Mouse & Keyboard Setup - Cronus Zen
Use mouse and keyboard on console with Cronus Zen. This guide covers the difference between native and emulated mouse and keyboard, setup steps, and supported devices.
Native vs Emulation
Understanding the difference is essential for knowing how your inputs are handled.
Why emulation?
Most console games do not support native mouse and keyboard. Emulation makes the console see your mouse and keyboard as a controller, which lets you keep aim assist and use scripts.
Supported Platforms
- PC
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
- PlayStation 5, using Bypass or Zen Link
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
Connect & Configure
- 1Turn OFF scripts. Press the right blue Memory Slot button on the Zen and cycle until the Collective Minds logo appears with no scripts active.
- 2Connect devices:
- A1: Controller
- A2: Keyboard
- A3: Mouse
- PROG USB: To your PC for Zen Studio
- 3Check detection in Zen Studio. Open Device tab and look under Connected Devices. Your mouse and keyboard should appear. A question mark icon only means no custom icon, and it can still work.
- 4Test inputs. Open Tools - Device Monitor:
- Move mouse - RX/RY values change
- Press WASD - LX/LY values change
- Try spacebar and other keys for additional mappings
M&K takeover
Once connected to the Zen, your mouse and keyboard control the console, not your PC. You may need a second set of mouse and keyboard, or an MK switch, to toggle between PC and Zen.
Supported Mice
Wireless mice require the supplied USB dongle. Bluetooth is not supported. Additional mouse buttons may need to be mapped to keyboard keys using manufacturer software.
Supported Keyboards
Not listed?
If your mouse or keyboard is not listed, it does not always mean it is unsupported. It may just not have been tested. Most standard USB devices work fine.