What if that old PSP sitting in your drawer wasn’t outdated — but quietly waiting for its second life?In this episode, we take a fresh look at Sony’s iconic handheld & explore how, in 2025, it’s become one of the most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 PSP is more powerful than ever...& maybe even more fun than it was back in the day.Whether you grew up w/ the PSP or just dusted one off… this one’s for you.🎧 Follow Press Start to Rewind for more stories from the golden age of gaming💾 Support the show on Ko-fi or SubStack if you’re feeling nostalgicAs always… happy gaming.
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02 The Handheld That Held So Much
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 from the golden age of gaming💾 Support the show on Ko-fi or SubStack if you’re feeling nostalgicAs always… happy gaming
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01 Let's Press Start
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 episode, I’ll share what this podcast is all about — who it’s for, why I started it, & what you can expect each week.So grab a coffee (or bourbon), power up something old, & settle in.Let’s press start.& rewind together.Ways to support - Ko-Fi & SubStack - Happy gaming!
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Everything Starts with a Sound
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.
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.
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