05 The Handheld That Waited

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…but as a companion. 💬 Join the community: Come hang out with us on Discord → https://discord.com/invite/rDKZR4tN5T📖 Read deeper reflections: Visit the Substack → https://substack.com/@edwinriverathree☕ Support the pod: Keep the batteries charged → https://ko-fi.com/3rdand4thretrogames

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 that keeps it alive today, we celebrate the Go for what it always was:A handheld from the future, waiting patiently for its moment.Thank you to listener, Darren Green from Australia, for adding to this week's conversation.🎧 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.

What if that old PSP sitting in your drawer wasn’t outdated — but quietly waiting for its second life?In this episode, we take a fresh look at Sony’s iconic handheld & explore how, in 2025, it’s become one of the most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.

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

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!

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.