Is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis runs on the Steam Deck, but performance can struggle. Valve lists it as Unsupported due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Silver on ProtonDB across 206 reports.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Developer
- SEGA
- Publisher
- SEGA
- Release
- August 5, 2020
- Price
- See on Steam
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel ® Core™ i3-4150
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GT430
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 103 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard (DirectX 9.0c and above)
- Additional Notes: Monitor Resolution: 1280ｘ720 pixels or higher Only XInput controllers are supported. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel ® Core™ i9-10900
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 SUPER
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 103 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard (DirectX 9.0c and above)
- Additional Notes: Monitor Resolution: 1920ｘ1080 pixels Only XInput controllers are supported. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 206 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 8 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
Battery & recommended settings
Estimated battery life
- Recommended preset
- low
- Typical power draw
- ~25 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 7.0-3 Steamos version 3.2 Bios version F7A0105
Tips for playing Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis playable on Steam Deck?
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis runs on the Steam Deck, but <em>performance can struggle</em>. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Silver</strong> on ProtonDB across 206 reports.
›Is Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis at 40–60 fps (based on 8 community reports). These are usually the framerate players settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum.
›How long does the battery last playing Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 2h 26m at 40 fps on Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis at 40–60 fps, based on 8 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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