Ahead of the opening of the E3 gaming today, rumours have been circulating that Microsoft could be launching a smaller, more powerful Xbox One.

And images have now been leaked which appear to confirm the rumours are true.

The photos appear to show Microsoft's new Xbox One S, which will be 40 per cent smaller than the Xbox One.

This image was leaked by user KawabataSan on the GeoGAF forum. The new console will be white and 40 per cent smaller

THE RUMOURS SO FAR Previous claims have stated that the new Xbox One 'Slim', would be 40 per cent smaller than the previous model. Additionally, the leaked image appears to show a smaller Xbox One in white. Microsoft may be introducing a 2 terabyte version of the Xbox One S, with support for 4K video playback. The new model will also have High Dynamic Range (HDR). Other notable features are a new 'vertical stand' and 'streamlined controller'. There are also claims that the power supply for the Xbox One S will be built-in. Advertisement

The two images, which appeared on NeoGAF forum, back up previous claims that the new Xbox One 'Slim' would be 40 per cent smaller than the previous model.

As well as the leaked images, some specifications have also been revealed.

Microsoft could be introducing a 2 terabyte version of the Xbox One S, with support for 4K video playback - a higher image definition quality, more detailed picture, better fast-action and larger projection surface visibility.

The new model will also have High Dynamic Range (HDR).

Other notable features are a new 'vertical stand' and 'streamlined controller', which means the Xbox One S will not need to sit horizontally as it has previously done.

A user called 'Ekim', also posted a second image on NeoGAF, which shows the vertical stand. He also claims that the power supply for the Xbox One S will be built-in - a first for Xbox consoles.

While there are not yet details for the controller, images show that it will be white.

When asked for comment by The Verge, a Microsoft spokesperson neither denied or confirmed the claims, simply writing: '¯\_(ツ)_/¯'.

Other notable features are a new 'vertical stand' and 'streamlined controller', which means the Xbox One S will not need to sit horizontally as it has previously done

The console originally leaked in May, along with rumors that Microsoft creating a more powerful Xbox One for launch in 2017.

The Xbox One S will be revealed along with more details at the E3 conference today.