Can Steam Deck Run NBA 2K17?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for NBA 2K17
Spec-based estimate
Risky: below the minimum specs
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 430 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6450 1GB or better (2,500) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / ATI® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better (6,750) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 805 @ 2.50 GHz or better | Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 70 GB | 70 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run NBA 2K17?
NBA 2K17 is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for NBA 2K17 on Steam Deck?
For NBA 2K17 on Steam Deck we estimate: Low at 800p, sub-30 FPS likely. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 770 2GB; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does NBA 2K17 have Steam Deck verified status?
No, NBA 2K17 is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
