Christmas is just around the corner and i could think of no better way to get in the festive spirit than running a new competition. So I have partnered with the kind folks over at Smyths Toys Stores to give away a 12 months Xbox Game Pass to one lucky winner before Christmas.

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For those of you that don't know about the Smyths Toys Superstores, they have 116 store locations throughout the UK and Ireland. The leading toy retailer carries all the top brands and prides themselves on offering the most competitive prices on the best possible selection of products including toys, baby, outdoor and software games. You can find your local store here: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/store-finder

Keep reading if you want to find out more about the Xbox Pass or if you want a chance to win the 12 months Xbox Games Pass, please enter via Rafflecopter below and you can find the terms and conditions at the bottom of the page.

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So what is the Xbox Game Pass Library?

For those of you that are not aware of what the Xbox Game Library Pass is and how it works, it is a subscription service available to customers to purchase multiple of games at a set cost each month. The Game Pass library includes over 100 great Xbox One and Xbox 360 backward compatible titles including Forza Motorsport 7, Disneyland Adventures, Sea of Thieves and Halo. The Game Pass allows you access to the library to download and play all games. This continues until your subscription is cancelled/expires, or a game leaves the Game Pass catalogue.

How does the Xbox Game Pass work? 

• Redeem Game Pass at www.microsoft.com/redeem.
• Browse the Xbox Game Pass catalogue or visit your Xbox dashboard.
• Install your choice of games.
• Play as much as you want, whenever you want.
• Buy as a gift for a gamer or the whole family.

Why Would You Buy Game Pass? 

• Play new Xbox exclusives the day they launch.
• Access 100+ Xbox One and Xbox 360 backward compatible games on your Xbox One.
• Play Xbox Play Anywhere games on your Windows PC and Xbox One.
• Pay only €9.99 month and play as much as you want.
• It's a perfect gift with unlimited games for the whole family.

How to redeem my Game Pass code? 

• Go to www.microsoft.com/redeem.
• Sign in or create your profile.
• Enter the 25-character prepaid code, and then select Redeem.

What is the difference between Live Gold and Game Pass? 

• Xbox Game Pass gives you unlimited access to over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 backward compatible games.
• You don't need Xbox Live Gold to use Xbox Game Pass.
• Use Xbox Live Gold to play with your friends online.

What happens if your game leaves the library? 

If your game leaves the library you will need a physical or digital copy of your game to continue playing. As a Game Pass member, you can save up to 20% off the purchase price of Game Pass games. Plus, 10% off DLCs.

Terms & Conditions

• One 12 months subscription Xbox Game Pass for 1 winner – no monetary exchange available
• Contest is open until 21/12/2018 
• Distribution of prizes is the responsibility of Smyths Toys 
• This post was written in collaboration with Smyths Toys
• The winner has 48 hours to claim or a new winner will be drawn 
• Personal information is strictly classified 
• The winners details will be passed to Smyths Toys for the purposes of prize distribution only UK Entrants Only