Researcher Sammy Hajhamid cracked Switch 2 firmware version 23.0.1 using OpenAI's Codex, enabling homebrew software, access to most device peripherals, and save file backups. The software-only exploit took about two weeks to develop and doesn't require reboot persistence or hardware modification, though it must be reapplied after each restart and needs a connected computer. He demonstrated the hack with a modded Mario Kart World featuring non-Nintendo characters like Goku and Walter White.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-22
A developer has published ns2jb, a tethered, software-only jailbreak for the Nintendo Switch 2 running the latest 23.0.1 firmware, via a public repository. The exploit reportedly allows arbitrary native code execution as a system module, enabling homebrew apps, save file backups, reverse engineering of games, and hardware access via MMIO. The developer used AI coding assistant Codex to help build the exploit and to mod Mario Kart World as a demonstration.
pepsipu.com
· 2026-10-22
A WIRED gift guide for moms recommends items including a Troubadour AirPods case, the Nintendo Switch 2 priced at $449 alongside games like Pokopia and the upcoming Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and budget-friendly titles such as Stardew Valley and Fields of Mistria. It also mentions a Steam Machine starting at $1,049 and touches on photo-related gift ideas for preserving family memories.
wired.com
· 2026-10-21
Nintendo has outlined a step-by-step process for fixing Switch 2 docks that fail to connect to a television, starting with unplugging all cables for about 30 seconds before reconnecting. The guidance covers checking for cable damage, confirming the wall outlet works, and verifying the AC adapter is properly seated. Nintendo also notes that third-party adapters must supply at least 54W, more than the original Switch required, to maintain a stable TV connection.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-18
Walmart is selling SanDisk's 512GB GamePlay microSD Express card, officially licensed for the Nintendo Switch 2, for $98, down from its regular price above $120. The card uses a PCIe/NVMe interface with read speeds up to 880 MB/s and write speeds up to 650 MB/s, and includes thermal and durability protections.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-17
Walmart is selling the digital version of Pikmin 4 for Nintendo Switch at $39.88, more than $20 below its usual price. The discount comes as the puzzle-strategy game, which adds a dog companion and darker story elements to the series' formula, prepares for a $10 Nintendo Switch 2 update.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-17
Titanium Court, a roguelite hybrid that blends match-three mechanics, visual novel storytelling and RPG elements, launched on Steam in April and will arrive on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Android and iOS on October 29. The game was developed by AP Thomson and won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the Independent Games Festival Awards.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-14
CNET previewed an early build of Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, priced at $60. The hands-on session covered the game's opening in Kakariko village, where Link now has new abilities including jumping and swimming, alongside new voice acting and updated character animations. The writer described the remake as closely following the original game's structure while visually resembling the style of Link's Awakening, Echoes of Wisdom, and Breath of the Wild.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-14
Humble's monthly Steam subscription, priced at $14.99, currently includes Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Psychonauts 2, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, and additional titles. Subscribers keep the games permanently even if they cancel after one month, and the service is also offering discounted Nintendo Switch 2 digital games, including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for $53.99.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-14
Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, adding modern conveniences such as a dedicated jump button, a real-time item-swapping menu, and a new progression tracker called Threads of Time viewable from the pause screen. The remake also integrates with the Nintendo Switch app's Zelda Notes feature, letting players view maps and other information on their phone. A preview session let a reporter play roughly 90 minutes covering Child Link and Adult Link sections of the game.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-14
Bill van Zyll, VP and GM of Nintendo Latin America, told YouTuber Coelho no Japao that Nintendo has no plans to drop physical game releases for the Switch 2. He said the company bases its media strategy on consumer preference and noted the console, now about a year old, still supports both digital and physical formats.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-13
Accessory maker Mechanism has released its first Switch 2 case, a $49 snap-on shell called the Basecase, after some delays. It works with the company's existing modular mount system, including the $19 Basegrip, and preserves access to the console's kickstand, ports, buttons and fan vents while clamping near the bottom USB-C port for a snugger fit.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-12
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