Many gamers have had a tough time preordering the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite Nintendo’s best efforts, the stock availability for the switch has been short and many early customers have not received their consoles on day one. Due to this delay, Target has started to send apology emails to those customers affected along with a free $50 Nintendo eShop card.
How to Claim Your Free eShop Credit
Target does not simply give out eShop codes. They explain the steps to get it on their website. The redemption process works as follows.
1. Record your unique promotional code.
2. Visit the Target website and navigate to the $50 Nintendo eShop Gift Card.
3. Add the gift card to your shopping cart (only the $50 denomination qualifies).
4. Enter your promo code on the Cart page before checkout.
5. Complete the purchase process (the gift card will be free).
6. Check your email for delivery instructions to redeem at the Nintendo eShop.
Security Considerations
It should be noted that crooks might attempt to take benefit of a scam through phishing scams. Before clicking any links in Amber Alert emails, customers should verify the sender’s address is legitimate. For further security, consumers may write down the brand’s redemption code and apply on Target.com and not the email link.
A Generous Customer Service Move
The fact that Target is giving away Nintendo eShop credit, which is not a Target gift card, is noteworthy. This is better for both Nintendo and gamers and not back to Target’s own stores, which could create a lot of goodwill with consumers.
Ongoing Switch 2 Availability Challenges
The Nintendo Switch 2 was restocked earlier this week, but units sold out quickly once more. Customers may continue to have trouble getting the console without jumping on the initial rush for some time.
Coming up, Donkey Kong Bananza is the next major Switch 2 release, which is expected to launch on July 17. As we wait for the launch, various older Donkey Kong games have been discounted.