, mapping out areas, and taking and storing notes. Unlike its predecessor though, it also comes with added features, such a built-in radio, Geiger counter and Pip-Boy light, used to illuminate dark areas.[5] There are several models of Pip-Boy 3000 that are designated by letter, i.e. Pip-Boy 3000A.[6] which keep a similar appearance but contain different hardware. The major difference from the 2000 model is its need to be worn as a gauntlet, which seals with a biometric lock[7] the 3000A is locked with bolts and can be removed wholesale, replaced, or temporarily displaced to allow for clothing to pass under it.[8][9]
In Fallout: New Vegas, the Courier is provided a Pip-Boy 3000 by Doc Mitchell, a former vault dweller.
Pimp-Boy 3 Billion
A "Pimp-Boy 3 Billion"
Gameplay article: Fallout: New Vegas
A hand-crafted modification of the standard Pip-Boy 3000A, the extravagant Pimp-Boy 3 Billion is solid gold and encrusted with diamonds. It can be obtained from Mick at Mick & Ralph's in Freeside as a reward for persuading the Omertas to return to Mick for their weapon needs. Mick will switch the user's Pip-Boy between the 3000A and the 3 Billion upon request. The Wild Wasteland trait causes disco music to play each time it is equipped.
Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV
A Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV
Gameplay article: Fallout 4
The Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV is the fourth iteration of the Pip-Boy 3000 line and includes a number of design enhancements. The control dials were moved from the left side of the device to the right to improve accessibility and the biometric lock and glove were replaced by a simple latch, allowing for quick and easy removal. The Mark IV also utilized a revamped display interface with animated images and was capable of playing the latest video games, such as Atomic Command and Red Menace. The Mark IV, unlike their predecessors, are able to manually unlock the main vault door entrances.
The Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV was distributed to vaults near Boston, including Vault 75, Vault 81, Vault 95, Vault 111 and Vault 114. Vault-Tec staff did not grant Pip-Boys to the residents of Vault 111 due to their placement in cryogenic stasis; the Sole Survivor of the vault was able to claim a Pip-Boy from the corpse of a long-dead Vault-Tec scientist.
PIP-Pad
A PIP-Pad
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Gameplay article: Project V13
The PIP-Pad is an experimental tablet-sized version of the Pip-Boy series, mainly for reading text and high-resolution graphics. A cache of these devices was discovered after the Great War in an old RobCo warehouse by the staff of The Armageddon Rag. There are some known bugs with the text processor, and users may occasionally see some strange characters.
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Lil' Pip 3000
A Lil' Pip 3000
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Gameplay article: Van Buren
The 'Lil' Pip 3000 provides all of the functionality of the Pip-Boy 2000 Plus, but boasts a greatly reduced size made possible by the use of integrated circuits. Despite its advantages, the Lil' Pip remained less popular than its more durable predecessor.
Super Pip-Boy
Gameplay article: Van Buren
The Super Pip-Boy is a unique Pip-Boy model worn by Victor Presper. It has a built-in health monitor, motion sensor, and a program creation and editing tool.
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Notes
- Every NPC in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas who wears a Pip-Boy 3000 has it set on the Stats/Status/CND screen.
- In the classic Macintosh version of Fallout, the Pip-Boy 2000's menu uses PlainTalk to say "Welcome to the RobCo Pip-Boy 2000" upon opening it, as well as reciting the menus you've opened.
- The Pip-Boy is included as a promotional item for the Engineer in Team Fortress 2.
Appearances
The main characters in Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout Tactics, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 are all equipped with different versions of Pip-Boys, the type found in Fallout 4 is known as the Pip-Boy 3000 Mark IV, while the model used in Fallout 76 is known as the Pip-Boy 2000 Mark VI. In Fallout Shelter, dwellers exploring the wasteland are equipped with a Pip-Boy.
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.
A Pip-Boy appears in Valve Software's multiplayer FPS Team Fortress 2 as a promotional miscellaneous cosmetic item for the Engineer class. When equipped, it will change the Engineer's construction PDA display to a green-and-black display, and adds an image of the Engineer in the style of the Vault Boy art.
