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Press Start to Rewind

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by 3rd And 4th Retro Games

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6 episodes
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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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Publishing Since

7/8/2025

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Episode thumbnail for 05 The Handheld That Waited

August 30, 2025

05 The Handheld That Waited

<p>The PlayStation Vita wasn’t built to win. It wasn’t built to compete. It was built to belong.</p><p>In this episode of Press Start to Rewind, we slow down &amp; revisit Sony’s quiet little handheld...the one that waited patiently in our pockets, our bags, &amp; our nights.</p><p>Through listener memories, soft reflections, &amp; the sounds of some of our favorite games, we remember the Vita not as a console…but as a companion.</p><p> 💬 <strong>Join the community:</strong> Come hang out with us on Discord →<a href="https://discord.gg/R64KTEcY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://discord.gg/R64KTEcY</a> </p><p>📖 <strong>Read deeper reflections:</strong> Visit the Substack → https://substack.com/@3rdand4thretrogames</p><p>☕ <strong>Support the pod:</strong> Keep the batteries charged → https://ko-fi.com/3rdand4thretrogames<br /></p><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>

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August 9, 2025

04 The Little Slider That Dreamed of Tomorrow

<p>It was pocket-sized &amp; strange. No discs. Just dreams.</p><p><br /></p><p>When the PSP Go launched in 2009, the world shrugged. But beneath that sliding screen was a glimpse of what gaming would become.</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>W/ a gentle nostalgia, &amp; a nod to the homebrew scene that keeps it alive today, we celebrate the Go for what it always was:</p><p>A handheld from the future, waiting patiently for its moment.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you to listener, Darren Green from Australia, for adding to this week's conversation.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 Follow Press Start to Rewind for more stories from the golden age of gaming</p><p>💾 Support the show on <a href="https://ko-fi.com/3rdand4thretrogames" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Ko-fi⁠</a> or <a href="https://3rdand4thretrogames.substack.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠SubStack⁠</a> if you’re feeling nostalgic</p><p><br /></p><p>As always… happy gaming.</p>

Episode thumbnail for 03 Back From the Drawer | The PSP in 2025

August 2, 2025

03 Back From the Drawer | The PSP in 2025

<p>What if that old PSP sitting in your drawer wasn’t outdated — but quietly waiting for its second life?</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, we take a fresh look at Sony’s iconic handheld &amp; explore how, in 2025, it’s become one of the most capable &amp; affordable ways to experience retro gaming.</p><p><br /></p><p>From Sonic 2 &amp; Final Fantasy VII to homebrew apps, emulation magic, &amp; even modern Wi-Fi support, a modded PSP is more powerful than ever...&amp; maybe even more fun than it was back in the day.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whether you grew up w/ the PSP or just dusted one off… this one’s for you.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 Follow Press Start to Rewind for more stories from the golden age of gaming<br />💾 Support the show on <a href="https://ko-fi.com/3rdand4thretrogames" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ko-fi</a> or <a href="https://3rdand4thretrogames.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SubStack</a> if you’re feeling nostalgic<br /></p><p>As always… happy gaming.</p>

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What is Press Start to Rewind?

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.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Information about guest appearances is not available.

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