XBOX 360 UNLEASHED: FINAL DESIGN REVEALED

New ourcolony.net image confirms removable hard drive... Leaked render shows the whole thing!

16:51 Two stunning images of Microsoft's next-gen console have emerged from rabid internet forums, exposing the Xbox 360 in all its glory.
And while Microsoft has refused to comment on the accuracy of these images, our sources have confirmed that these are the most truthful visions of Xbox 360 yet seen.

The first image slipped out of ourcolony.net late on Friday. As you can see it's a more detailed vision of the previous ourcolony.net image we showed you here, but this time we're in no doubt as to what those strange bumps and lozenges are: This image seems to confirm that the Xbox 360 will indeed feature a removable hard drive, since a '40 GB' label is clearly visible.

The second image (thought to be a render rather than a photograph) initially appeared on internet forums but corresponds with the ourcolony.net picture - and was quickly endorsed by our sources.
As you can see, the Xbox 360 - which we'll be calling it from now on since the evidence is there in black and white - has a much slimmer figure than the current Xbox. It's sleek, smooth and white, with the same swooping design that has been discussed by insiders for weeks. You can also clearly see how it could be positioned vertically or horizontally.

Interestingly, the lack of controller ports (and the presence of an IR receiver) means that the Xbox 360 is very likely to use wireless controllers. The large circular power button, illuminated by green light, also confirms rumours of a 'ring of light' design. We're expect interesting and unusual features from this ring of light beyond just showing you that the console's powered up, but at the moment they remain a mystery.

With the official worldwide unveiling of the Xbox 360 only weeks away Microsoft is staying tight-lipped about these images. "Microsoft does not comment on rumour and speculation," said a spokesperson.

The next-gen console will be officially unveiled during a special MTV program to be broadcast around the world on May 12/13 (times and details here. More in-depth details will be discussed the following week at E3.

So there it is? What do you think? It's certainly different to the current Xbox. Let us know your opinions and ideas in the forums, and we'll bring you the latest on Microsoft's next-gen beast as it comes.