Connect by USB

Connect your favorite supported PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo controllers to Cronus Zen and a PlayStation 3 with USB.

This page includes the following (USB) Controller to PlayStation 3 guides:

⚡IMPORTANT

DO NOT run any scripts or GamePacks until you are happy with your controller's setup and performance - and remember, if your controller ever disconnects, glitches or becomes unresponsive, simply tap Zen's reset button to resync.

Cronus Zen USB Port/Button Labels
Cronus Zen USB Port/Button Labels

🎮 DUALSHOCK 3 (USB)

Setup Hardware: PlayStation 3 console, DUALSHOCK 3 controller, Zen Studio and Zen Firmware .

  1. Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PC from PROG (mini-USB).
  2. Open ZEN STUDIO > Device Panel > Emulator Output Protocol set to PLAYSTATION 3.
  3. Make sure that PS4 Speciality and PS Remote Play are NOT enabled. NOTE: Unplug all USB cables from Zen (no power).
  4. Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PS3 CONSOLE from CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB).
  5. Connect a DUALSHOCK 3 controller to A3 and press the PS button to power it on.
If successful, the Zen RGBs will change to solid BLUE, and the DUALSHOCK 3 Player 1 LED will change to RED, indicating that Zen, controller and console are now correctly paired. If not? make sure the controller is powered on by pressing the PS button, then press Zen's reset button a couple of times and that should re-sync everything.

AUDIO: There is no headset support with the PlayStation 3.

🎮 PLAYSTATION (USB)

Setup Hardware: PlayStation 3 console, DUALSENSE and DUALSHOCK 4 controllers, Zen Studio and Zen Firmware .

  1. Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PC from PROG (mini-USB).
  2. Open ZEN STUDIO > Device Panel > Emulator Output Protocol set to PLAYSTATION 3.
  3. Make sure that PS4 Speciality and PS Remote Play are NOT enabled. NOTE: Unplug all USB cables from Zen (no power).
  4. Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PS3 CONSOLE from CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB).
  5. Connect your preferred PLAYSTATION controller to A3 and press the PS button to power it on.
If successful, the Zen RGBs and DUALSHOCK 4 lightbar and DUALSENSE touchpad will change to solid BLUE, indicating that Zen, controller and console are now correctly paired. If not? make sure the controller is powered on by pressing the PS button, then press Zen's reset button a couple of times and that should re-sync everything.

AUDIO: There is no headset support with the PlayStation 3.

🎮 XBOX (USB)

Setup Hardware: PlayStation 3 console, XBOX SERIES X/S, XBOX ELITE S2 and XBOX ONE controllers, Zen Studio and Zen Firmware

  1. Connect CRONUS ZEN to PC using PROG (mini-USB)
  2. Open ZEN STUDIO > Device Panel > Emulator Output Protocol set to PLAYSTATION 3.
  3. Make sure that PS4 Speciality and PS Remote Play are NOT enabled. NOTE: Unplug all USB cables from Zen (no power).
  4. Connect CRONUS ZEN to the PS3 CONSOLE using CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB)
  5. Connect your preferred XBOX controller to A3 and press the XBOX button to power it on.
If successful, the Zen RGBs will change to solid BLUE, and the XBOX SERIES/ELITE S2/ONE LED will stop flashing and change to solid WHITE, indicating that Zen, controller and console are now correctly paired. If not? make sure the controllers are both powered on by pressing the XBOX buttons, then press Zen's reset button a couple of times and that should re-sync everything.

AUDIO: There is no headset support with the PlayStation 3.

These are the major Xbox controller models that have been tested working with a PlayStation 3 and the Cronus Zen. The Windows Xbox Accessories App detects all versions and can be used to test vibration and buttons.

Xbox One 1537 (2.3.2381.0)
Xbox One 1537 (2.3.2381.0)
Xbox One 1708 (4.8.1908.0 Reverted)
Xbox One 1708 (4.8.1908.0 Reverted)
Xbox Series X/S 1914 (5.13.3118.0)
Xbox Series X/S 1914 (5.13.3118.0)
Xbox Elite 1698 (2.3.2388.0)
Xbox Elite 1698 (2.3.2388.0)
Xbox Elite S2 1797 (4.8.1908.0)
Xbox Elite S2 1797 (4.8.1908.0)
Xbox Series X/S 1914 (5.13.3143.0)
Xbox Series X/S 1914 (5.13.3143.0)

TIPS & TRICKS

💡PRO TIP

Connect a wired Keypad or Keyboard to A2 or A3 and use it alongside your controller for powerful GamePack MODs, Scripts, and Build/Edit Macros. This is REALLY popular with Fortnite, CoD & Apex Legends players who are slaying with the new 32bit Community Supported GamePacks 😉

🚦LIVE MONITORING

If you wish to monitor controller outputs in real-time with Zen Studio, connect the PROG (mini-USB) cable from Zen to PC, and keep the Zen connected to your PlayStation 3 with the CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB) cable. Open Zen Studio and make sure the Zen is detected, then go to the Device panel and select Tools > Device Monitor (Shortcut: F3).

☢️TROUBLESHOOTING

If the Zen RGB LEDs do not light up, or if no controller buttons are responding, unplug all USB cables from the Zen, reconnect, then press Zen's reset button and that should fix it. Make sure the controllers are powered on.



If your controller disconnects:

  • The controller connected to A1 does not work as a donor (e.g., DS4 v1).
  • The USB cable from the controller to the Zen is bad.
  • The USB port on the controller is damaged.

For more detailed help, check out the extensive TROUBLESHOOTING 👈 guide.



Updated 06 Jun 2022
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