Target slashes $30 on two Nintendo Switch games

Target just slashed $30 off two Nintendo Switch games—today only.

The deal is simple but bandwagon-worthy: Target Circle members, which is free to join, can add two eligible Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 games to their cart and see the price drop at checkout. The sale is a one-day flash event, running through 2:59 a.m. ET on April 5. The Verge notes there are 224 eligible titles, spanning physical cartridges and digital codes, with a mix of recent hits and longtime favorites.

Prices vary by game, but the math is clear: buy two games at, say, $69 each and you’re looking at $138 before tax, dropping to $108 after the $30 discount. If you pick two pricier options, like $79.99 each, the pair drops from $159.98 to $129.98. The savings scale with the sticker price, which makes this a meaningful discount for serious Nintendo fans—or gift-givers—who were already planning a couple of purchases.

The list reads like a grab bag of crowd-pleasers, including Switch 2-time exclusives such as Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, Mario Kart World, and Mario Tennis Fever. The Verge points out that Pokémon Pokopia isn’t in the eligible lineup, which means one shouldn’t assume every marquee title qualifies. Some items ship as physical cartridges, while others come via digital or “Game Key Card” formats, a reminder that not every copy is created equal in storage needs or resale trajectory.

This kind of promotion is relatively rare for Nintendo-published titles, and it arrives at a time when retailers lean on Circle memberships to stimulate visits and cart size. If you’re already shopping at Target or curious about joining Circle, the barrier to entry is low, since there’s no annual fee to participate in the discount itself. The catch is straightforward: you must add two eligible games to your cart and complete checkout with the discount applied. No additional subscription is required, but you’re locked into buying two games to unlock the savings.

From a consumer viewpoint, there are a few practical angles to weigh. First, the savings are real but contingent on the two-for-discount constraint; if you weren’t planning two purchases, the deal loses its luster. Second, the price comparison playground is instructive: Amazon and other retailers list many of these games at comparable or higher prices outside the Target promo window, so the $30 off at checkout can swing the decision toward Target in the moment. Third, storage and format matter. If you’re balancing physical carts versus digital codes or Game Key Cards, consider your Switch/Switch 2 model’s storage and whether you value a physical cartridge’s resale potential or the convenience of a digital download.

Industry observers will watch whether this kind of Circle-driven discount nudges more households into multiple-game bundles—and whether it nudges Nintendo-published titles toward deeper price promotions outside the typical seasonal cycle. For buyers, the practical next step is clear: if you’re in the market for two Nintendo titles soon and you’re free to join Target Circle, this is the window to act. If you’re teetering on a single game or you’d rather hold out for a different sale, you can wait—but you’ll miss the momentary price engineering that often accompanies these limited-time promos.

Verdict: Buy if you were already planning to pick up two Nintendo Switch games and you can use Circle’s free access to stack the $30 savings. Skip if your cart would otherwise be just a single title, or if you’d rather shop another retailer for an equivalent price outside the promo.