Microsoft’s Xbox Live which has been speculated to go mobile for a few years now has become a reality as Microsoft has announced their new mobile Windows Phone 7 which has an integrated XBox Live games hub.

As Microsoft Explain:

This hub delivers the first and only official Xbox LIVE experience on a phone, including Xbox LIVE games, Spotlight feed and the ability to see a gamer’s avatar, achievements and gamer profile. With more than 23 million active members around the world, Xbox LIVE unlocks a world of friends, games and entertainment on Xbox 360, and now also on Windows Phone 7 Series.

A few more details, like turn-based multiplayer games, emerged in a second PR:

- Collect Achievements and build your Gamerscore
- View Xbox LIVE leaderboards
- See your Xbox LIVE Avatar
- Access Spotlight feeds, including the latest tips and tricks, game news, updates and more
- Add Xbox LIVE friends to your friends list while out on the go
- Turn-based (asynchronous) multiplayer gaming

As for an overall breakdown of the new mobile operating system and its offerings: