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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
USD ($)
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Feb. 01, 2025
USD ($)
Feb. 03, 2024
USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Number of reportable segments | segment 2    
Number of revenue categories | revenue_category 6    
Allowances for uncollectible receivables $ 24 $ 26  
Write-offs $ 50 48  
Number of reporting units | reporting_unit 2    
Goodwill $ 790 $ 908  
Percentage of commissions on sale of extended warranties to revenue 0.90% 0.90% 0.80%
Branded cards 25.00% 25.00% 25.00%
Profit share on sale of extended warranties 1.20% 1.10% 1.40%
Gift card redemption within 1 year, percentage 90.00%    
Customer loyalty program, certificate expiration period 2 months    
Advertising costs $ 861 $ 846 $ 794
2028 Notes      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Debt 500    
Best Buy Domestic      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Goodwill 492 492  
Best Buy Health      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Goodwill $ 298 $ 416  
Minimum      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Support service, contract period 1 month    
Extended warranty, term 1 month    
Minimum | Software      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives 2 years    
Maximum      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Support service, contract period 1 year    
Extended warranty, term 5 years    
Maximum | Software      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives 5 years