Microsoft has launched a "Countdown to 2015" sales promotion for Xbox, offering a series of daily deals on Xbox 360 and Xbox One titles.

As the promotion's name suggests, Microsoft will unleash a new deal every day until January 1, 2015. Starting things off today are some discounts on various Lord of the Rings games.

Microsoft's Countdown to 2015 sale also applies to various Xbox TV and movie programming. You can see all of the video content on sale through the Xbox Video website.

Below are today's Xbox One and Xbox 360 deals. Notably, you don't need an Xbox Live Gold membership to enjoy the savings.

Xbox One Deals Available Today (December 31) Only:

Xbox 360 Deals Available Today (December 31) Only: