PlayStation®5 Bypass

We recommend Zen Link™ instead. Zen Link™ enables PS5® Native Mode with a one-time setup, while the bypass below is a manual procedure that has to be repeated.

This page explains how to set up the PlayStation®5 bypass with the Cronus Zen™ and a DualSense™ or DualSense Edge™ controller.

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Setup

1

Enable Bluetooth®

Go to Settings → Accessories → General → Advanced Settings.

If Bluetooth® is already On, continue with the next step.

If it is Off, select Turn On Bluetooth and press ✕. The PS5® console restarts automatically.

2

Connect the controller over Bluetooth®

Use the Bluetooth Accessories screen to connect your DualSense™ or DualSense Edge™ controller wirelessly.

3

Set the communication method

Go to Settings → Accessories → Controller (General) → Communication Method, choose Use USB Cable, and press ✕ to confirm.

4

Put the Zen into Gearhead mode

Connect the Zen to the PS5® front USB port. If the display shows a GamePack or script icon, tap the right blue button until the Gearhead logo appears.

To verify that Gearhead is the default screen, unplug the rear USB cable, then reconnect it once and confirm the Gearhead logo is still displayed.

Unplug the cable again so the Zen is no longer connected to the PS5®.

5

Connect your controller to the Zen

Connect the controller to the Zen's A1 USB port on the left side.

6

Highlight the controller

Go to Settings → Accessories → General → Turn Off Accessories and highlight your DualSense™ or DualSense Edge™ controller with the D-pad.

Do not press ✕. The controller only needs to be highlighted.

7

Execute the bypass

While holding D-pad Right, reconnect the USB cable to the Zen's rear USB port. Keep holding for about five seconds, until the Zen display flashes and returns to the Gearhead logo.

Release D-pad Right, then press ○ to exit the menu and launch your game.

The bypass is now active.

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Trademark notice

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