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Handheld Benchmarks: Can the Steam Deck Run Bloodborne?

The emulation scene exploded in 2026 with the release of ShadPS4 v0.15. Here is how the Steam Deck OLED handles the most requested titles.

Bloodborne via ShadPS4 (v0.15.1)

With the latest patches and "Lossless Scaling," we are seeing a playable 30-35 FPS on the Steam Deck OLED. While it requires some visual compromises, playing Bloodborne on the go is finally a reality.

The Medium (SteamOS 3.7)

Testing the dual-reality mechanics on the latest SteamOS shows that Valve has optimized memory management for high-demand titles. We maintained a stable 40 FPS on Medium settings—a significant jump from last year.

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For those who want 1080p / 120Hz handheld gaming, the ROG Ally X remains the hardware of choice.

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