Yes, you can play Fallout 3.
Yes, you can play Fallout 3.
I simply downloaded the GOTY version from Steam and it functioned perfectly on Windows 7. No adjustments were needed, and no one assisted me with it.
I believe it should work fine now that it's been around eight years. Just check for any crashes, as the game seems to have some coding issues that can cause errors. There are resources available that explain how to resolve those problems.
Your device is too new to support the latest Windows versions, which is why it can't launch the launcher for Fallout 3. Most guides exist because many users are trying to get it to work, and there are so many solutions available. It’s not that you’re imagining it—just the software requirements don’t match your system.
Uncertain about how to describe the situation. I understand your brother-in-law owns both GOTY versions of New Vegas and 3, and Windows 8.1, but the games keep crashing no matter what he tries. He's done everything possible to fix it, but it still doesn't work smoothly for him. For me, the games ran perfectly without any issues. Please accept this as a fact and consider it. I won't respond to your next message since it seems you're dealing with a problem you need to accept. Have a good day!
Fallout 3 is still running smoothly but you'll still encounter crashes and weird glitches. If it works at all, you'll get the complete experience. By the way, I'm a fan.