USB

Follow the steps below to set up your console and controller via USB.

Matched (USB)

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MATCHED (USB) is the simplest setup method and supports PlayStation®4, Xbox®, and Nintendo Switch® consoles and controllers.

Xbox Series X|S® Controller to an Xbox Series X®

1

Connect Cronus Zen to a Windows PC using the PROG USB port.

PS5: Follow the dedicated PS5 setup guide.

PS4: Open Zen Studio > Device Panel and set the Output Protocol to PlayStation 4/5.

Xbox: Open Zen Studio > Device Panel and set the Output Protocol to Xbox One X/S.

Switch: Open Zen Studio > Device Panel and set the Output Protocol to Nintendo Switch. Refer to the Nintendo Switch page for additional required settings.

2

Connect your Cronus Zen to the console using the CONSOLE/PC USB cable (the short USB cable is recommended).

3

Plug the controller into the Zen’s A1 USB port. After a few seconds, the controller will power on and sync with the Cronus Zen.

4

Test the controller in-game to confirm that all buttons function correctly.

Crossover (USB)

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The CROSSOVER setup supports PlayStation®, Xbox®, and Nintendo® Switch consoles.

In a CROSSOVER configuration: • The controller that matches the console (authentication controller) connects to A1. • The controller you want to use connects to A3.

PS5® DualSense™ to Xbox Series X|S®

1

Connect Cronus Zen to a Windows PC using the PROG USB port.

PS5: Follow the dedicated PS5 setup guide.

PS4: Open Zen Studio > Device Panel and set the Output Protocol to PlayStation 4/5.

Xbox: Open Zen Studio > Device Panel and set the Output Protocol to Xbox One X/S.

Switch: Open Zen Studio > Device Panel and set the Output Protocol to Nintendo Switch. Refer to the Nintendo Switch page for additional required settings.

2

Connect the Cronus Zen to the console using the CONSOLE/PC USB port.

This CROSSOVER example uses an Xbox Series X console and a PS5 DualSense controller.

3

Connect the Xbox® controller to the Zen’s A1 USB port. It must remain connected while using a CROSSOVER controller. This is referred to as the authentication (AUTH) controller.

4

Connect the CROSSOVER controller to the A3 USB port.

5

Test the controller in-game to confirm that all buttons function correctly.