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A '''button combo''' is a sequence of buttons that, when pressed in order, results in the unlocking of some hidden feature or the execution of some [[glitches|glitch]] or exploit. In the ''Halo'' community, the term is typically used to refer to quick button sequences in ''[[Halo 2]]'' that result in exploits.
'''"Button Combo"''' is a colloquial term that refers to a series of button combinations for ''[[Halo 2]]'' that allow for special tricks.  
 
==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Typical button combos take advantage of unforeseen attributes of certain actions. Some actions, such as [[melee]]ing, can disrupt animations for firing and reloading [[weapons]], performing melees, etc. By chaining these and other actions, players can perform special tricks, such as automatic [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma Grenade]] sticks and instant close-range kills. Professional players often favor these.
These button combos utilize disruptions of firing and reloading animations, and successful executions lead to special advantageous effects like automatic [[Plasma Grenade]] sticks, instant close-range kills, etc. These are often favored by professional players.
 
However, many players disapprove of such "cheap" exploitations, and [[Bungie]] has declared these combos all as [[cheating]] and therefore [[ban]]worthy:<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=8557363&postRepeater1-p=2#8557767 '''Bungie.net: Halo 2 Forum:''' Why button-glitching isn't cheating:]</ref>
{{Quote|By the letter of the law, button glitching is cheating, and we suggest people to report it via feedback.|Tom Gioconda}}
 
==One-Touch Tricks==
The following is an explanation of how single buttons can be incorporated in button combos. For more information on their normal usage, see [[Halo Xbox controls|Halo Controls]].
===X===
The '''X''' button will reload a weapon, but besides that, it can cancel the timers of animations, such as melee or [[grenade]]s (off-host), enabling you to fire or melee sooner than you would normally.
 
===Y===
The '''Y''' button will switch weapons, directly after which you can throw a new melee (or sword lunge). Besides that, it can also cancel reloading, cancel melee animations, and, when used in a quick double sequence, it can enable you to open fire again sooner after reloading.
 
===B===
The '''B''' button will let you melee, but when used at certain times it can do more; after reloading, for example, you can cancel the reload timer by meleeing and pressing X afterward. The melee's lunge can also be used to swing at your opponent, after which you can snipe someone no-scoped or stick people with a plasma grenade.


===R===
However, [[Bungie]] has declared these combos all as [[cheating]], and many players disapprove of such "cheap" exploitations.
The only function the '''R''' button has is to shoot, but in combination with other buttons, a lot of tricks can be achieved.
:''by the letter of the law, button glitching is cheating, and we suggest people to report it via feedback.'' -- [[Tom Gioconda]]<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=8557363&postRepeater1-p=2#8557767 bungie.net/Forums - Posted: 9/19/2006]</ref>


===L===
==One Touch Tricks==
Besides getting grenades out, you can actually use '''L''' to reload. After you have thrown a grenade, press '''X'''; you will automatically reload, but you can keep shooting while you reload (off-host).
The following is an explanation of how single buttons can be incorporated in button combos. For more information on their normal usage, see [[Halo Controls]].  


===Overheat===
X - The X button will of course simply reload a weapon, but besides that it can cancel the timers of animations such as melee or grenades (off-host) enabling you to fire or melee sooner than you would normally. <br />
Overheated [[plasma]] weapons have extra abilities. After a weapon overheats, it will reset the timers for shooting, meleeing and grenading; this can be used to get quick sessions of double grenades.
Y - The Y button will of course switch a weapon which directly after you can throw a new melee (or sword lunge), but besides that it can also cancel reloading, cancel melee animations and when used in a quick double sequence it can enable you to open fire again sooner after reloading or cancel reloading if you are caught off-guard while reloading. <br />
B - The B button will let you melee, but when used at certain times it can do more, after reloading, for example you can cancel the reload timer by melee-ing and after that pressing X. The melees lunge can also be used to swing at your opponent, after which you can snipe someone no-scoped or stick people with a plasma grenade. <br />
R - The only function the R button has is to shoot, but as you will read below, in combination with other buttons a lot of tricks can be achieved. <br />
L - Besides getting grenades out, you can actually use it to reload. After you have thrown a grenade and press X you will automatically reload, even though you can keep shooting (off-host). <br />
Overheat - Overheated plasma weapons have extra abilities. After a weapon overheats, it will reset the timers for shooting, melee-ing and grenading, this can be used to get quick sessions of double grenades. <br />
{{ButtonCombos}}


==Button Combos in ''Halo 3''==
==Button Combos in Halo 3==
Button combos were never intended to exist. During ''[[Halo 3]]'''s development, [[Bungie]] treated such combos as bugs, and worked hard to eradicate them from the game. Some players, however, discovered a "BXB-style glitch", that allowed them to [[melee]] twice in quick succession.
Though Bungie attempted to excise button combos from Halo 3, as they were never intended to exist within the game, some players had discovered a "BXB-style glitch" that allowed them to melee twice in quick succession.


Bungie quickly discovered this glitch and posted on the February 8, 2008, Weekly Update that they had deleted it from the game. It was fully removed once the first Auto-Update took effect on February 19, 2008.<ref>{{Cite BWU|13233|02/19/2008}}</ref>
Bungie quickly discovered this glitch and posted on the February 8, 2008 weekly update that they had excised it from the game. It was fully removed once the first auto-update took effect on February 19, 2008.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13233</ref>


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