Does Cronus Zen Work on PS5?

The Cronus Zen is one of the more well-known controller accessories in recent years. With it, you can easily pair any controller to any console, making it the most definitive controller adapter available. Grabbing one of these is a great way to play the games you love with the controllers you love without spending top dollar on a modded controller. Considering all of that, the real question is: Does Cronus Zen work on PS5?

Cronus Zen Working on PS5

Yes, Cronus Zen does work on all versions of the PS5. More information on the device and the PlayStation 5 can be found here.

How to Set Up Cronus Zen on Controller

To set up the device with your PS5, you need to install Zen Studio on your PC. Follow these instructions to do that with ease:

1. Using the PROG USB port on the Cronus Zen, connect the device to your PC.
2. With the device connected, open up Zen Studio Version 1.5.0 Build 76.
3. Head to the Device tab.
4. At the bottom of the page, set the Output Protocol to PlayStation 5 in Emulator Mode.
5. Now, go to the Programmer tab.
6. Drag and of the available GamePacks and drag it to a free memory slot.
7. Unplug the PROG USB cable, and you’re good to go!

How to Set Up Cronus Zen on Your Console

Now that the controller is set up, you need to change your settings on the PS5. Follow these instructions to do so:

1. Disable your console’s Bluetooth.
   • Accessories – General – Advanced Settings – Turn Off Bluetooth
2. Change your controller settings to USB Cable.
   • Accessories – Controllers- Communication – Use USB Cable
3. Change vibration and trigger intensity to strong.
   • Accessories – Controllers – Vibration Intensity – Strong.
   • Accessories – Controllers – Trigger Effect Intensity – Strong.
4. Adjust the power saving mode.
   • System – Power Saving – Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off – Don’t Turn Off.
   • System – Power Saving – Features Available in Rest Mode – Supply Power to USB Ports – Always.
   • System – Power Saving – Features Available in Rest Mode – Enable Turning on PS5 from Network.
5. Enable remote play on your console.
   • System – Remote Play – Enable Remote Play.
6. Enable console sharing.
   • Users and Accounts – Other – Console Sharing and Offline Play – Enable.

Has This Been Confirmed?

Although the Cronus Zen website declares that its product works on the PlayStation 5, several users have said it does not as of the January 24 update. Consequently, if the update was done, then the product would no longer work. Currently, the temporary solution to this issue is to play your games using PS Remote Play.