Microsoft launches its festive Xbox One Countdown sale with massive savings on games

Microsoft has launched the Xbox One Countdown sale, which sees a wide collection of games for both Xbox 360 and Xbox One discounted over the festive period. The promotion will continue until January 7, covering not only games but movies, shows and even apps too. The initial week of deals will run until December 28, which will be joined by a Daily Deals feature until 2016 is warmly welcomed.

As we move into the new year, Microsoft will add even more offers from December 31 to January 7. What's more is should you be an Xbox Live Gold subscriber, you'll save a further 10% on top of announced savings. Check the lists below for store links and respective discounts for the initial batch of deals (until December 28 - savings with Gold / savings without Gold)

Xbox One

Xbox 360

And here are the Daily Deals for December 22:

Let us know what deals you'll be taking advantage of in the comments!

Source: Major Nelson

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