Connect by USB

Connect your favorite supported PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo controllers to a Cronus Zen (w/ USB Cable) and a PlayStation 4.
⚡IMPORTANTDO NOT have any scripts or GamePacks enabled until you are happy with your controller's setup and performance (disabled = press the memory slot button until the Zen gearhead logo is on the OLED screen), and remember, if your controller ever disconnects, glitches or becomes unresponsive, simply tap Zen's reset button to resync.
👉 This page includes the following (USB) Controller to PlayStation 4 guides:
﻿﻿PS4 DUALSHOCK 4 to PS4﻿
﻿﻿PS5 DUALSENSE to PS4﻿
﻿﻿XBOX SERIES X/S to PS4﻿
﻿﻿XBOX ELITE S2 to PS4﻿
﻿﻿XBOX ONE to PS4 
﻿﻿TIPS AND TRICKS 
🎧 HEADSET AUDIOWhile Zen supports most wired headsets connecting to the controller, you should know that audio is heavy on the CPU. This isn't a problem if you do not use GamePacks or scripts, but if you are, audio may affect its performance by causing the controller to disconnect or introduce lag. It is highly recommended that if you are using powerful MODs, switch to a wireless headset or any headset that connects directly to the console and not the controller.
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See the ﻿Wired Headset Users page for more detailed information.
Cronus Zen USB Port/Button Labels
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🎮 DUALSHOCK 4 (USB)
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The DUALSHOCK 4 CUH-ZCT2 (DS4 v2) is our preferred controller for all PS4 crossover setups. The table below speaks for itself 😁
DS4 Model
License Donor
Audio USB
Audio Bluetooth
DS4 Speaker
Switch Audio
CUH-ZCT1X﻿
﻿NO﻿
﻿NO﻿
﻿NO﻿
﻿NO﻿
﻿NO﻿
CUH-ZCT2X﻿
﻿YES﻿
﻿YES﻿
﻿YES﻿
﻿YES﻿
﻿YES﻿
﻿X: U=USA, E=Europe, J=Japan﻿
DUALSHOCK 4 CUH-ZCT2 Controller Sticker
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Setup Hardware: PlayStation 4 console, DUALSHOCK 4 v2 controller, Zen Studio ﻿ and Zen Firmware ﻿. 
﻿IMPORTANT: Make sure your PlayStation controller is fully charged, or it will likely disconnect or not detect at all.
Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PC from PROG (mini-USB).
Open ZEN STUDIO ﻿ > Device Panel > Emulator Output Protocol set to AUTO.
Make sure that PS4 Speciality and PS Remote Play are NOT enabled.
NOTE: Unplug all USB cables from Zen (no power).
Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PS4 CONSOLE from CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB).
NOTE: If using a PS4 PRO, Zen must connect to the REAR USB PORT.
Connect a DUALSHOCK 4 v2 controller to A1 and press the PS button to power it on.
If successful, the Zen RGBs and DUALSHOCK 4 lightbar 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: You can connect a wired headset to the DUALSHOCK 4 v2 controller. However, it is recommended that you use a wireless headset, or one that connects directly to the console and not the controller. For more details see the ﻿Wired Headset Users page.
🎮 DUALSENSE (USB)
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Setup Hardware: PlayStation 4 console, DUALSENSE controller, Zen Studio ﻿ and Zen Firmware ﻿. 
﻿IMPORTANT: Make sure your PlayStation controller is fully charged, or it will likely disconnect or not detect at all.
Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PC from PROG (mini-USB).
Open ZEN STUDIO ﻿ > Device Panel > Emulator Output Protocol set to AUTO.
Make sure that PS4 Speciality and PS Remote Play are NOT enabled.
NOTE: Unplug all USB cables from Zen (no power).
Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PS4 CONSOLE from CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB)
NOTE: If using a PS4 PRO, Zen must connect to the REAR USB PORT.
Connect a DUALSHOCK 4 v2 controller to A1(license donor).
Connect a DUALSENSE controller to A3 and press both PS buttons to power them on.
If successful, the Zen RGBs and DUALSENSE touchpad will change to solid BLUE﻿, indicating that Zen, controller, and console are now correctly paired. If not? make sure the controllers are both powered on by pressing the PS buttons, then press Zen's reset button a couple of times and that should re-sync everything. 
﻿AUDIO: You can connect a wired headset to the DUALSENSE controller. However, it is recommended that you use a wireless headset, or one that connects directly to the console and not the controller. For more details see the ﻿Wired Headset Users page.
🎮 XBOX (USB)
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Setup Hardware: PlayStation 4 console, XBOX SERIES X/S, XBOX ELITE S2 and XBOX ONE controllers, Zen Studio ﻿ and Zen Firmware ﻿. 
﻿IMPORTANT: Make sure your Xbox controller is fully charged/fresh batteries, or it will likely disconnect or not detect at all.
Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PC from PROG (mini-USB).
Open ZEN STUDIO ﻿ > Device Panel > Emulator Output Protocol set to AUTO.
Make sure that PS4 Speciality and PS Remote Play are NOT enabled.
NOTE: Unplug all USB cables from Zen (no power).
Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PS4 CONSOLE from CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB)
NOTE: If using a PS4 PRO, Zen must connect to the REAR USB PORT.
Connect a DUALSHOCK 4 v2 controller to A1(license donor).
Connect the XBOX controller to A3 and press both XBOX and PS buttons to power them on.
If successful, the Zen RGBs will change to solid BLUE﻿, and the XBOX 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 PS and XBOX buttons, then press Zen's reset button a couple of times and that should re-sync everything. 
﻿AUDIO: You can connect a wired headset to the XBOX controller, or if that doesn't work connect it to the A1 DUALSHOCK 4 v2 donor controller. However, it is recommended that you use a wireless headset, or one that connects directly to the console and not the controller. For more details see the ﻿Wired Headset Users page.
🕹️ CROSSOVER BUTTON MAPPINGAll Community GamePacks include built in Auto-Crossover functionality, so you still have access to PS4 only features such as Touchpad, even when using an Xbox or other non-PlayStation controller. See the PlayStation Crossover GamePack for more details 👍
These are the major Xbox controller models that have been tested working with a PS4 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)
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Xbox One 1708 (4.8.1908.0 Reverted)
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Xbox Series X/S 1914 (5.13.3118.0)
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Xbox Elite 1698 (2.3.2388.0)
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Xbox Elite S2 1797 (4.8.1908.0)
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Xbox Series X/S 1914 (5.13.3143.0)
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TIPS & TRICKS
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💡PRO TIPConnect a wired Keypad or Keyboard to A2 and use it alongside your controller for powerful GamePack MODs, Scripts, and Build/Edit Macros. This is REALLY popular with Battle Royale, CoD & Apex players who are slaying with the new 32bit Community Supported GamePacks 😉
🚦LIVE MONITORINGIf 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 PS4 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). 
☢️TROUBLESHOOTINGIf 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.
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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.
The DUALSHOCK 4 is paired to the console by Bluetooth.
For more detailed help, check out the extensive ﻿TROUBLESHOOTING 👈 guide.
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