White Axl

The White Armor is a special armor for Axl in Mega Man X8, that upgrades his abilities as follows:
 * Continous hovering while firing.
 * His ground dash is longer.
 * Allows Axl to remain transformed for an unlimited amount time.

Unlocking
This armor can be unlocked one of two ways:
 * Purchase all of Axl's upgrades, have him defeat Lumine's final form with a Double Attack, and then start a New Game Plus.


 * Input x3,  x3,  x3, and  at the tile screen while "Press Start" is flashing. If inputted correctly, you should hear Axl's voice, confirming the code. You must then choose either Normal or Hard mode.

Speculation

 * Given Axl's look with the White Armor and his ending in X8, it is speculated that the shard of Lumine that was implanted into Axl's helmet through his broken crystal lens is the cause of this armor. However, this has not been confirmed, and the shard has not been expanded on, as it is not seen later during the events of Mega Man X: Command Mission, though this is probably because Mega Man X: Command Mission was released before Mega Man X8.