Microsoft announces Xbox 360 holiday bundles and confirms $50 discounts

Microsoft is offering three new Xbox 360 bundles and $50 discounts on select non-bundled consoles for the upcoming holiday season, according to Major Nelson.

Each Xbox 360 bundle includes hardware, games, and a monthlong Gold membership to Xbox Live. The three bundles, which are available at North American retailers including Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon, and Target, also include a free month of the Hulu Plus and Epix streaming services. Eligible configurations include:

• 250GB Xbox 360 with Kinect, Dance Central 2, Kinect Sports, and Kinect Adventures for $399.99.
• 4GB Xbox 360 with Kinect, Kinect Disneyland Adventures and Kinect Adventures for $299.99.
• 250GB Xbox 360 with Skyrim and Forza 4 Essentials Edition for $299.99.

Major Nelson also confirmed the $50 discount that appeared over the weekend on non-bundled consoles. Eligible consoles include:

• 250GB Xbox 360
• 4GB Xbox 360 with Kinect
• 250GB Xbox 360 with Kinect
• XBox 360 Limited Edition Halo 4 console bundle

The $50-eligible consoles are available at "select major national retailers."