The streaming platform has warned that millions of users will lose access to Netflix after March 2
Around 87 million devices will lose access to Netflix from next week(Image: Getty)
Netflix will no longer be compatible for around 87 million devices globally as of next week. The streaming platform will no longer be accessible for those who use Sony’s Playstation 3 (PS3) to binge watch their favourite shows and films on Netflix.
Affected users have reported seeing a message appear on their device to warn them of the forthcoming disconnection. It reads: “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.”
The streamer has not made an official announcement yet but it comes after the platform ended support for first-generation Amazon Fire TV devices. Now it’s PS3’s turn as the final seventh-generation console becomes the last from its time to have official support phased out, the Metro reports.
Users relying on these older devices will now have to freshen up their gadget game if they want to continue streaming episodes of the likes of Bridgerton and The Night Agent or rewatch seasons of Stranger Things and Squid Game. While the PS3 may have stopped production in 2017, around 87.5million of them were bought globally which means a huge number of people could be potentially impacted by the changes
Most modern smart TVs are now compatible with the streamer and many come with the Netflix app built in. For those looking for alternative ways, it’s also possible to use mobile phones, tablets, computers, and streaming sticks to access the paid-for subscription service.
However, as devices get older and become less widely used, they might also be in danger of becoming incompatible with Netflix. This is because software is developing fast and older systems struggle to keep up and house such complicated and advanced applications.
Gaming Bible reported in 2023 that PS3 still hosted around 2million active monthly users.
Many gamers still enjoy using older consoles and many Reddit users had been praising Netflix for supporting the outdated device for so long.
User Theemptyqueue said: “20 years of support is outstanding, honestly.” While others like user nighttaco echoed: “Nooo, I still use this.”
Meanwhile, user LiteratureMindless71 said it’s “time to modernise”.
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This isn’t the only big change Netflix has made in recent months. At the end of 2025, the platform cut the feature which allowed most users to cast from their phone to a bigger screen.
The handy feature enabled a better viewing experience and was a useful way to share programmes and films with family and friends. However, it was scrapped in December last year.
Statistics state that around 18 million homes in the UK had access to Netflix at the end of 2025, which equates to over six out of ten homes in Britain.
However, with this recent update of incompatible devices, user rates may fall drastically if those with no access now do not find another way to use the platform.
