for nintendo switch Owners who love getting physical games for cheap, Target stores across the U.S. have been showing a pattern worth noting. Through several Reddit posts over the past few days, players have noticed significant price cuts on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games, with some titles being reduced to a fraction of their retail prices. Target hasn't officially announced any mass sales or clearance events, but gamers inside stores are discovering racks and clearance sections dedicated to Nintendo handheld consoles, and r/Switch and other subreddits are flooded with joy-filled posts and photos.
According to the report, these deals are not limited to budget titles. Users are sharing screenshots and receipts showing the following games: pokemon sword and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond At just $18, it's well below the typical asking price. Users have also shared their experiences at smaller local Target locations with significant price cuts on many other Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 cartridges as well. While it's advisable to call your local store before heading out, there's a growing awareness among players that if you're willing to check in yourself, you could be walking out with quite a bit of luggage for a lot less than you expect.
What are Nintendo Switch owners looking for on Target shelves?
Without official confirmation from Target, sales of Nintendo Switch games have mostly come from the Reddit community. One of Plasticdump's most popular yet hilarious Reddit posts, titled “I finally found the coveted clearance games section at my Target,” actually shows a ton of Nintendo Switch games up for clearance. However, most of what is shown in the image is just dance. One commenter on the thread said they noticed the same thing at Target, while another comment from bobmlord1 noted that many of the Nintendo Switch games that are actually being cleared are not showing up and will not show a price reduction until they are scanned.
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Another popular Reddit post by user CoffeeAndWork shows the following image: Pokemon: Let's go, Eevee!The title mocks it as “Fire Red.” Nonetheless, a game that would normally cost $55 is listed as $16.49. Other posts show games like: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Available for $18 TMNT: Cowabunga Collection For just $4.70.
A third Reddit post by user cadensky shows what may be one of the better Target clearances for Nintendo Switch games, most of which are huge hits. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, pokemon violet, pokemon sword, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening make again, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionand Mortal Kombat 1 It's all shown in the image and the OP says the total for the entire shipping is only $119 including tax.
Why Nintendo Switch Sales Might Happen
Retail game shelves rotate frequently, and physical games often have more aggressive discounts as players these days tend to prefer digital downloads and subscription services. For Target, inventory changes or shelf priorities may simply mean making room for new products and pushing older physical inventory into clearance racks.
Ultimately, it depends on the location and is not standardized across all stores. A gamer might find a hugely discounted product that he or she would never be able to find anywhere else. But the number of reports coming in from people who have found these sales has to be more than a coincidence at this point. There's enough here to justify a trip to Target if you're looking to add a new Switch game to your library.
How to Maximize Your Chances of Deal Discovery
- Please call ahead — Some users found that calling Target's electronics section before their visit helped them find out if they had clearance inventory.
- Check out our small stores — Inventory declines at urban or smaller targets appear to be correlated with deeper discount lags.
- Be patient and thorough — Organization racks are not always front and center and may be placed in the electronics aisle or near seasonal merchandise.
Whether you're new to the Switch or simply looking to expand the collection you've built over the years, this may be one of the rare outlets where it's worth purchasing a physical Nintendo Switch game cartridge. It's not a sale making national headlines, but for those interested, it's a trend Switch owners won't want to miss.
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nintendo
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June 5, 2025
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$449.99
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1080p (portable) / 4K (docked)
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yes
