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Switch 2 Supposedly Jailbroken Via Software-Only Exploit

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Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 23/10/2026, 03:37:24 UTC.

Briefings

Nintendo delisted a Switch title after allegedly discovering a 'software-only' jailbreak called 'ns2jb' created by Sammy 'pepsipu' Hajhamid with OpenAI's Codex assistance. The exploit reportedly allowed unauthorized access to the system, prompting Nintendo to remove the associated programming software SmileBASIC 4 from the eShop. This incident occurred in October 2026, though the specific title removed remains unspecified.

Key points

• Nintendo delisted a Switch title following the alleged discovery of a 'software-only' jailbreak called 'ns2jb' created by Sammy 'pepsipu' Hajhamid with OpenAI's Codex assistance.
• The exploit reportedly allowed unauthorized access to the system, prompting Nintendo to remove the associated programming software SmileBASIC 4 from the eShop.

Context

Nintendo responded to a supposed Switch 2 jailbreak incident by removing the programming software SmileBASIC 4 from the eShop. The 'software-only' tethered jailbreak 'ns2jb' was allegedly created by Sammy 'pepsipu' Hajhamid with the help of OpenAI's Codex. This incident occurred in October 2026, though the specific title removed remains unspecified.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article snippet from October 2026. Specific details about the delisted title, the exact nature of the exploit beyond 'software-only', and the precise date of the discovery are not provided. The source is untrusted and the findings remain speculative.

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