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PlayStation Portable utilizes tiny encased optical discs

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A bizarre intersection of modern optical media and retro cartridges. The universal media disc spun rapidly inside a protective white casing, producing a distinct scraping noise during heavy loading screens.

PlayStation Portable utilizes tiny encased optical discs
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