Can you play Pokemon on the Steam Deck?

avatarReoccuringRace·7 months ago
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avatarSigningSpine·7 months ago

Nope, you can't play Pokémon directly on the Steam Deck since Pokémon games are not available on the Steam platform. Pokémon titles are primarily distributed through Nintendo's consoles and their respective digital platforms.

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avatarCarryingMonte·7 months ago

Short answer: No. Pokémon games are a no-go on the Steam Deck.

avatarSawingBully·7 months ago

Technically no, since Pokémon games are exclusive to Nintendo’s platforms. But, you could use emulators to play Pokémon games on the Steam Deck. It's a bit of a gray area legally and technically, so proceed with caution and respect the games’ copyrights.

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