Although pressing the boost caused the frame rate to fall roughly. Ninja Gaiden Black was another title that ran at 60fps, providing “ silky smooth gameplay.” Jet Set Radio Future also maintained its 60fps for the most part. However, increasing the internal resolution scale from 1x is not advised, resulting in huge frame rate drops. The controller layout was also set nicely. Halo: Combat Evolved and ran flawlessly on 60fps besides causing minor hiccups during smoke and fog effects. Modern Vintage Gamer plays through some well-renowned Xbox titles to test the compatibility of Steam Deck. The walk-through and the additional pieces needed to install Xemu can be found on the official Xemu website. On the other hand, you can install the Xemu from the packages available on the Steam Deck. You can download the “ EmulationStation Desktop Edition,” which provides a clean and inviting user interface. The Youtuber shows two ways to install the Xemu emulator on Steam Deck. Xemu emulator is “ A free and open-source application that emulates the original Microsoft Xbox game console, enabling people to play their original Xbox games on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.” Modern Vintage Gamer shows that the Xemu emulator can be utilized to play many prominent Xbox titles on Steam Deck.

The Xemu emulator also provides Rumble support to Steam Deck. A Youtuber, Modern Vintage Gamer, has utilized the Xemu emulator to run original Xbox games on the Steam Deck. Surprisingly, the portable is also compatible to emulate nostalgic olden titles from decennia ago. The recently released Halo Infinite can also run on Steam Deck through SteamOS. Games like Grand Theft Auto 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, Alien Isolation, and Elden Ring can run on the device. The portable is able to run most AAA titles smoothly at good settings. The console is designed to keep up with the modern titles that demand high-end specifications to run without burning your fingers. With easy-to-use controls in this powerful handheld, your Steam library can be enjoyed on the go. A whole computer is condensed right into your hands. The Steam Deck lived up to its hype and has proven to be a worthy contender for Nintendo Switch.

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