PlayStation 5
Cronus Zen supports all versions of the PlayStation 5 console. Connect your favorite PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo controller, including Mouse & Keyboard support, all with access to the famous Cronus GamePacks and GPC script engine.
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The Cronus Support Center, Discord, Forums, and every comment section you can think of, has a whole bunch of Zen users who are completely confused by how PS5 support works, what the different methods are, and knowing when and how to use them. Unfortunately, they all have one thing in common - they didn't read this page of the guide yet :)
So here it is, playing PS5 games requires just 2 methods. PS4 SPECIALITY or PS REMOTE PLAY. There is no third method, it's one or the other. Play a game without its correct method and your controller will disconnect every 8-10 minutes, disconnect straight away, or not boot the game at all.
The good news is, knowing which method to use, and then setting it up, couldn't be easier! If you get the following error, or one like it when booting a PS5 game, then it will not support the PS4 SPECIALITY method, so instead you must use the PS REMOTE PLAY method.
You can scroll down for more details, but that's pretty much all there is to it. As soon as you know which method to use for your PS5 game, simply navigate to the correct PS4 SPECIALITY or PS REMOTE PLAY instructions and you're good to go! Note: PS4 games will always use the PS4 SPECIALITY method.
Console Version | Supported |
PlayStation 5 Disc Edition | YES |
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition | YES |
All the controllers, mice, and keyboards that are supported by Cronus Zen will work on the PlayStation 5 with either PS4 SPECIALITY or PS REMOTE PLAY (read below to see which one you need). That includes most licensed controllers for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo by either USB, Wireless Adapter, or Bluetooth, as well as most Mice and Keyboards. All default button re-mapping is also done automatically for you by the Zen👍
PlayStation
- PS5 Controllers
- PS4 Controllers
- PS3 Controllers
Xbox
- Xbox X/S Controllers
- Xbox One Controllers
- Xbox 360 Controllers
Nintendo
- Switch Controllers
- Wii Controllers
Other
- Mice & Keyboards
- Mobile Devices
- Zen Back Button
- Racing Wheels
We recommend you test every game you have, both PS5 and PS4 versions, using PS4 SPECIALITY first, so that you know for sure if it will work or not. Many PS5 games work with this method, as well as most if not all PS4 games - Click here for the current known list of compatible PS5 games.
It is easy to find out if the game you are trying to play works with PS4 SPECIALITY or not. If the PS5 game fails to boot and you see an error saying that the controller is not compatible or a message that the controller has disconnected, it will NOT work with the PS4 SPECIALITY method, so you must use the PS REMOTE PLAY method instead.
We have managed to source a good quantity of the NACON PS4 SPECIALITY CONTROLLER 🛒 that is 100% compatible with PS4 SPECIALITY. Available to buy in our store today.
You can also use the Cronus PS5 Dongle if you have one (we're unable to make these anymore so pleeease stop asking, they're sold out - forever. Any sold on Amazon or ebay are cheap sound cards designed to look like Cronus PS5 Dongle).
Click here for the PS4 SPECIALITY 👈 step-by-step instructions.
The only time you need to use the PS REMOTE PLAY method is when the game does not support PS4 SPECIALITY. That's the beginning and end of it.
It is easy to find out if the game you are trying to play requires PS REMOTE PLAY or not. If the PS5 game fails to boot and you see an error saying that the controller is not compatible or a message that the controller has disconnected, then the only supported method for that game is PS REMOTE PLAY.
It requires a good quality internet connection, preferably wired ethernet, and any PC/Mac/iOS/Android device to run the official SONY PS REMOTE PLAY app, or the awesome open-source CHIAKI REMOTE PLAY for both Windows and Android devices.
Click here for the PS REMOTE PLAY 👈 step-by-step instructions.
For your convenience, we've created a Google Sheet that lists all currently known PS5 games that support / don't support the PS4 SPECIALITY method.
While we do our best to keep this list updated and as accurate as possible, there may be errors so let us know if we need to make any corrections.
If your PS5 game does not support third-party PS4 controllers but has a PS4 version of the game available (example: Warzone), you will still be able to play the PS4 version of the game with your DUALSENSE controller using the PS4 SPECIALITY method, including full GamePack and script support, without any disconnections.
GREEN = PS4 SPECIALITY (PS4 SPECIALITY DONOR CONTROLLER REQUIRED) RED = PS REMOTE PLAY
PS4 SPECIALITY
PS REMOTE PLAY