Netflix to end PlayStation 3 support in March 2026 after 16-year run

Netflix is officially ending support for the PlayStation 3, marking the end of an era for one of the longest-running streaming apps on a gaming console.

The Netflix app will stop functioning on the PS3 starting March 2, 2026, requiring users to switch to newer devices to continue streaming movies and TV shows.

Users launching the app are now seeing a notification that reads, “Unfortunately, Netflix will no longer be available on this device after March 2, 2026,” along with a link directing viewers to a list of supported devices. While Netflix’s compatibility page has yet to reflect the change, widespread user reports suggest the shutdown is imminent.

Although the PlayStation 3 is approaching two decades since its release, it has continued to support major streaming platforms such as YouTube, Prime Video, and Netflix. However, the decision appears tied to the console’s aging hardware. According to Netflix’s Help Center, support may end when devices can no longer receive updates or support newer features required for a “consistent, high-quality, and secure” viewing experience.

The move has disappointed some longtime users, particularly those who relied on the PS3 to stream content on older televisions, including CRT models that benefit from the console’s composite connections. Others noted that the device provided a convenient way to maintain older account-sharing setups.

Netflix first arrived on the PS3 in 2009, initially requiring a physical streaming disc before launching a disc-free app in 2010. Its retirement in 2026 gives the service an impressive 16-year lifespan on the console.

While Netflix is phasing out legacy device support, the PS3 remains relevant for gaming enthusiasts, continuing to offer access to a vast library of classic titles even as streaming capabilities fade.