Cronus Zen supports gaming on any Windows 10 or 11 PC. Connect your favorite Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controller, including Mouse & Keyboard support, all with access to the famous Cronus GamePacks and GPC script engine.

👉 This page includes the following important information for Windows PC gaming:

• Supported Windows Versions
• Supported Input Devices
• Steam Support
• DUALSHOCK 4 Emulation
• PC Headset Audio Support

👉 Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Controllers to PC Guides:

• Connect by USB
• Connect by Wireless Adapter
• Connect by Bluetooth

Cronus Zen relies on the latest technologies so it can function at the highest level, so we do not officially support Windows 7 or 8.

All the controllers, mice, and keyboards that are supported by Cronus Zen will work on a Windows laptop or Desktop. 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 done automatically by the Zen 👍

Windows PC gaming has become incredibly popular, so we have made sure that Zen fully supports all the major controllers with Steam, including DUALSENSE, XBOX SERIES X/S, XBOX ELITE S2, DUALSHOCK 4, SWITCH WIRELESS PRO and more!

Here's a list of all major model controllers tested with Zen & Steam (Windows 11), along with the LED colors you can expect when everything is correctly synced.

When gaming on a Windows PC with PS REMOTE PLAY enabled, it allows full PlayStation pass-thru on A1 for original DUALSENSE and DUALSHOCK 4 controllers. There's also a little magic sauce that gives ports A2 and A3 full DUALSHOCK 4 Emulation - so that ANY controller connected to A2 or A3 with PS Remote Play Enabled will output as an original Sony DUALSHOCK 4 controller (including all third-party PS4 controllers like the ASTRO 40, Nacon, Razer and Scuf).

So, for example, if you're playing CoD: Vanguard with a PS5 DUALSENSE Controller - yes, Adaptive Triggers are fully supported - and yes, they're awesome!

We've also added Bluetooth support, so ANY controller paired to the Zen (PS Remote enabled) by Bluetooth, will output as an original DUALSHOCK 4 (note: PC games will now correctly display PlayStation icons).

The example below demonstrates emulation working by connecting an Xbox Series X/S controller to A3, you can see it outputs from the Zen as a DS4. Test by opening Tools > Device Monitor (Shortcut: F3), or go to gamepad-tester.com

When gaming on a PC and you wish to use a wired headset for game audio, it needs to connect directly to the PC's sound card.

Newer models use a single 4 pole TRRS 3.5mm jack that includes headset audio and mic in one single connection. Older headsets have 2 x TRS 3.5mm jacks - one for the microphone (red) and one for the headphones (green).