Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak brings YouTube to the console
Security researcher pepsipu released the first-ever Switch 2 jailbreak, enabling unauthorized software execution on the new console. Within days, users leveraged the exploit to run YouTube through an open-source VacuumTube port that mimics YouTube's TV interface. The incident also involved dumping of game files and potential creation of an untethered exploit, highlighting early security concerns for the newly released hardware.
Key points
- First Switch 2 jailbreak enables homebrew software
- YouTube now runs on Switch 2 via VacuumTube project
- Game files reportedly being dumped and exploits created
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