Can you Play EA Sports College Football 25 on Steam Deck?

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Sports games are a great way to enjoy your favorite sports and also a fun way to support your favorite team. These kinds of games are fun when playing with friends. One of the popular sports games that is gaining a lot of popularity in the United States is the EA Sports College Football 25 game.

While this is a great game for those who are fans of college football and the line, there seems to be an issue. And what issue could an EA Sports game have? Well, the simple fact is that the game is available only on the Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Yes, you heard that right, the game is not available on PC or the popular handheld console Steam Deck.

So, if you are someone who loves this game but wants to play it either on their Windows PC or the Steam Deck, how do you get about it? Well, we have a solution that you can follow to play the game on your Steam Deck.

QUICK ANSWER

You can play College Football 25 on your Steam Deck via Remote Play. However, to use Remote Play, you’ll also need one of the compatible consoles: PS5 or Xbox Series X|S.

How To Play College Football 25 on Steam Deck

As I’ve stated earlier, the game was made available only for the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X and S. So if you have a PC or the Steam Deck, you can still play the game by using the Remote Play feature. With the help of Remote Play, you can play your console games on your Steam Deck as well as your Windows PC, but since we are talking about the Steam Deck, let’s focus on that.

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College Football 25

What Is Remote Play, and Why Do You Need It?

Remote Play is a way to play and access your Xbox or PlayStation games either on your PC, smartphone, or even your Steam Deck. For this to work you will need your consoleโ€™s dedicated app or program installed on your device, ensure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and is in either rest or sleep mode. So, let’s take a look at how you can Remote Play the EA Sports College Football 25 game on your Steam Deck in detail.

Remote Play EA Sports College Football 25 from Xbox Console

The first thing to make sure of is that you have the game installed on your console. The EA Sports College Football 25 is available for the Xbox Series X and Series S only.

Enable Remote Play On your Xbox Console

  1. Switch on your Xbox and connect it to your Wi-Fi network.
  2. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open up he guide.
  3. Choose the Profile and System > Settings.
  4. Select Devices and Connections, and finally Remote features.
  5. Now, select the Enable Remote Features checkbox
  6. Under the Power Options, select Sleep.
  7. Press the Xbox button on your controller and pick Turn off Console to put the Xbox in Sleep mode.

Setup Steam Deck for Xbox Remote Play

There is no official Xbox Remote Play app available for the Steam Deck. To get this functionality, we will have to use a third-party app called Greenlight to play your games remotely from the Xbox console. Let’s take a look at the steps.

  1. Power up your Steam Deck. Ensure that the Steam Deck and your Xbox console are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Now, press the power button on your Steam Deck and select Desktop Mode.
  3. Launch your favorite web browser and search for the Greenlight app. If you don’t find it, click here to visit the GitHub page.
  4. Once the file has been downloaded, right-click on it and select Properties. Ensure that the Executable checkbox has been selected.
  5. Open the Console app on your Steam Deck. Simply drag and drop the downloaded file to the Console app.
  6. At the end of the text, type in Install and press the Enter key.
  7. Go to the Home Directory of your Steam Deck and drag the Greenlight folder from the Downloads folder to the Applications folder.
  8. Now, launch the Greenlight app on your Steam Deck. You will be asked to sign in with your Microsoft account. Use the same account that was used for your Xbox console.
  9. Restart the Greenlight app and choose My Console followed by Start Stream.
  10. Finally select the EA Sports College Football 25 and play it right away.
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Source: Steamdeck

And this is how you can remotely play EA Sports College Football 25 on your Steam Deck. Yes, it might seem like a lengthy process, but it’s ideal if you simply want to enjoy the game on a smaller screen.

Remote Play EA Sports College Football 25 from PlayStation Console

If you have the game on your PlayStation 5 console, you can follow these steps to enjoy the game on your Steam Deck. The game has not been released for the PlayStation 4. For PlayStation Remote Play to work, you need to use a third-party app called Chiaki. Hereโ€™s how you can do it.

Setup Chiaki and Register Your PlayStation 5

  1. Power up your Steam Deck and select the Discover Store.
  2. Search for Chiaki and click the Install button to install it to your Steam Deck.
  3. Now launch the Chiaki app to register your PS5 console.
  4. Head over to psnflipscreen.games on your web browser.
  5. Enter your PlayStation account name. This will give you the account ID and the Encoded ID.
  6. Copy the Encoded ID and paste the ID into Chiaki where it says PSN.
  7. On your PS5, open the Settings app and choose System.
  8. Select Remote Play and ensure that the toggle is set to On. Choose Link Device and enter the code displayed on your PS5 into the PIN text box of Chiaki.

Once the registration is done, you can adjust a few settings for Chiaki. The setting can include what the PS5 does when remote play is active, the resolution, FPS, video bitrate, and codec.

Remote Play Using Chiaki on Steam Deck

With the console registered, and the settings adjusted, it is time to add the app to the Steam client. Here are the steps.

  1. Launch Steam on your Steam Deck and click on Add Game, followed by Add Non-Steam Game.
  2. Select the checkbox next to Chiaki and click on the Add Selected Programs button.
  3. Enable Game Mode on your Steam Deck and launch Chiaki.
  4. Now, press the Steam key on your Steam Deck and decide on the control layout option.
  5. Pick a Gamepad with a Mouse Trackpad. You can then adjust the various settings that you like based on the game you will be playing.
  6. Double-click on the PS5 icon in Chiaki. If asked, you will have to let it wake up.
  7. Once done, you will enter the PS5โ€™s home screen right away.
  8. Select the EA Sports College Football 25 game and enjoy your game right away on the Steam Deck.

So this is how you can play NCAA College Football 25 on Steam Deck. Yes, this is a bit tricky sort of method but, it does work fine. I mean, if you’re looking to play the game on your Steam Deck, this is the only way to go. It seems to be a shame that EA avoided releasing a PC version of the game. If they did, you could simply install Windows 11 on your Steam Deck and enjoy the game right away. If these methods worked for you, let us know in the comments section.

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Enjoy games, 90's hip-hop, and tech. Loves exploring the infinite world of laptops and food. Every ready to provide assistance in anything that rocks his boat. Will gladly enjoy capturing memories through various lenses. Worked previously at PiunikaWeb as an author and researcher.

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