Cronus Zen PS5 Dongle
Some PS5 games are not supported. Check here for the latest compatibility chart.
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Description
We're no longer able to make these. Please use the HORI Mini-Pad in it's place - it does the same job.Adds PS5 Game Support to the Cronus Zen by enabling PS4 Speciality Mode without connecting a third-party controller (the controller chip is built into the dongle to make this a much cleaner setup). Features:
Note: This product requires a Cronus Zen to function. Important: Some PS5 games do not support PS4 Speciality Mode, and those that do support it can be patched by the game developer at any time, which is obviously out of our control. |
A PS5 game must support PS4 Speciality Mode in order for this product to work with Cronus Zen. It is important for you to be aware that the game developer can remove this feature with a software patch at any time, therefore no returns are accepted after 30 days of purchase, and returns will only be accepted if the Dongle is faulty, not if the game you were playing was patched. You will know if the game has been patched if it tells you that the controller you have connected is not supported. A good example of this is Call of Duty: Vanguard or NBA 2K22 (PS5 versions). There are PS4 speciality mode workarounds available however, for example the Rainbow Six Siege PS5 version of the game was recently patched so that it no longer supports PS4 Speciality mode, but you can switch to the PS4 version of the game using the PS5 crossgen feature, and it will fully work with the PS5 Dongle and Cronus Zen (yes you can use your PS5 DualSense controller with the PS4 version of the game and mods will work just fine). Check here for the latest information. |
For the Cronus Zen to recognize PS5 games, the game must be able to support PS4 Speciality Mode. Most PS5 games do, however some do not, and they can be patched at any time. You can find the latest information regarding compatibility here: https://guide.cronusmax.com/sy...
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Customer Reviews
Short version: you can now fire up your PlayStation 5 games with your favorite controller, if the DualSense isn’t your gig. I have De Quervain’s tenosynovitis or, gamer’s thumb in both wrists. Having a controller with back paddles is a must-have for me. My thumbs are toast after logging hundreds of hours in “Assassin’s Creed Odyssey”.
I had issues at first trying to get past the log in screen of my PS5. It took me quite a while to realize that the Zen Studio software didn’t include the “Enable PS4 Specialty” button!!
I flashed the Zen device, downloaded the 2.09 firmware, deleted and reinstalled the Zen Studio software and THEN the “Enable PS4 Specialty” button appeared.
Make sure you have the 2.09 firmware, people!
Cronus Support: I'm sorry you feel our service is below standard. You made two separate orders with two separate shipping payments. The PS5 Dongle was in stock so that was shipped immediatley. The website does instruct what to do if you wish to add additional items to a current order, simply contact support and they will manually add it for you so you don't have to make a second order and don't have to pay for shipping again.
Admin: There is a printed Quick Start guide inside the box and you are also give the link to all of the main guides and community on our website - you will see the button on the dongle does nothing (yet). Here you go: https://beta.cronusmax.com/readme1st
Thank you for the review!
Admin: Customer absolutely did NOT follow the correct instructions. Looking at the support tickets the firmware and Zen studio software were both old, out of date versions. Every user who blames the hardware for not working simply didn't follow the correct instructions, and it will always be a mystery why they get so upset when you tell them this? Everything is right here - it's why we call the page READ ME FIRST https://beta.cronusmax.com/readme1st