Cronus Zen supports all major consoles, official controllers, and most licensed third-party controllers. Here's the full compatibility breakdown.
PlayStation 5
| Console | Supported |
|---|
| PS5 | Yes |
| PS5 Digital | Yes |
| PS5 Slim | Yes |
| PS5 Pro | Yes |
| Controller | USB | Bluetooth |
|---|
| DualSense | Yes | Yes* |
| DualSense Edge | Yes | Yes* |
*BT does not support Adaptive Triggers, Rumbles, Gyroscope, or Mic. Requires Zen Link or Bypass.
Xbox Series X|S
| Console | Supported |
|---|
| Xbox Series X | Yes |
| Xbox Series S Digital | Yes |
| Controller | USB | Adapter | Bluetooth |
|---|
| Xbox X|S (1914) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Xbox Elite Series 2 Core | Yes | Yes | No |
Licensed Xbox X|S Controllers
| Controller | USB | Adapter |
|---|
| Gamesir G7 SE | Yes* | No |
| Nacon RIG Pro Compact | Yes | No |
| PDP Afterglow | Yes | No |
| PowerA Fusion Pro 2 / 3 | Yes | No |
| PowerA Spectra Infinity | Yes | No |
| Razer Wolverine v2 / Chroma | Yes | No |
| Scuf Instinct / Pro | Yes | Yes |
| Turtle Beach Recon / REACT-R | Yes | No |
| Victrix Gambit Dual Core | Yes | No |
*Gamesir G7 SE requires firmware update via the Gamesir Nexus app with RAW stick mode enabled.
PlayStation 4
| Console | Supported |
|---|
| PS4 | Yes |
| PS4 Slim | Yes |
| PS4 Pro | Yes* |
*PS4 Pro: Use the rear USB port. Front ports don't provide enough power.
| Controller | USB | BT | Audio | AUTH |
|---|
| DualShock 4 v1 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| DualShock 4 v2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
DS4 v2
The DS4 v2 supports audio, headsets, and works as an AUTH controller. Look for the blue lightbar on the touchpad to identify a v2.
Xbox One
| Console | Supported |
|---|
| Xbox One / One S / One S Digital / One X | Yes |
| Controller | USB | Adapter |
|---|
| Xbox One (1537, 1697) | Yes | Yes |
| Xbox One S (1708) | Yes | Yes |
| Xbox Elite (1698) | Yes | Yes |
| Xbox Elite Series 2 | Yes | Yes |
Nintendo Switch
| Console | Supported |
|---|
| Nintendo Switch / OLED / Lite / TV Dock | Yes |
| Controller | USB | Bluetooth |
|---|
| Joy-Cons (L+R) | No | Yes |
| Switch Wireless Pro | No | Yes |
| Hori Switch Horipad | Yes | No |
| Gulikit ZEN Pro | Yes | Yes |
Switch requirement
Enable Pro Controller Wired Communication in System Settings → Controllers and Sensors.
PlayStation 3
| Controller | USB | Bluetooth |
|---|
| DualShock 3 | Yes | Yes |
| PS Move Motion / Navigation | No | Yes |
Xbox 360
| Controller | Supported |
|---|
| Xbox 360 Wired | Yes |
| Xbox 360 Wireless | No |
Nintendo Wii
| Controller | USB | Bluetooth |
|---|
| Wii U Pro | No | Yes |
| Wiimote | No | Yes* |
| Wiimote Plus | No | Yes |
*Original Wiimote doesn't support gyroscope (needs MotionPlus adapter). A USB Sensor Bar can be used for IR tracking.
PC, Android & Apple
PC
Cronus Zen can be used on PC, but official support is not provided. Do not leave the PROG USB connected when starting a game.
Android: Enable PS Remote Play in Zen Studio → Device Panel. Connect via USB-C OTG adapter. Wait 10 seconds before connecting a controller to A3.
Apple (iPad/iPhone/Mac): Same setup — enable PS Remote Play, connect via Lightning or USB-C adapter, wait 10 seconds, then connect controller to A3.
