Xbox One set to go on sale for the holidays, bundles included

Microsoft has struggled a bit recently with Xbox One sales, at least in comparison to rival Sony's PS4, though strides are being made. So what to do to combat this problem? For starters the company recently began selling a cheaper model that comes without the Kinect. But things will heat up even more this holiday shopping season, which is fast approaching.

Beginning November 2nd, the Xbox One will be available for $349 -- $50 off the regular non-Kinect price. That price will only be available in the US. And it's not the only discounted offer coming to the gaming platform next month.

"Special promotional pricing of $50 off the console of your choice applies to any Xbox One console, including special edition bundles, offering some of the year’s most anticipated games – Assassin’s Creed: Unity, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, and Sunset Overdrive", says Larry Hryb of Xbox Live, better known as Major Nelson.

So, get your Xbox One, along with a game, and save $50 off the regular price of just the console. And if you wish to get the bundled Kinect version you can still save some money, as that will be $449, also a saving of $50.

Hryb also mentions that "the Xbox One Special Edition Sunset Overdrive Bundle, available in limited quantities now, features a sleek white console and wireless controller, a digital copy of Sunset Overdrive, and special Day One edition in-game items -- available for $349 ERP".

Meanwhile, the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare bundle will come with Kinect and will be available November 3rd for $449.

The offer is nationwide in the US and you'll be able to take advantage of it at most retail outlets. The deal runs through January 3rd of 2015, so you'll have plenty of time to take advantage of this, if you so choose.