Target Circle: $30 Off Two Switch Games

Target Circle members can snag $30 off two Nintendo Switch games today. The limited-time offer runs through the rest of the day, ending at 2:59 a.m. ET on April 5, and is available only to those who sign in to the free Target Circle program. In practice, shoppers add two eligible games to their cart, and the $30 discount automatically appears at checkout.

The deal is broad: 224 eligible titles, spanning physical cartridges and digital options, with a mix of Switch and Switch 2 releases. The Verge notes big-name Nintendo hits from the past year and beyond are in the mix, including Switch 2-exclusive titles such as Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, Mario Kart World, and Mario Tennis Fever, among others. Prices for individual games vary by retailer, with examples cited at press time: Donkey Kong Bananza listed around $69 at Amazon or $69.99 at Target, Mario Kart World at $79.99, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond around $69, and Kirby Air Riders at about $69. The supplier list emphasizes that discounts on Nintendo-published games aren’t common, making this a rare chance to save on a coveted lineup.

From a shopper’s perspective, this is a straightforward value play for those who were already planning to buy two Nintendo titles soon. The mechanics are simple: be signed into Target Circle, pick two eligible games (physical or digital), and watch the price drop by $30 at checkout. It’s a reminder that loyalty-program perks can yield real money off everyday purchases, especially when hardware-adjacent games are the focus. The deal’s limited window adds urgency, which is a feature for bargain hunters but a potential trap for casual browsers who might forget to act before the clock runs out.

Two practical considerations stand out for buyers. First, the requirement to be signed in to Target Circle means you can’t assume the discount will automatically apply if you navigate as a guest; the savings are tied to the loyalty program. Second, you’re exchanging the purchase of two titles for a fixed $30 saving; the total math matters. If you pair two premium-priced titles—say, two games around $79—the pre-discount total would be about $158. With the $30 off, you’re looking at roughly $128 before tax. If you’re buying two mid-priced titles around $69 each, the pre-sale total is about $138, and you’d pay around $108 plus tax after the discount. In other words, the more expensive the two chosen titles, the greater your absolute savings.

From an industry vantage point, this deal underscores Target’s ongoing strategy to blend loyalty perks with mainstream gaming releases, a space where price competition can be fierce but where head-to-head discounts from retailers are not always easy to come by. For Nintendo fans, it’s a reminder that traditional publishing partners and big-box retailers still wield meaningful, if time-bound, price leverage—especially for evergreen or recently released first-party titles.

Bottom line: Buy if you were already eyeing two Nintendo games and can lock in the discount before the limited window closes; skip if you only want a single title or if you’re not signed into Target Circle when you add to cart. The deal is clear-cut, the savings tangible, and the selection broad enough to cover a mix of physical and digital preferences.