# Native vs Emulation

## Native vs Emulation

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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?

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**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?

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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

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**✔️ 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

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**✔️ 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