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# Tournament Mode

Tournament Mode disables features that may provide gameplay automation, including:

• Scripts\
• Macros\
• GamePacks

The following features remain available:

• Cross-Over Controller support\
• Automatic Button Remapping

### How to Enable Tournament Mode

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1. Connect Cronus Zen™ to a Windows® PC using a **mini-USB cable** via the **PROG USB port**.
2. Open **Zen Studio**.
3. Navigate to **Tools → Zen Operational Mode**.
4. Select **Tournament Mode**, then click **Finish**.

### Confirm Tournament Mode

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When Tournament Mode is active:

• The status bar will display **Tournament Mode**.\
• The firmware label will show **TE** next to the firmware version.\
• The Zen OLED screen will display the Tournament Mode graphic.

You can click the status bar at any time to reopen the **Zen Operational Mode** interface.


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