Steam Deck Runs PS4 Games As Well As The Console Itself

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Valve’s Steam Deck console looks like it can run PlayStation 4 games just as well as the PS4 can. The new handheld console was recently released, and Steam Deck reviews from several outlets have already been published, most of which praise the new device. While the Steam Deck does have its limitations, such as short battery life and relatively small internal storage space, those are aspects that are usually expected from handheld consoles.

The biggest advantage the Steam Deck has over other handheld consoles, though, is the enormous library of games that are available on Valve’s platform. However, not all of the titles that are on the Steam storefront are currently compatible with the new portable device. While some games innately work with the Steam Deck because of their minimal system requirements, some may not work at all with the device due to hardware limitations or may require an update to be compatible. Thankfully, Valve has already launched its Steam Deck Game Compatibility Check feature that lets users see which games are already compatible with the console.

Related: Steam Deck 2 Is Already Being Considered By Valve

In Digital Foundry’s (via Push Square) review of the Steam Deck, it found that the new handheld gaming PC was capable of running PS4 games on par with or better than the actual console the games were originally developed for. According to Digital Foundry, games like Death Stranding, Horizon Zero Dawn, and 2018’s God of War all run at a minimum of 30 frames-per-second, with some of them capable of reaching even higher framerates when the cap is turned off. The caveat, however, is that the games are being played at 720p, which is lower than the PS4’s usual 1080p output. However, with the Steam Deck’s