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
CD Projekt Red is releasing Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.5 on October 22nd for PC, Mac, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with Nintendo Switch 2 and Mac App Store support following days later. The update introduces mod.io-powered cross-platform mod browsing from the in-game menu, Edgerunners-inspired content like a new side quest and radio station, dual-wielding pistols, DLSS 4.5 support, and a console FOV slider.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-21
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 launched Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on the Switch 2, a motion-controlled sports collection featuring 12 activities including tennis, bowling, skateboarding, thumb wrestling, and flying a plane. The game arrives the same week as other major Switch 2 releases, including Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-20
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
Amazon has cut the price of Samsung's P9 Express 256GB microSD Express card by 25%, bringing it down to $59.99. The card is designed to work with the Nintendo Switch 2, offering faster game installs and load times than standard microSD cards.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-16
GuliKit has released the TT Max, a large, multiplatform game controller for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Android and iOS. The pad features removable metal back paddles, adjustable TMR thumbsticks, a swappable Hall effect or digital-click trigger mode, a reconfigurable floating D-pad, and interchangeable PC-style face button keycaps. It ships with extra D-pad and stick-height kits for further customization.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-15
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
A preview build of Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time shows substantially upgraded graphics, including denser environments, reworked textures and redesigned character models. The writer reports that beyond the visual overhaul, the game's controls and exploration feel notably improved compared to the 1998 original.
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
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