Press Start to Rewind

The PlayStation Vita wasn’t built to win. It wasn’t built to compete. It was built to belong. In this episode of Press Start to Rewind, we slow down & revisit Sony’s quiet little handheld...the one that waited patiently in our pockets, our bags, & our nights. Through listener memories, soft reflections, & the sounds of some of our favorite games, we remember the Vita not as a console…b...

It was pocket-sized & strange. No discs. Just dreams. When the PSP Go launched in 2009, the world shrugged. But beneath that sliding screen was a glimpse of what gaming would become. In this episode of  Press Start to Rewind , we reflect on Sony’s most misunderstood handheld...the one that dared to go digital before anyone asked it to. W/ a gentle nostalgia, & a nod to the homebrew scene t...

What if that old PSP sitting in your drawer wasn’t outdated — but quietly waiting for its second life? In this episode, we take a fresh look at Sony’s iconic handheld & explore how, in 2025, it’s become one of the most capable & affordable ways to experience retro gaming. From  Sonic 2  &  Final Fantasy VII  to homebrew apps, emulation magic, & even modern Wi-Fi support, a modded P...

Before smartphones ruled our pockets, there was the PSP...an ambitious little handheld that changed the way we played, listened, & escaped. In this episode, I revisit what made Sony’s first portable console so unforgettable — from UMD movies to God of War . If you ever carried a PSP in your backpack, or just wish you had, this one's for you. 🎧 Follow  Press Start to Rewind  for more stories f...

Welcome to  Press Start to Rewind , a podcast presented by 3rd & 4th Retro Games. This short intro episode is your invitation into a slower, warmer space...one where we revisit the consoles that shaped us, the stories we still carry, & the moments that made gaming feel timeless. Whether you grew up blowing into cartridges or just discovered the PSP last week, this show is for you. In this...

Before the gameplay. Before the titles. Before the stories we still carry in our pockets... There was a sound. This is the opening moment of  Press Start to Rewind  — where nostalgia boots up, & something long-forgotten comes back online. The game hasn't started yet. But it's close. We’re almost there. One more sound, one more memory. Follow now to continue.