Xbox Series X gamers just realising their console hides a hidden message
Topics: Xbox, Xbox Series X, Microsoft, Halo, Halo Infinite
Featured Image Credit: Microsoft, NBC
Topics: Xbox, Xbox Series X, Microsoft, Halo, Halo Infinite
You know, sometimes I hear of people “discovering” stuff on their consoles and my eyes start rolling into the back of my head, because most of these little secrets are all public knowledge at this point.
But this one? This one is news to me, because I had no idea the Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console was hiding something like this in plain sight.
As noticed by user BemaJinn over on the r/Xbox subreddit, the special edition of Microsoft’s Xbox Series X “has a hidden symbol only viewable under UV light”.
“Found out when I was idly shining a UV pen around my desk (don't ask why)...” they stated in the thread. “I don't recognise the symbol though, anyone have any ideas?”
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As others in the thread pointed out, the symbol is actually supposed to be Installation 07 - better known as the Zeta Halo.
Oh no, I just realised I have to explain Halo lore now. I am gonna get so cooked in the comment section.
Zeta Halo is one of the seven rings that make up the Halo Array, a series of superweapons that were built by the Forerunners in a bid to combat the Flood.
What’s special about this specific ring in the Halo Array is its relevance to the plot of Halo Infinite, as Master Chief spends a good portion of the game battling the Banished on Zeta Halo.
I read through like twenty pages of the Halopedia just to make sure that was all correct, hope you’re happy.
All in all though, pretty cool little easter egg. Almost makes me want to buy one of these limited-edition Xbox Series X consoles.
I say “almost” because, well, good luck getting this for anything under £1,000 at this point. This bad boy came out in 2021, you can only get this second hand - and clearly most folks don’t want to part with it on the cheap.