# Fanatec PS3 Mode

Set the Fanatec® wheel to **PS3 Mode** before enabling Zen’s **Wheel Mode**.\
PS3 Mode is required for full Force Feedback functionality.

## Setting CSR / CSR Elite Wheels to PS3 Mode

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Connect Cronus Zen™ to the PS4® or PS5®.
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Connect a USB cable from the Cronus Zen™ to the left-side USB port on the wheel base.
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After the wheel completes self-calibration, enter PC Mode by pressing the Back Button for approximately one second.

The “– – –” indicator will disappear from the display.
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**Press the Connect Button and Back Button simultaneously.**

A dot appearing on the display indicates **PS3 Mode** is active.
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Once PS3 Mode is confirmed, disconnect the wheel from the Cronus Zen™.

Ensure the wheel base remains powered on.
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## Setting 911 Turbo S Wheels to PS3 Mode

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*(No RF Dongle – Latest Fanatec® Firmware)*

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Connect Cronus Zen™ to the PS4® or PS5®.
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**Connect a USB cable from the Cronus Zen™ to the left-side USB port on the wheel.**
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**After self-calibration completes, enter PC Mode by pressing the Back Button for approximately one second.**

There will be **no wheel button illumination**.
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**Press the Connect Button and Back Button simultaneously.**

The wheel button illumination will display the **PlayStation® symbol**, indicating PS3 Mode is active.
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Once PS3 Mode is confirmed, disconnect the wheel from the Cronus Zen™.

Ensure the wheel remains powered on.
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## Setting 911 GT2 Wheels to PS3 Mode

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Connect Cronus Zen™ to the PS4® or PS5®.

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**Connect a USB cable from the Cronus Zen™ to the left-side USB port on the wheel.**

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**After self-calibration completes, enter PC Mode by pressing the Back Button for approximately one second.**

The “– – –” indicator will disappear from the display.
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**Press the Connect Button and Back Button simultaneously.**

The wheel button illumination will display the **PlayStation® symbols**, indicating PS3 Mode is active.
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Once PS3 Mode is confirmed, disconnect the wheel from the Cronus Zen™.

Ensure the wheel remains powered on.
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## Setting 911 GT3 RS / RS V2 Wheels to PS3 Mode

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Connect Cronus Zen™ to the PS4® or PS5®.
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Connect the wheel’s USB cable to the Cronus Zen™.
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**After self-calibration completes, press the Base Button and Select Button simultaneously.**
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**The wheel is now in PS3 Mode.** 

**Disconnect it from the Cronus Zen™, ensuring the wheel remains powered on.**
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## Setting a ClubSport Wheel Base to PS3 Mode

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Connect all components as instructed while the PS4® or PS5® is powered off.
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Power on the ClubSport Wheel Base (CSW).
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Power on the PS4® or PS5®.

Wait until the console reaches the main menu and the wheel completes calibration.
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**On the Universal Hub, press the Select Button and Circle Button simultaneously immediately after auto-calibration completes.**

The tuning display will show a **red dot**, indicating that **PS3 Mode** is active.
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## **Information**

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With Cronus Zen™, you can navigate game menus using your Fanatec® wheel, including titles that previously did not support menu navigation via wheel input.

**Button Functions (PS4®):**\
• **Home Button:** L3 + R3\
• **Share Button:** Bottom-left black button on the rim

#### Additional Requirement for Certain Fanatec® Rims

For rims such as:\
• BMW M3 GT2\
• Formula Black\
• Formula Carbon\
• Porsche 918 RSR

Immediately after the ClubSport Wheel Base completes auto-calibration, press one of the following combinations:

• **Select (9) + Horn (22)**\
or\
• **Select (9) + Circle (3)**

Press the buttons simultaneously to activate the required mode.

## **Warning**

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During Force Feedback (FFB) initialization and auto-calibration, do not touch the wheel.\
Unexpected movement may cause injury or result in incorrect calibration.

For additional methods and troubleshooting related to Fanatec® PS3 Mode, refer to the relevant topic in the Cronus forums.


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