Steam running on the Retroid Pocket 5 (Not Cloud Gaming)
Games like BioShock, Fallout 3, and New Vegas run surprisingly well on the Retroid Pocket 5 using DRM-free versions from GOG. Ideally, I’d run all my PC-emulated games through Steam, and after a lot of trial and error, I FINALLY got it running.
The main issue? Memory limitations—most “large” games crash on launch due to Steam’s resource usage.
Potential Solution:
I’m working on a script that: • Limits Steam’s process priority within Winlator. • Kills SteamWebHelper.exe when not needed. • Launches Steam in “Minimal Mode” to reduce overhead. • Kills background services (Friends, Community, Workshop updates). • Any other optimizations suggested by smarter people than me (please share any ideas in the comments!)
I’m excited to see what this little device can do! I’ve been working on a tutorial video, so if you’re interested, feel free to subscribe—I just started making videos and truly appreciate any support!
Videos
Games like BioShock, Fallout 3, and New Vegas run surprisingly well on the Retroid Pocket 5 using DRM-free versions from GOG. Ideally, I’d run all my PC-emulated games through Steam, and after a lot of trial and error, I FINALLY got it running.
The main issue? Memory limitations—most “large” games crash on launch due to Steam’s resource usage.
Potential Solution:
I’m working on a script that: • Limits Steam’s process priority within Winlator. • Kills SteamWebHelper.exe when not needed. • Launches Steam in “Minimal Mode” to reduce overhead. • Kills background services (Friends, Community, Workshop updates). • Any other optimizations suggested by smarter people than me (please share any ideas in the comments!)
I’m excited to see what this little device can do! I’ve been working on a tutorial video, so if you’re interested, feel free to subscribe—I just started making videos and truly appreciate any support!
Videos