CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 986	$ 1,167	$ 1,120
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments	5	13	(1)
Interest rate derivatives:
Unrealized loss arising during period	0	(30)	0
Reclassification adjustment for interest expense included in net income	3	1	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	8	(16)	(1)
Comprehensive income	$ 994	$ 1,151	$ 1,119