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.

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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.

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What if that old PSP sitting in your drawer wasn’t outdated — but quietly waiting for its second life?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

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