Netflix Ends PS3 App Support March 2026

Netflix announced the end of support for its streaming app on the PlayStation 3 console, effective March 3, 2026, leaving users of the nearly two-decade-old device without access to the service after that date. The decision affects a small but dedicated group of owners who continue to use the seventh-generation console, originally released by Sony in November 2006, for both gaming and video streaming.

Users first noticed the change when launching the Netflix app on their PS3s this week. A popup message appeared, stating, "Unfortunately, Netflix will no longer be available on this device after March 2, 2026. Visit netflix.com/compatibledevices to see a list of supported devices." Multiple PS3 owners confirmed the notice's authenticity across online forums, expressing surprise that the app had remained functional for so long on hardware launched almost 20 years ago.

The PlayStation 3's integration with Netflix dates back to 2009, when the service initially required users to request a special Blu-ray disc for access. This workaround stemmed from an exclusivity agreement between Netflix and Microsoft, which at the time limited the digital streaming app to the Xbox 360. The deal...