Looks like the newest installment in the Halo franchise will be receiving a sick controller to go along with it. Bungie's Joseph Staten stated that the text on the controller actually provides clues about New Mombasa if Halo fans are up to the task of deciphering it.

At a press event last night, Bungie's Joseph Staten teased that the Halo 3: ODST controller's cryptic text should provide some clues into the mysteries of New Mombasa (if he did his job correctly, he said). Since our ability to decipher Bungie's clues has always left something to be desired (what's a Master Chief?), we thought we'd take some close-ups and ask The Internet to give it a shot.

So, The Internet, tell us: what secrets does this controller hold? We'll scrub through your comments and pluck out the best theories, so grab your magnifying glasses and deerstalker caps and get to work!

McClubbin via joystiq.com »