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
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