Xbox message boards across the 'net were fired up this morning over allegedly leaked specifications detailing Microsoft's plans for Xbox Live on their next-generation console, and specifics on the hardware itself. Though 1UP can't confirm these details with Microsoft until the machine's official unveiling on Thursday, common sense tells you that they look pretty legit.

For your benefit, we've decided to repurpose them directly here - but keep in mind that this info is unconfirmed until Microsoft reveals their new system on Thursday May 12, 2005 (9:30 EST, 6:30 PST).

Read the rest of the specs, including the details of the two Xbox Live services, at: "Xbox 360 Details Leak"

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