We’re treating this story with a healthy dose of scepticism, but rumours surrounding a slim Xbox 360 just received a boost, with news it’ll be announced before Christmas.

According to games site Split-Screen Microsoft’s execs have let slip it’ll get an official unveiling in December, although it won’t be available until the new year.

“MS execs here confirmed that the Xbox 360 Slim exists and you can expect an official announcement on the console in December,” the site says, attributing the comments to Microsoft India’s Retail Services Manager, Rahul Datta.

However, Microsoft has since retracted Datta’s comments, albeit without specifically denying the existence of a slim Xbox 360.

So, it’s yet more speculation to add to the slim Xbox pile.

What do you think? Does Microsoft even need a slim Xbox 360? Sales are storming, and a refresh for the console’s software promises to reinvigorate its installed base even more. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

TBC | £TBC | Microsoft (via Split-Screen)