Solo: A Star Wars Story - 52 Easter Eggs & References Explained

50. The X-Wing Interface

Solo A Star Wars Story X Wing
Lucasfilm

When Han and Qi'ra speed off from Lady Proxima, Ron Howard gives us the briefest of glimpses at the speeder's cockpit, revealing a computer interface that looks incredibly familiar.

This readout resembles the very same, distinctive targeting interface of the X-Wing as originally featured in A New Hope. Quite why both machines would have similar readouts is anyone's guess, but it's a neat little nod all the same.

Star Wars X Wing Interface
Lucasfilm
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