Press Start is scored by American video game music composer Jake Kaufman.

The series was created and animated by screenwriter Kevin Folliard and produced by Press Start director Ed Glaser.

The cartoons were created as a way to generate hype for the feature film by introducing people to the world, characters, and humor of Press Start.

They are also noted by their lack of budget constraints allowing more artistic freedom to be taken with the action and effects than that seen in the feature film.

The shorts have since been hosted on the comedy media website That Guy with the Glasses, continuing new episodes now taking place after the film's conclusion, now known as Press Start Adventures.

"[5] In 2011, a direct-to-video sequel was made entitled Press Start 2 Continue, also produced and directed by Ed Glaser.