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
Connect Cronus Zen™ to the PS4® or PS5®.
Connect a USB cable from the Cronus Zen™ to the left-side USB port on the wheel base.
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.
Press the Connect Button and Back Button simultaneously.
A dot appearing on the display indicates PS3 Mode is active.
Once PS3 Mode is confirmed, disconnect the wheel from the Cronus Zen™.
Ensure the wheel base remains powered on.
Setting 911 Turbo S Wheels to PS3 Mode
(No RF Dongle – Latest Fanatec® Firmware)
Connect Cronus Zen™ to the PS4® or PS5®.
Connect a USB cable from the Cronus Zen™ to the left-side USB port on the wheel.
After self-calibration completes, enter PC Mode by pressing the Back Button for approximately one second.
There will be no wheel button illumination.
Press the Connect Button and Back Button simultaneously.
The wheel button illumination will display the PlayStation® symbol, indicating PS3 Mode is active.
Once PS3 Mode is confirmed, disconnect the wheel from the Cronus Zen™.
Ensure the wheel remains powered on.
Setting 911 GT2 Wheels to PS3 Mode
Connect Cronus Zen™ to the PS4® or PS5®.
Connect a USB cable from the Cronus Zen™ to the left-side USB port on the wheel.
After self-calibration completes, enter PC Mode by pressing the Back Button for approximately one second.
The “– – –” indicator will disappear from the display.
Press the Connect Button and Back Button simultaneously.
The wheel button illumination will display the PlayStation® symbols, indicating PS3 Mode is active.
Once PS3 Mode is confirmed, disconnect the wheel from the Cronus Zen™.
Ensure the wheel remains powered on.
Setting 911 GT3 RS / RS V2 Wheels to PS3 Mode
Connect Cronus Zen™ to the PS4® or PS5®.
Connect the wheel’s USB cable to the Cronus Zen™.
After self-calibration completes, press the Base Button and Select Button simultaneously.
The wheel is now in PS3 Mode.
Disconnect it from the Cronus Zen™, ensuring the wheel remains powered on.
Setting a ClubSport Wheel Base to PS3 Mode
Connect all components as instructed while the PS4® or PS5® is powered off.
Power on the ClubSport Wheel Base (CSW).
Power on the PS4® or PS5®.
Wait until the console reaches the main menu and the wheel completes calibration.
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.
Information
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
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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