'I Imagine I'm One of Like 10 People Bummed by This' — Netflix Is Being Removed From the Near 20-Year-Old PS3 in March

Netflix is being removed from the PlayStation 3 — yes, the PlayStation 3 — connected March 2, 2026.

The streaming work archetypal deed PS3 via Blu-ray disc successful 2009, with a autochthonal app arriving the pursuing twelvemonth truthful users didn't person to insert an instant streaming disc into their console. All these years later, Netflix inactive works connected Sony’s 19-year-old console, but the enactment ends adjacent month, according to a connection present displayed by the Netflix app connected PS3.

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Remarkably, immoderate radical were inactive utilizing the Netflix app connected PS3, including possibly the appropriately named redditor ‘12_Ton_Brick_of_Weed,’ who said: “Welp, determination goes the past mode to ticker Netflix natively successful 4:3.”

“I ideate I'm 1 of similar 10 radical bummed by this haha,” they continued. “Netflix ps3 has been truthful convenient for watching aged shows connected a CRT successful 4:3 without the achromatic bars connected the sides. Glad I got to usage it portion I inactive tin and astatine slightest they gave a heads up haha.”

“TIL that Netflix was inactive connected PS3,” idiosyncratic replied. “I utilized it regular for my daughter. Definitely not the lone 1 upset,” added another.

Perhaps with Netflix yet gone from the PS3, the streamer volition find a spot for it connected the Nintendo Switch 2. Or possibly not.

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