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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 [[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. | 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. | ||
== 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 [[Plasma Grenade]] sticks and [[Instant Death|instant close-range kills]]. Professional players often favor these. | 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 [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma Grenade]] sticks and [[Instant Death|instant close-range kills]]. Professional players often favor these. | ||
However, many players disapprove of such "cheap" exploitations, and [[Bungie]] has declared these combos all as [[cheating]] and therefore [[ban]]worthy:<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=8557363&postRepeater1-p=2#8557767 '''Bungie.net: Halo 2 Forum:''' Why button-glitching isn't cheating:]</ref> | However, many players disapprove of such "cheap" exploitations, and [[Bungie]] has declared these combos all as [[cheating]] and therefore [[ban]]worthy:<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=8557363&postRepeater1-p=2#8557767 '''Bungie.net: Halo 2 Forum:''' Why button-glitching isn't cheating:]</ref> | ||
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== One-Touch Tricks == | == 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 Controls]]. | 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 === | === X === | ||
The '''X''' button will reload a weapon, but besides that, it can cancel the timers of animations, such as melee or [[ | 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 === | === Y === | ||