3rd And 4th Retro Games

Press Start to Rewind

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A podcast presented by 3rd & 4th Retro Games. Slow down. Boot up. Rewind. Press Start to Rewind is a nostalgic audio journey through the golden age of handheld & home console gaming. Hosted by a lifelong gamer w/ a soft spot for the PSP, Sega Game Gear, & all things modded & emulated. Each episode explores what it's like to rediscover these systems today — one startup sound, loading screen, & lo-fi loop at a time. Glad you are here.📲 New episodes drop regularly.🎧 Follow the show to press start whenever you're ready.

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05 The Handheld That Waited 30.08.2025 9:10

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...

04 The Little Slider That Dreamed of Tomorrow 09.08.2025 6:15

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...

03 Back From the Drawer | The PSP in 2025 02.08.2025 5:35

What if that old PSP sitting in your drawer wasn’t outdated — but quietly waiting for its second life?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...

02 The Handheld That Held So Much 02.08.2025 5:38

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...

01 Let's Press Start 02.08.2025 1:32

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...

Everything Starts with a Sound 08.07.2025 1:31

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.