Target Offers $50 Gift Cards for Switch 2 Delivery Issues
▼ Summary
– Pre-ordering the Nintendo Switch 2 was chaotic, with delays and cancellations, especially for Target customers.
– Target is compensating affected customers with a $50 eShop gift card for late deliveries received on or after June 7.
– To redeem the gift card, customers must add it to their Target cart and check out using the same Target Circle account.
– Some customers with minor delays (e.g., one day) have reportedly received a $15 Target gift card by contacting support.
– Target apologized for the delays and encouraged affected customers to check their accounts for potential compensation.
Securing a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order turned into a chaotic experience for many gamers, with Target customers facing unexpected delivery delays. Now, the retailer is compensating affected buyers with a $50 eShop gift card as an apology for the inconvenience.
The frenzy began when pre-orders opened in April, sending shoppers scrambling to major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Target. The process was far from smooth, with canceled orders and delayed shipments adding to the frustration. Some who ordered through Target found their consoles arriving days after the official June 5 launch date.
Fortunately, the company is making amends. According to reports from deal tracker Wario64, Target has started emailing affected customers with an apology and a digital gift card offer. The message acknowledges the delay and includes a code for a $50 Nintendo eShop gift card as a goodwill gesture.
To claim the compensation, users must log into their Target Circle account, the same one used for the original pre-order, and add a $50 eShop card to their cart. At checkout, the total will adjust to $0 if the system detects a qualifying late delivery.
There’s a small caveat, however. The offer appears limited to those whose Switch 2 arrived on or after June 7, meaning minor delays might not qualify. Still, some customers have successfully negotiated a $15 Target gift card through customer service for shorter wait times.
For anyone who faced setbacks with their Switch 2 pre-order, it’s worth checking your Target account. A free gift card could soften the blow of the rocky launch experience.
(Source: Kotaku)
