"It's been a rough couple of days for gamers who also love to binge their favorite TV shows with their consoles: At the beginning of the week, Netflix began informing PlayStation 3 owners with an onscreen message that it would discontinue support for its PS3 app after March 2nd. And today, Hulu is pulling the plug on its app for Nintendo's original Switch."
"Netflix first launched an app for Sony's PlayStation 3 in late 2009, with a twist: Instead of shipping a downloadable app for the device, the company initially distributed discs with its app to its members. Netflix eventually began distributing its app through the PlayStation Store, and quickly became a hit. By 2012, the PS3 was the most popular streaming device among its customer base."
"Netflix's decision to discontinue its PS3 app, which was first spotted by multiple Reddit users, is particularly noteworthy: The console used to be at the forefront of Netflix's living room tech efforts, only to eventually be outflanked by the growing popularity of more modern and capable smart TVs and streaming devices."
Netflix will discontinue support for its PlayStation 3 app after March 2. Hulu has ended support for its app on Nintendo's original Switch. Netflix initially launched a PS3 app in late 2009, first distributing discs and later offering the app through the PlayStation Store, and by 2012 the PS3 became the most popular streaming device among Netflix customers. The PS3's decline reflects the broader shift toward modern smart TVs and dedicated streaming devices. Users encountered onscreen notices and community reports about the removals. The changes signal a wind-down of legacy-console streaming support as services focus on newer platforms.
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