Netflix sparks fury by quietly cutting off access for almost 90 million devices

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15585211/netflix-cuts-support-older-devices-playstation.html

By STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR
Published: 12:01 EST, 23 February 2026 | Updated: 15:57 EST, 23 February 2026

An estimated 87 million Netflix users could lose access this weekend as the streaming service quietly phases out support for older devices.

It affects users who still watch Netflix on Sony's PlayStation 3 (PS3), according to a warning message shared online by viewers.

It states: '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.'

Netflix has not issued an official announcement, but the PS3 was the final seventh-generation console to retain official support, making it the last device of its era affected by the company's updated compatibility policies.

Newer consoles, including the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, are not impacted.
See the article for streaming on smart tv's, streaming sticks, etc, but older smart tv's may fall by the wayside.

Please consult the article.
There's more info there.
I don't use any of the above.

Edit to add: a Hacker News user says:
"Standard Daily Mail clickbait title. They’re dropping support for the PS3. That’s it."
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47130985