PS3 followers are prepaing to say goodbye to an superior long-running function subsequent month because it prepares to close down. Earlier right this moment, customers of PS3’s Netflix app have been greeted with a message informing them that the streaming large will now not assist the platform after this month.
PS3 Netflix function shutting down in March 2026
Netflix had an unimaginable run on the PS3, the place customers may nonetheless get an ad-free expertise on a great ol’ CRT in 4:3 ratio.
“Sadly, Netflix will now not be obtainable on this gadget after March 2, 2026,” the discover reads. “Go to netflix.com/supporteddevices to see an inventory of supported units.”
Out of curiosity, I visited Netflix’s web site to see if the corporate offered a purpose for pulling the plug on the PS3 (not that we want one at this level), however couldn’t discover any extra information.
PS4/PS4 Professional customers can proceed to entry Netflix for the foreseeable future.
“I JUST talked about Netflix for the PS3 earlier right this moment. That is tragic,” a fan wrote on Reddit. “They dropped Wii, and even 3DS and Wii U assist sooner! Cool it lasted this lengthy on a 2006 console,” one other added.
In the meantime, a person reminded fellow PS3 homeowners that Common Media Server “nonetheless exists and it’s very simple to setup and get your legally ripped media streaming to your PS3.”
Finish of an period!