Sammy Hajhamid uses Codex jailbreak for Nintendo Switch 2

Developers are increasingly using artificial intelligence and coding agents like OpenAI's Codex and Anthropic's Claude to bypass restrictions on locked-down gaming consoles and combine games in unexpected mashups. Security researcher Sammy Hajhamid used Codex to develop a software-only jailbreak for the Nintendo Switch 2, while another developer used Claude to build an application bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to the PlayStation 5. Additionally, developers are utilizing AI-generated code to merge gameplay mechanics between different titles such as Minecraft and Skyrim. Open article →