Supported Xbox X/S Controllers
Cronus Zen supports the original Xbox Series X/S, and most licensed third-party Xbox Series X/S controllers. They can all be connected to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch consoles, including support for PC and Android gaming, all with full MOD & GPC scripting capabilities!
โ WARNING
Original Microsoft Xbox Controllers updated to 5.15.3165.0 are disconnecting after a few minutes. Currently, this is available only to subscribers of the Xbox Insiders Program. So, if you have updated, you should revert to 5.13.3146.0 while a more permanent solution is investigated.
๐ This page includes the following important information for Xbox Series X/S gaming:
- ๏ปฟOfficial Xbox Series X/S Controllers
- ๏ปฟThird-Party Xbox Series X/S Controllers๏ปฟ
๐ Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Controllers to Xbox Series X/S Guides.
- ๏ปฟConnect by USB
- ๏ปฟConnect by Wireless Adapter
- ๏ปฟConnect by Bluetooth๏ปฟ
๏ปฟ
All special editions and variations of the official Microsoft Xbox Series X/S Controller are compatible with Cronus Zen (USB & Xbox Wireless Adapter - Bluetooth is not supported).
๐ IMPORTANT
Make sure the Xbox controller is always fully charged or has fresh batteries, otherwise it will disconnect from the Cronus Zen.
Controller Model | Firmware | USB | Wireless Adapter | Bluetooth |
Xbox Series X/S (1914) | 5.13.3143.0 | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Xbox Series X/S (1914) | 5.13.3146.0 | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Xbox Series X/S (1914) | 5.15.3165.0 | ๏ปฟNO*๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO*๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Xbox Series X/S (1914) | 5.15.3168.0 | ๏ปฟNO*๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO*๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
๏ปฟ*The controller currently disconnects every few minutes. Currently, this version is only available to subscribers of the Xbox Insiders Program. You can revert to 5.13.3146.0 for full functionality. This issue will be investigated once the firmware is available to the public as it is buggy and likely not the final version.๏ปฟ
Don't worry if your licensed Xbox Series X/S controller is not listed, it may still work we just haven't tested it yet. If you find an Xbox Series X/S controller that works and is not on this list, let us know in the community ๐
Remember, Xbox Series X/S controllers are different to Xbox One Controllers. Be sure you know the correct model of controller before setting it up with Zen๐
Xbox Series X/S Controller | USB | Wireless Adapter | Bluetooth |
Nacon RIG Pro Compact | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
PDP Afterglow | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
PowerA FUSION Pro 2 | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
PowerA Spectra Infinity | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
PowerA Enhanced | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Razer Star Wars (Boba Fett) | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Razer Star Wars (Mandalorian) | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Razer Star Wars (Rebel) | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Razer Wolverine v2 | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Razer Wolverine v2 Chroma | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Scuf Instinct | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Scuf Instinct Pro | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Turtle Beach Recon | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Victrix Gambit Dual Core | ๏ปฟYES๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Not all third-party Xbox controllers support audio. However, it is recommended that you use a wireless headset, or one that connects directly to the console and not the controller. To find out why, see the Wired Headset Users page.
These Xbox Series X/S Controllers are NOT compatible with Cronus Zen:
Xbox Series X/S Controller | USB | Wireless Adapter | Bluetooth |
Thustmaster ESWAP S PRO | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Thustmaster ESWAP X PRO | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Any unlicensed Xbox X/S controller | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
Any specialized controller like H.O.T.A.S. | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ | ๏ปฟNO๏ปฟ |
๏ปฟConnect by USB
๏ปฟConnect by Wireless Adapter
๏ปฟConnect by Bluetooth