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41 Cronus Zen guides: setup, PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, mouse and keyboard, Zen Link, firmware, and fixes for errors and a Zen that is not detected.

Getting started

  • Quick startCronus Zen from box to playing: update firmware, connect to Studio, program scripts, set the output protocol, plug into your console and test it.
  • Connect to your PCConnect a Cronus Zen to your PC through the PROG port with a data cable, then pick Cronus Bridge in Studio in Chrome, Edge or Opera.
  • Update firmwareUpdate Cronus Zen firmware in your browser: hold the blue reset button, plug in the CONSOLE/PC port, connect in the Updater and install the latest.
  • Program scriptsPut scripts on your Cronus Zen: connect through PROG, pick scripts from the catalogue, choose slots, press Program, then switch slots on the Zen.
  • Output protocolSet the Cronus Zen output protocol in Zen Studio, with the value to choose for Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and GameSir controllers.

Consoles

  • PlayStation 5Play on PS5 with a Cronus Zen and a DualSense or DualSense Edge, using Zen Link or the manual bypass.
  • PlayStation 4Set up a Cronus Zen on PS4, PS4 Slim or PS4 Pro with a DualShock 4, or play another controller with a DualShock 4 v2 as AUTH.
  • Xbox Series X|S and Xbox OneConnect a Cronus Zen to Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One, with an Xbox controller in A1 or a crossover controller in A3.
  • Nintendo SwitchSet up a Cronus Zen on Switch, Switch OLED or Switch Lite, docked or handheld, with Nintendo or crossover controllers.
  • Android and ApplePlay with a controller on an Android or Apple phone, tablet or computer through a Cronus Zen and an OTG, Lightning or USB-C adapter.
  • PS3, Xbox 360 and WiiWhich PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii consoles and controllers work with the Cronus Zen, and how each controller connects.

Controllers

  • Supported controllersWhich controllers work with the Cronus Zen on PS5, PS4, PS3, Xbox, Switch and Wii, how each one connects, and the known exceptions.
  • Wired controllersConnect a controller to the Cronus Zen by USB, either the console's own controller or a crossover controller from another platform.
  • Wireless controllersPair an Xbox, PlayStation or Switch controller to the Cronus Zen wirelessly, over Bluetooth or the Xbox Wireless Adapter.
  • HeadsetsWhich headset connections work through the Cronus Zen, with PS5 Zen Link, Switch and Xbox headset fixes.
  • GameSir on PlayStationSet up a GameSir G7 Pro, G7 8K or Tarantula 8K on PlayStation through the Cronus Zen, with Zen Link or the PS5 bypass.
  • GameSir on XboxOne-time GameSir G7 SE setup for the Cronus Zen on Xbox, and the fix for missing GameSir T7 headset audio.
  • DS4 Back ButtonPair the Zen DS4 Back Button, map its back buttons on the Cronus Zen screen, then connect to PlayStation, Xbox or Switch.

Mouse and keyboard

  • Native vs emulationNative mouse and keyboard vs Cronus Zen emulation: what each one means for aim assist, scripts, tuning and which games work.
  • Supported mice and keyboardsWhich consoles, mice and keyboards work with the Cronus Zen, and which keyboards need BIOS mode, the Ignore List, the right cable or new firmware.
  • Mouse and keyboard setupHook a mouse and keyboard up to the Cronus Zen: switch off scripts, use ports A1, A2 and A3, then test the inputs in Zen Studio.
  • Mouse and keyboard settingsMap keys, then tune aim, deadzones and the ballistic curve for mouse and keyboard in Zen Studio Live and save the profile to your Cronus Zen.

Racing wheels

  • Racing wheelsWhich racing wheels and games work with Cronus Zen Wheel Mode, plus the power and shifter checks to do before setup.
  • Wheel on PS5Set up a supported Fanatec or Logitech wheel on PS5 through Cronus Zen Wheel Mode, PS4 Speciality and an AUTH controller.
  • Wheel on PS4Set up a supported Fanatec or Logitech wheel on PS4 through Cronus Zen Wheel Mode with a DualShock 4 v2 as the AUTH controller.
  • Fanatec PS3 modePut a Fanatec CSR, Porsche 911 or ClubSport wheel into PS3 mode so force feedback works through Cronus Zen Wheel Mode.

Zen Link

  • Zen Link setupSet up the Zen Link for Cronus Zen: check V1 or V2, plug it into A1, install the Zenlink app and join it to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
  • Zen Link PS5 settingsThe PS5 settings a Zen Link needs for native play: power saving, controller options, Use USB Cable and the DualSense Edge stick profile.
  • Zen Link status lightWhat each Zen Link status light colour and blink means: startup, Wi-Fi, PS5 Native Mode, updates, red error codes and brightness.
  • Zen Link updateHow the Zen Link updates itself over Wi-Fi, what the light shows while it installs, and the one-time upgrade for a Zen Link V1.
  • Zen Link factory resetFactory reset a Zen Link with a needle in the pinhole on the back, then set it up again. A last resort that erases all its settings.
  • Zen Link problemsFixes for Zen Link problems: app Connection Failed, Zen Link not found, Wi-Fi not connecting, no PS5 connection, headset audio and red lights.

Troubleshooting

  • Zen not detectedCronus Zen not showing up on your PC? Check the cable, the port and the browser, and get Cronus Bridge or Cronus Zen into the device list.
  • Error messagesFixes for Cronus Zen error messages: Firmware Version Incompatible, E3, E3001, E3002, Stack or Bytecode errors, and a Zen that freezes.
  • Xbox controller not connectingXbox controller not working through a Cronus Zen? Power cycle the Zen with the controller left plugged in, then hold the Xbox button.
  • Hard resetHard reset a Cronus Zen with P1 and P2 to wipe every script and setting, then reconnect, update the firmware and program your scripts again.

Scripts

  • What is a Zen script?A Cronus Zen script is a small GPC program on the Zen that changes your controller input before it reaches the console. How scripts work, slots and files.
  • Enter a license keySome scripts open with a code typed on the Cronus Zen screen. Where to get the code, and how to type it with your controller.
  • Open a script menuHow to open a script menu on the Cronus Zen with your controller, on PlayStation and Xbox, and how to tell a script is running.
  • Can you get banned?Yes, in some games. What Activision, Epic and 2K say about the Cronus Zen and scripts, what happens when a game detects one, and what we cannot promise.
  • Free vs paid scriptsWhat you get with free Cronus Zen scripts, the Cronus Zens Club, cronus2K and All Scripts, and how to pick between them.