Bethesda's Gamebryo and Creation Engine RPGs—specifically *Fallout: New Vegas* and *The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim*—are legendary open-world experiences that define portable gaming on devices like the Steam Deck.
Thanks to DroidDeck, you can now play the official Steam PC releases of *Fallout: New Vegas* and *Skyrim* natively on Qualcomm Snapdragon handhelds (such as the Ayn Odin 2 and Retroid Pocket 5) with full audio, cloud saves, and controller support.
Here is the complete configuration guide to achieve a rock-solid 60 FPS.
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1. Prerequisites and Installation
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2. Optimal Graphics & Display Configuration
When launching the game for the first time, the launcher config dialog will appear:
Recommended Settings for 60 FPS:
1280x720 (720p 16:9). Let DroidDeck's gamescope integer scaler upscale to 1080p.Off or FXAA (MSAA causes unnecessary memory bandwidth contention on mobile GPUs).High (modern Snapdragon chips have plenty of unified RAM).MediumMedium75%---
3. Recommended INI Tweaks for High Stability
To eliminate micro-stutters and audio hitching in the Mojave Wasteland or Skyrim wilderness:
cd ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/22380/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/My\ Games/FalloutNV/
Fallout.ini and verify or set these values: iNumHWThreads=4
bUseThreadedAI=1
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4. Controller Configuration & Back Paddles
Both *New Vegas* and *Skyrim* have native Xbox 360 controller support built in.
#0D1319] border border-white/10 font-mono text-xs text-droiddeck-cyan">F5 (Quick Save) in DroidDeck's [Controller Editor for instant one-touch saving before difficult battles!---
Performance Benchmark Summary
Tested on an Ayn Odin 2 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 / Adreno 740):
| Location / Scenario | Resolution | Framerate | GPU Load | Power Draw |
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| Goodsprings (Outdoors) | 720p / High | 60 FPS Locked | 52% | 4.8W |
| New Vegas Strip (Dense) | 720p / High | 54–60 FPS | 68% | 5.4W |
| Bison Steve Hotel (Indoors) | 720p / High | 60 FPS Locked | 38% | 4.1W |
| Whiterun (Skyrim) | 720p / Medium | 55–60 FPS | 64% | 5.2W |
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Next Steps
Looking for other verified games to play on your handheld? Check out our list of the Top 15 Verified PC Games for DroidDeck or browse our Device Compatibility Database.