Native vs Emulation
Native vs Emulation
Understanding the difference between Native Mouse & Keyboard support and Mouse & Keyboard Emulation is essential for knowing how your inputs are handled in-game.
🤔Difference between Native and Emulation?
Native MK support means the game accepts mouse and keyboard input directly. MK Emulation means your mouse and keyboard are translated into controller inputs.
Native: Mouse and Keyboard goes directly into the PC/Console Emulation: Mouse and Keyboard goes into the Cronus ZEN first then into the PC/Console
❓ Why do we need MK Emulation?
Most console games do not support native mouse and keyboard input. Mouse & Keyboard emulation is necessary because it tricks the console into thinking your mouse & keyboard are a standard controller.
⚖️ Native Pros & Cons
✔️ Pros
Direct Input – No emulation or conversion needed
Plug & Play – No additional software or setup
❌ Cons
🎯 No Aim Assist – Games treat you like a PC player, so aim assist is removed
❗ Limited Game Support – Only available in select titles
🚫 No M.O.D Support – You can’t use GamePacks or Scripts with native input
⚖️ Emulation Pros & Cons
✔️ Pros
🎯 Controller Aim Assist – Take advantage of aim assist in shooters
🎮 Works in Any Game – Even those with no native MK support
✅ Full M.O.D. Support – Use GamePacks, Scripts, Anti-Recoil, Rapid Fire, etc.
🧠 Advanced Tuning – Adjust sensitivity, smoothing, deadzones, aim assist behavior
🔧 Custom Mapping – Remap every key/button to fit your style
❌ Cons
🔁 Input Translation – Inputs are converted to controller signals, not raw MK
⚙️ Initial Setup Required – Needs Zen Studio, profile import, and tuning
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