Bethesda’s $300 Pip-Boy 3000 replica can measure (harmless) radiation
Bethesda has officially launched preorders for an intricately designed wearable replica of the iconic Pip-Boy 3000, a beloved accessory featured prominently in the Fallout franchise, particularly in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. Priced at $299.99, this highly detailed replica is expected to ship as early as June 2026, though fans hoping to showcase it during the premiere of Amazon’s Fallout series on December 17, 2025, will be disappointed as it won’t arrive in time. This new version of the Pip-Boy 3000 is the result of a collaboration with The Wand Company, known for their expertise in creating functional replicas, and is designed using 3D models sourced directly from the games, ensuring a high level of accuracy.
Unlike a previous iteration bundled with the collector’s edition of Fallout 4, which required a smartphone to function, this Pip-Boy 3000 features its own 4-inch LCD display. The screen allows users to toggle between the classic green user interface of Fallout 3 and the yellowish tones of New Vegas, replicating “almost all of the in-game content” from both titles. Players can navigate through hundreds of menus using scroll wheels and dials, and even enjoy a playable version of the Atomic Command minigame. The display is designed to mimic a vintage cathode-ray tube, complete with glitch effects that can be temporarily resolved by a gentle tap, thanks to an integrated accelerometer.
The replica’s construction is robust, featuring a front casing made from die-cast metal and an injection-moulded plastic body, complemented by a memory foam cuff that can be adjusted with an included spacer for comfort. Additional features enhance its functionality, including a flashlight, a headphone jack, and an alarm clock mode that works in conjunction with a display stand. A unique aspect of this Pip-Boy is its radiation detector, which, rather than measuring real-world nuclear fallout, detects FM radio broadcast radiation, complete with visual meters and the sounds of a Geiger counter. This attention to detail not only caters to collectors but also immerses fans further into the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout, making the Pip-Boy 3000 a must-have for enthusiasts of the series.
The replica is now available for preorder and expected to ship as soon as June 2026. | Image: Bethesda
Bethesda is now selling a
highly-detailed wearable replica of the Pip-Boy 3000
from
Fallout 3
and
Fallout: New Vegas.
It was designed using the 3D models of the accessory in the games to make it as accurate as possible, and is available for preorder now for $299.99, with shipping expected to start as early as June 2026. Sadly, it won’t arrive in time for the
season two
premiere of Amazon’s
Fallout
series that starts on December 17th, 2025.
It’s not the first time Bethesda has offered a replica of the chunky wrist-worn computer, but an
earlier version
,
bundled with a collector’s edition of
Fallout 4
, relied on a smartphone and an app to replicate its in-game functionality. Created in collaboration with The Wand Company — which has a solid track record for creating detailed and mostly functional replicas like
Poké Balls
and
Star Trek
Communicators
— the new Pip-Boy 3000 has its own 4-inch LCD display.
The Pip-Boy 3000’s screen can be toggled between the classic green UI seen in
Fallout 3
or the yellowish interface used in
New Vegas
. Bethesda says “almost all of the in-game content” accessible in both titles has been replicated including hundreds of menus that can be navigated with scroll wheels and dials, and you’ll even find a playable version of the
Atomic Command
minigame. The screen simulates the appearance of a vintage cathode-ray tube display with glitches and flickering effects that can be temporarily fixed by hitting the device, thanks to an accelerometer.
The replica’s front casing is made from die-cast metal while the body is injection-moulded plastic with a memory foam cuff that can be enlarged using an included spacer. Other functionality includes a flashlight, a headphone jack, an alarm clock mode that can be used alongside an included display stand, and a functional radiation detector. However, instead of measuring the dangerous fallout from a nuclear blast, the replica Pip-Boy 3000 measures the radiation of FM radio broadcasts using on-screen meters and the simulated sounds of a geiger counter.
