10 Powerful Video Game Weapons You Had ONE CHANCE To Obtain

8. The HyperChip - Mega Man X3

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In Mega Man X3, the titular robot can enhance his powers by picking up Heart Tanks, Sub Tanks, and Armour Upgrades. On top of that, there are four pink Capsules, that boost X's abilities further.

But there's a catch.

Once the Blue Bomber accepts an upgrade from one pink capsule, the other three disappear. This is a pity, since it would've been awesome if X could accept all four power-ups.

Thankfully, there is a way, but only if X deliberately avoids the pink capsules.

To do so, acquire every item in the game and head to the final stage.

After defeating the first mini-boss, drop down the first pit and press into the left wall. If you avoid all enhancements, there's another secretive pink capsule, which endows X with the Hyper Chip.

Not only does this upgrade makes X's charged blast much wider, but it lets him regenerate health, receive half-damage from enemies, use less weapon energy, and perform a double air-dash.

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