PlayStation 3 users are now seeing a warning message when launching the Netflix app. The notification states that Netflix will no longer be available on the device after March 2, 2026, and directs users to visit netflix.com/compatibledevices to see a list of supported devices.
The message appears alongside error code R40, which Netflix uses to indicate when a device has lost platform support.
Pictures of the notice started popping up on Reddit a few hours ago. One user on the PS3 subreddit noted they were “one of like 10 people bummed by this,” particularly because the console offered one of the easiest ways to watch Netflix in native 4:3 aspect ratio on CRT televisions without black bars.
Netflix first arrived on PlayStation 3 back in November 2009, initially requiring users to insert a special Blu-ray disc to access the service. The platform went disc-free in October 2010 and became the first Netflix-capable device to support 5.1-channel surround sound. By 2013, the PS3 had become the leading device for Netflix streaming, offering full 1080p video quality.
The timing of this shutdown follows a familiar pattern. Netflix ended support for the original Wii in January 2019 when Nintendo shut down the console’s video streaming services. Support for the Wii U and 3DS followed in June 2021. Interestingly, Xbox 360 Netflix still appears to be functioning as of early 2026, though the Xbox 360 store itself closed in July 2024.
Some PS3 users mentioned they relied on the console specifically because it bypassed Netflix’s ad-supported tier restrictions and household location checks. Others used it as a dedicated streaming box for older TVs.
Reddit users have already started suggesting alternatives like Universal Media Server, Plex, and Movian for streaming personal media libraries to the console.
At the time of writing, Netflix’s official support documentation has not been updated to reflect the PS3 shutdown, and the company has not issued a formal statement about the decision. The March 2 cutoff date gives current users just under a month to find alternative streaming solutions.
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