The X-Ray Scope is an item found in Super Metroid. It allows Samus Aran to see hidden passages and reveal destructible blocks, a similar function to the Power Bombs used in Metroid Fusion and Metroid: Zero Mission. It is found in Brinstar. Note that the Scope will initially "freeze time", making all present movement halt. However, any Countdown timers and game timers will continue running as the Scope is in effect.
Official data
Super Metroid manual
"This item allows you to see hidden passages."
Super Metroid Nintendo Player's Guide
"The X-Ray beam eminates from the visor."
Glitch
There is a glitch which allows Samus to make 'clones'. First, she must have the item before the X-Ray Scope is equipped (usually the Power Bombs or the Grapple Beam). Then, using the Speed Booster, Samus must run until she starts to glow and then clones of Samus will appear behind her. Once that happens, she can switch to the X-Ray Scope and the sprites behind Samus will follow her every movement until she lets go of the button.
Trivia
- In the Super Metroid manga story Peeping, Samus accidentally sees two Etecoons engaging in foreplay using the X-Ray Scope.
- The X-Ray Scope is the precursor to the X-Ray Visor of the Prime Series. Chronologically, however, the X-Ray Visors were the first to be acquired by Samus.
- The X-Ray Scope is one of three items to not be used in Metroid: Other M, the other two being the Spazer Beam and High Jump Boots.
Gallery
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| Combat Visor | Scan Visor | Thermal Visor | X-Ray Visor Dark Visor | Echo Visor | Command Visor Hacker Mode | X-Ray Scope | Search View |