# Native vs Emulation ## Native vs Emulation *** Understanding the difference between **Native Mouse & Keyboard support** and **Mouse & Keyboard Emulation** is essential for knowing how your inputs are handled in-game. ## Difference between Native and Emulation? *** **Native MK support** means the game accepts mouse and keyboard input **directly. MK Emulation** means your mouse and keyboard are translated into **controller inputs**. **Native:** Mouse and Keyboard goes **directly** into the **PC/Console** **Emulation:** Mouse and Keyboard goes into the **Cronus ZEN** first then into the **PC/Console** ## Why do we need MK Emulation? *** Most console games **do not support native mouse and keyboard input.** Mouse & Keyboard emulation is necessary because it **tricks the console into thinking your mouse & keyboard are a standard controller**. ## Native Pros & Cons *** **✔️ Pros** * **Direct Input** – No emulation or conversion needed * **Plug & Play** – No additional software or setup **❌ Cons** * **No Aim Assist** – Games treat you like a PC player, so aim assist is removed * **Limited Game Support** – Only available in select titles * **No M.O.D Support** – You can’t use Scripts with native input ## Emulation Pros & Cons *** **✔️ Pros** * **Controller Aim Assist** – Take advantage of **aim assist** in shooters * **Works in Any Game** – Even those with no native MK support * **Full M.O.D. Support** – Use Scripts * **Advanced Tuning** – Adjust sensitivity, smoothing, deadzones, aim assist behavior * **Custom Mapping** – Remap every key/button to fit your style **❌ Cons** * **Input Translation** – Inputs are converted to controller signals, not raw MK * ⚙**Initial Setup Required** – Needs Zen Studio, profile import, and tuning  --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://guide.cronuszen.com/mouse-and-keyboard/native-vs-emulation.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.