Netflix will quietly VANISH from 87 million devices today - as disappointed users call it the 'end of an era'

It's the go–to streaming service for millions of people around the world. 

But if you usually watch Netflix on a PlayStation 3, there's bad news for you. 

Netflix has announced that its streaming service will stop working on Sony's gaming console from today.

Affected users should have been sent a a notification on their device, which reads: 'Unfortunately, Netflix will no longer be available on this device after March 2, 2026. 

'Visit netflix.com/compatible devices to see a list of supported devices.'

The news has not gone down well on social media, with one user calling it the 'end of an era'. 

'End of an era. PS3 really carried streaming and gaming before it was cool. Respect to the OG,' they wrote on X. 

Another vented: 'Netflix survived 3 console generations and said I'm tired boss.'

The PlayStation 3 was released in November 2006, with more than 87 million devices sold over its lifetime. 

Taking to Reddit, many users explained their disappointment at the removal of Netflix after all this time. 

'Netflix on ps3 was the only way I could still share Netflix to my dad even though we live in different country,' one user said.

'No ads and no location service made the PS3 the perfect way to watch Netflix.'

Another added: 'Ps3 is my go to when watching netflix, I can't really watch it another way, know this sounds ridicilous but there are reasons. 

'So now I'm a bit sad, but I'm surprised it lasted this long.'

And one vented: 'No f***ing way. Ps3 is my crt netflix machine! What do i do now.'

Smart TVs that are more than 10 years old will also be losing support for Netflix, according to Flatpanels HD, alongside various set–top boxes including the BT TV Box (Z4) and the BT TV Recordable Box (G4). 

If you still use a PlayStation 3 or an older smart TV to watch Netflix, don't panic. 

Thankfully, there are several other ways you can access the streaming service. 

'You can watch Netflix on any supported smart TV, phone, tablet, streaming player, or game console that connects to the internet and offers the Netflix app, or at netflix.com using a computer,' Netflix explains on its help page.