Gallery
Fallout 4 Pip-Boy concept art
References
- ↑ Vault-Tec Workshop loading screens: "In the years before the war, RobCo and Vault-Tec forged a powerful corporate alliance. Residents of Vault-Tec's Vaults would each be provided with a RobCo Pip-Boy personal computer, a device which made extensive use of the popular "Vault Boy" mascot."
- ↑ Pip-Boy Operational Instructions
- ↑ Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p.4–20—4–21: "ROBCO PIPBOY 2000
To help Vault Dwellers record information (and information is extremely valuable, in fact, it might be the most valuable weapon we have against the end of civilization, so pay attention!), Vault-Tec has selected the RobCo Industries RobCo PIPBoy 2000 as the Personal Information Processor of choice for its Vault Dwellers.
The RobCo PIPBoy 2000 (hereafter called the PIPBoy), is a handy device that you wear on your wrist. It’s small, especially by today’s standards, and it will store a goodly amount of information for you. And using modern super-deluxe resolution graphics to boot!" - ↑ In-game, no local maps and the use of the Vault-Tec Appalachia paper map.
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screens: "Press and hold the Pip-Boy button to turn on its light and illuminate dark areas."
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "Wally said my Pip-Boy was a piece of junk!"
Stanley Armstrong: "Don't you listen to him. The A series may be a bit heavier than the luxury models, but they were built to last. Solid as a vault, they are. And I fixed her up myself. Shouldn't need to open her up again for a decade or two."
The Lone Wanderer: "It's all right. Seems kind of old, though."
Stanley Armstrong: "Of course it is. Just like everybody else's. They don't make 'em any more now, do they? That one I've been saving just for you, though. The A series is a bit heavier than some of the fancier models, but it won't let you down. I bet you could drop a bomb on one and it would still work. As a matter of fact, I know you could."
(CG02Stanley.txt) - ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "I hate it. How do I get it off?"
Stanley Armstrong: "Get it off? Why in the world would you want to do that? Your Pip-Boy's the best friend you'll ever have! Besides, you can't get it off. Biometric seals et cetera. I could tell you some stories about trying to take 'em off the old folks... ...ah, well, that's hardly a fit subject for a kid's birthday party. Don't worry, you'll get used to it. Pretty soon you'll wonder how you ever got along without it."
(CG02Stanley.txt) - ↑ The Art of Fallout 3 p. 14: Pip-Boy: The Pip-Boy was one of the first three iconic elements we wanted to nail-down in terms of look and feel, the other two being the Vault suit and Brotherhood of Steel power armor. This was a good exercise in determining the approach we would take with all industrial design in the game; a blend of classic 50's aesthetics with a futuristic twist. This is a delicate balance; swing too far towards the retro and you end up with something campy and unrealistic, but too far with the futurism and you risk a generic look.
After much iteration the design was eventually narrowed down to a basic look. Once Adam's drawings all start looking too similar we know we've honed in on the most likely design. The overall design isn't too over-styled, as this is meant as a tough piece of field equipment. The device clamps on the user's arm, fastened via bolts (which implies that it doesn't come off very often). It prominently features a bulky mini-CRT display, hooded to prevent glare from the hot wasteland sun. There are various buttons and knobs, slightly oversized to facilitate handling with a gloved hand. The grill indicates that the circuitry within can get pretty hot, and proper ventilation is required. Also note the gloved hand with a control-box mounted on the back, it has a large knob and coiled wire connecting with the main unit. That knob is the primary controller for the user to manipulate the on-screen cursor. It's only years later that I realized that we should have put the knobs and control on the right side of the screen as opposed to the left, this would have been considerably more ergonomic. Oh well, ergonomics were never a priority in design for this era. - ↑ However, this portrayal is notoriously inconsistent (not to mention illogical), as clothing in Fallout 3 is depicted as fitting under the Pip-Boy, with sleeves coming out on the other sides, while in New Vegas this issue is not mentioned at all. The Courier receives Doc Mitchell's old Pip-Boy and can freely switch between the regular and the Pimp-Boy 3 Billion version; the 3 Billion also appears loose on the player's arm. Ricky in Honest Hearts wears a Pip-Boy 3000 that he claims to have found, though he doesn't mention the biometric lock though his Pip-Boy is revealed to be broken. Notably, the intro for the Pip-Boy concept art section in The Art of Fallout 3 says that the 3000 model is fastened with bolts rather than a biometric lock.
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