Setting up a Cronus Zen can be confusing, so here’s a definitive guide to using Cronus Zen on your Xbox One and Xbox Series X console. Using a Crotus Zen can give you an advantage on all the top games, such as Overwatch 2. If you still have an Xbox, PlayStation or Switch pro controller, you’re all set!
USB controller
If you don’t have an Xbox wireless adapter, you can connect your controller via Cronus Zen’s A1 USB port using the following instructions:
- Connect your Cronus Zen to your PC using the PROG port (mini USB)
- Open Zen Studio -> Device Panel -> Set Emulator Output Protocol to Car
- Make sure that PS4 specialty and PS Remote Play are not enabled in Zen Studio
- Disconnect all USB cables from your Cronus Zen
- Connect your Cronus Zen to your Xbox console using the CONSOLE/PC Port (micro USB)
- Connect an Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One controller to port A1 and press the Xbox button to turn it on
Note that a supported controller connected to the A1 will act as the donor controllerthe provision with necessary authentication.
Xbox Wireless Adapter
You must always have a wired donor controller connected to the A1 port of your Cronus Zen for authentication. Your wireless remote will be disconnected continuously if none is connected.
The Xbox Wireless Adapter is a patented dongle that uses Xbox Wireless, which has faster transmission speeds and lower latency than Bluetooth.
- Connect your Cronus Zen to your PC using the PROG port (mini USB)
- Open Zen Studio -> Device Panel -> Set Emulator Output Protocol to Car
- Make sure that PS4 specialty and PS Remote play are not enabled in Zen Studio
- Disconnect all USB cables from your Cronus Zen
- Connect your Cronus Zen to your Xbox console using the CONSOLE/PC Port (micro USB)
- Connect your Xbox Wireless Adapter to port A3
- Connect your Xbox controller to port A2 and press the Xbox button to turn it on
- Wait a few seconds for the A2 status to light up flash vegetablethen you can detach your Xbox controller from port A2
bluetooth controller
You must always have a wired donor controller connected to the A1 port of your Cronus Zen for authentication. Your Bluetooth controller will constantly disconnect if none is connected.
We recommend clearing your Cronus Zen’s Bluetooth cache, regardless of the type of Bluetooth controller you will be using. You can do this by following these three simple steps:
- Open Zen Studio
- Device panel -> Erase BT Devices
- Click Yes
Cronus Zen’s Bluetooth does not support Xbox controllers with firmware 5.1.13.3146.0 and above. You must use one Xbox Wireless Adapter instead of.
Xbox and PlayStation controllers
You can connect your Xbox and Playstation Bluetooth controller by following these simple steps:
- Connect your Cronus Zen to your PC using the PROG port (mini USB)
- Open Zen Studio -> Device Panel -> Set Emulator Output Protocol to Car
- Make sure that PS4 specialty and PS Remote Play to be not turned on in Zen Studio
- Disconnect all USB cables from your Cronus Zen
- Connect your Cronus Zen to your Xbox console using the CONSOLE/PC Port (micro USB)
- Connect an Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One controller to port A1 (license donor)
- Press the P2 button, Bluetooth pairing, on your Cronus Zen until the status lights up flash blue
- DualSense controllers: Hold the Create and PS buttons together until the controller’s touchpad flashes white
- DualShock 4 Controllers: Hold the Share and PS buttons together until the controller light bar flashes white
Nintendo Switch Wireless Pro Controller
You can connect your pro controller by following these simple steps:
- Connect your Cronus Zen to your PC using the PROG port (mini USB)
- Open Zen Studio -> Device Panel -> Set Emulator Output Protocol to Car
- Make sure that PS4 specialty and PS Remote Play are not enabled in Zen Studio
- Disconnect all USB cables from your Cronus Zen
- Connect your Cronus Zen to your Xbox console using the CONSOLE/PC port (micro USB)
- Connect an Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One controller to port A1 (license donor)
- Press the P2 button, Bluetooth pairing, on your Cronus Zen until the status lights up flash blue
- Press and hold the sync button on your pro controller until the status of player 1-4 lights up flashing green
There you have it! You are now a expert when connecting one of your supported controllers to your Cronus Zen via USB, wireless adapteror Bluetooth.
We have one last note for you about headsets. You must use a wireless or wired headset that plugs directly into your Xbox console, regardless of your controller connection type. Wired headsets connected directly to a controller can cause CPU issues with your Cronus Zen.
If you also have Playstation 5, you can use your Cronus Zen with or without a dongle as follows.
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