Can Steam Deck Run Tales of Symphonia?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Tales of Symphonia
Spec-based estimate
Overkill: Steam Deck crushes this
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 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 4830 (2,500) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7850 (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+, 2.6GHz | Intel Core i3-530, 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 940, 3.0GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 7 GB | 7 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Tales of Symphonia?
Yes. Tales of Symphonia is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. Our spec-based estimate: S (Overkill).
What settings should I use for Tales of Symphonia on Steam Deck?
For Tales of Symphonia on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 560 Ti; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Tales of Symphonia have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Tales of Symphonia is officially Deck Verified by Valve. It meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: controller support, readable text, full-screen display and good performance on Steam Deck.
