PS5 Setup
This page has everything you need to setup your Cronus Zen to a PS5 & DualSense controller. You must use Zen Studio , and Zen's firmware must be upgraded to .
🚫 Important
Every setting on this page for the PS5 must be applied before using the GamePack. If you fail to match ANY of these settings, the GamePack WILL NOT WORK!
Also make sure the DualSense® controller is fully charged when using with Cronus Zen as there's not enough power to charge (this can be resolved by using the powered Cronus MK USB Switch).
- Connect Cronus Zen to your Windows PC using the PROG USB port.
- Open Zen Studio .
- Navigate to the Device tab.
- Set the Output Protocol to PLAYSTATON 5.
- Then navigate to the Programmer tab, select the Apex BEAM2.0 PS5/PC GamePack, drag it to the first free memory slot, then program (see below for video demo).
- That's it! You can now unplug the PROG USB cable from the Zen.
📺 Watch this video to see how easy it is to download & program a Zen GamePack 👉
If you see an error saying "Failed to Retrieve Packs", it means your ISP is blocking the Cronus server, so you will need to use a VPN service. There are many free ones, we recommend the Google Chrome plugin VeePN.
To access the settings menu, click the ⚙️ icon at the top right of the PS5 screen, then...
Disable Bluetooth
Accessories > General > Advanced Settings > Turn Off Bluetooth
USB Cable
Accessories > Controllers > Communication > Use USB Cable
Vibration Intensity Settings
Accessories > Controllers > Vibration Intensity > Strong (Standard)
Accessories > Controllers > Trigger Effect Intensity > Strong (Standard)
DualSense Edge: These settings can be found in the default Profile 1
Power Saving
System > Power Saving > Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off > Don't Turn Off
System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode > Supply Power to USB ports > Always
System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode > Enable Turning on PS5 from Network
Enable Remote Play
System > Remote Play > Enable Remote Play
Console Sharing
Users and Accounts > Other > Console Sharing and Offline Play > Enable
Disable Auto Updates
System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings > Disable both Download Update Files Automatically and Install Update Files Automatically.
Disable Auto Updates (Rest Mode)
System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode > Disable Stay Connected to the Internet.
Cronus Zen supports all features of the DualSense & DualSense Edge controllers (USB).
DualSense Model | USB | BLUETOOTH |
|---|---|---|
DualSense (CFI-ZCT1W) | YES | YES* |
DualSense Edge (CFI-ZCP1) | YES | YES* |
DualSense (PS5/PC) | USB | BLUETOOTH |
|---|---|---|
Adaptive Triggers | YES | NO |
Haptic Feedback | YES | NO |
Two Finger/Swipe Touchpad | YES | YES |
Gyroscope | YES | NO |
Controller Mic | YES | NO |
Audio Headset | YES | NO |
Requires A1 AUTH Controller | NO | N/A |
DualSense Edge (PS5/PC) | USB | BLUETOOTH |
|---|---|---|
Adaptive Triggers | YES | NO |
Haptic Feedback | YES | NO |
Two Finger/Swipe Touchpad | YES | YES |
Gyroscope | YES | NO |
Controller Mic | NO | NO |
Audio Headset | YES** | NO |
Requires A1 AUTH Controller | YES** | N/A |
*DualSense Bluetooth does not support Adaptive Triggers so it cannot support the features of any BEAM GamePack.
**A headset must be connected to the AUTH controller (In this case the standard DualSense that must be connected to A1. Tip: You can also connect a wireless headset directly to the PS5.
Here are the steps for setting up a DualSense or DualSense Edge controller to a PS5 using a Cronus Zen.
NOTE: These steps must be done every time you reset your PS5.
To play with a DualSense Edge on a PS5 using a Cronus Zen, you'll also need a standard DualSense controller to A1.
- Connect a standard DualSense Controller directly to your PS5.
- Go to Settings > Accessories > Turn Off Accessories > Select the DualSense controller so that it turns off.
- Unplug the DualSense from the PS5 and connect it to Zen's A1 USB port.
- Connect the Zen to the PS5 from its rear CONSOLE/PC USB port and wait for 10 secs.
- That's it! 🙂
- DUALSENSE EDGE & CROSSOVER: If you are using a DualSense Edge, or any other brand of controller, a standard DualSense® must always be connected to A1, and the controller you wish to game with then connects to USB ports A2 or A3.
If you are using a DualSense Edge® controller, you must change the built-in Right Stick Sensitivity/Deadzone settings to default or it will break Anti-Recoil (all the sensitivity/curve settings are handled by the GamePack)
- Go to Settings > Accessories.
- Select DualSense Edge Wireless Controller > Custom Profiles.
- Select Create Custom Profile, call it 'Apex BEAM2.0', then select OK.
- Select the profile you created and...
- Right Stick Sensitivity Curve: Default
- Curve Adjustment: 0
- Deadzone Adjustment: 0%
You can now follow the In-Game Settings instructions, then check out The M.O.D.s page to see what's available and how to use them. There's also a Quick Start guide if you want to set a baseline that guarantees everything is working 100% in just a few minutes, and finally the Changelog where you can see information on each update.
🚫 Troubleshooting
If you find your weapon is not beaming, even though all your in-game settings are correct, don't panic! After incorporating some great community feedback, we've identified a straightforward fix which should be done before programming a new GamePack.
If this doesn't resolve whatever issue you are having, then there could be a problem with a setting in the game itself, so we recommend that you erase the saved data:
- PS Button > Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Select Saved Data (PS4), Select Console Storage > select Delete, Tick the game title and select Delete.
- Zen Studio > Programmer Tab - Program the latest version of the GamePack to the first memory slot of your Zen.
- Match up all the In-Game Settings and you'll be BEAMING in no time!