With the launch of the Xbox Series S here, many in the gaming community are eager to get their hands on the next-gen system that has been teased for the better part of several months. After getting their hand on the new console, one user has uncovered a small Easter Egg based on one of Microsoft's most popular franchises engraved on the PSU of the Xbox Series S.
For many in the gaming industry and community, the Series S has been quite a large question mark. With Phil Spencer confirming that game development on the Xbox Series S is going to be much more difficult, the console still has the capacity to play all of the next-gen titles available on the Series X, including Halo Infinite once it releases.
On the topic of Halo, one fan actually discovered a Halo-themed Easter Egg engraved on the internal power supply and posted a picture of it on Reddit. Master Chief's helmet, or possibly just a Spartan helmet, is engraved on the Series S's PSU. No one else has found a similar engraving on the PSU of the Xbox Series X, but it is interesting how the manufacturer's of the console thought to include this little detail.
Considering that Halo has been one of Xbox's flagship games since the early 2000s and has been an important part of Xbox's history, it would make sense for the company to have some sort of emblem signifying the series' importance and influence on both Microsoft and the gaming industry as a whole.
Despite Halo Infinite's delay, the game still remains an important boon to Microsoft's next generation of consoles. With the promise of returning the franchise to its roots, Halo Infinite is an important reason for many members of the gaming community to even purchase an Xbox Series X|S.
It will be interesting to see how the gaming community receives both Halo Infinite and the Xbox Series S. It's nice that the console features small little details such as this, and perhaps there are other hidden details featured within both the Series X and S. After all, the PS5 features a textured pattern comprised of the PlayStation's various button symbols. In fact, one fan actually found the symbols within the lining of a PS5 Pulse Headset.
The Xbox Series S is set to launch on November 10th, 2020.