Controller Setup - USB & Wireless

USB: Matched Setup

Matched is the simplest method. Use the same brand controller on the same brand console, such as an Xbox controller on Xbox or a DualShock controller on PlayStation.

1. 1Connect your Cronus Zen to a PC via PROG USB. Set the Output Protocol in Zen Studio - Device Panel:
   • PS4: PlayStation 4/5
   • Xbox: Xbox One X/S
   • Switch: Nintendo Switch
2. 2Connect the Zen to your console using the CONSOLE/PC USB port.
3. 3Plug the controller into the Zen's A1 USB port. After a few seconds, it should power on and sync.
4. 4Test in-game to confirm all buttons work.

USB: Crossover Setup

Crossover lets you use a controller on a different console, such as a DualSense on Xbox or an Xbox controller on PlayStation.

1. 1Set the Output Protocol in Zen Studio to match your console.
2. 2Connect the Zen to your console via CONSOLE/PC USB.
3. 3Connect the authentication (AUTH) controller, the one that matches the console, to A1. It must stay connected.
4. 4Connect the crossover controller, the one you want to play with, to A3.
5. 5Test in-game.

Wireless: Xbox (Wireless Adapter)

Xbox controllers do not support Bluetooth with Cronus Zen. You need the Xbox Wireless Adapter.

Matched wireless

1. 1Connect the Xbox Wireless Adapter to A3.
2. 2Connect the Xbox controller to A2 using USB. Wait a few seconds, then disconnect.
3. 3The adapter LED blinks, then turns solid white. The controller is paired.

Crossover wireless

Same as matched wireless, but also connect the AUTH controller that matches the console to A1.

Wireless: PlayStation (Bluetooth)

Matched

1. 1Press the P2 Bluetooth pairing button on the Zen. RGB LEDs flash blue.
2. 2On DualShock 4, hold SHARE + PS. On DualSense, hold Create + PS until the light bar flashes.
3. 3When paired, both the controller light bar and Zen LEDs turn solid blue.

Crossover

Use the same Bluetooth pairing steps, but connect the AUTH controller to A1.

Wireless: Nintendo Switch

Switch Pro Controller

1. 1Press P2 on the Zen. LEDs flash blue.
2. 2Hold the SYNC button on the Pro Controller until player LEDs flash.
3. 3When paired, LEDs stop flashing and stay solid.

Joy-Cons (paired separately)

1. 1In Zen Studio, set Output Protocol to Nintendo Switch.
2. 2Connect Zen to the Switch TV Dock via CONSOLE/PC USB.
3. 3Press P2, then hold the Left Joy-Con SYNC button. It vibrates when paired.
4. 4Press P2 again, then hold the Right Joy-Con SYNC button. It vibrates when paired.