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Someone hacked the Switch 2 by using an old game and AI
Publication: The Verge
Author: Jay Peters
Source published: 22/10/2026, 17:21:31 UTC
Briefing created: 22/10/2026, 17:45:17 UTC
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Briefings
A Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak was confirmed in October 2026, allowing users to install custom content including Mario Kart World with new characters like Cinnamoroll and Steve from Minecraft. This exploit was developed using OpenAI's Codex to create an 'ns2jb' method, enabling users to bypass console restrictions and modify the system.
Key points
- The Nintendo Switch 2 has been successfully jailbroken, enabling the installation of custom content such as Mario Kart World with new characters like Cinnamoroll and Steve from Minecraft.
- The jailbreak was created using OpenAI's Codex to generate an 'ns2jb' method, allowing users to bypass console restrictions and modify the system.
Context
This finding is significant as it demonstrates the vulnerability of the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing users to install custom content like Mario Kart World with new characters like Cinnamoroll and Steve from Minecraft. The exploit was developed using OpenAI's Codex to create an 'ns2jb' method, enabling users to bypass console restrictions and modify the system.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single tweet from October 2026 by user pepsipu, which does not confirm the exploit's effectiveness or widespread adoption. The source is unverified and the article is a preprint, so the findings remain preliminary and subject to further verification.
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