PlayStation®5 Bypass

This video explains step-by-step how to use your Cronus Zen on the PlayStation®5 with both the DualSense™ and DualSense Edge™ controllers. The included video walks you through every detail, slowly and clearly, so even beginners can follow along without missing anything.

Whether you're setting it up for the first time or looking to fix connection issues, this tutorial covers the complete bypass method.

Verified and tested with the DualSense™ and DualSense Edge™ without issues, delays or disconnects with the Cronus Zen Firmware 2.2.12.

PlayStation®5 Bypass Written Tutorial

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1

Enable Bluetooth

• Navigate to Settings → Accessories → General → Advanced Settings.

• If Bluetooth is already set to its default setting of "On", it'll look like the image below and you can move onto Step 2:

Bluetooth On

• If however, Bluetooth currently is Off, you'll need to highlight "Turn On Bluetooth" and press ✕ (Cross), which will force a restart of your PS5® console.

2

Connect the Controller via Bluetooth

• Use the Bluetooth Accessories screen to connect your DualSense™ / DualSense Edge™ controller wirelessly.

3

Selecting “Use USB Cable” Communication

• Navigate to Settings → Accessories → Controller (General) → Communication Method.

• Select "Use USB Cable" and confirm with ✕ (Cross).

4

Put the Cronus Zen in Gearhead (Idle) Mode

• Plug Zen into your PS5®’s front USB port.

• If Zen's display shows a Gamepack or script icon, tap Zen's right blue button until the Gearhead logo appears.

If you need to verify that the Gearhead logo is the default screen ==> unplug and then replug the rear USB port cable once to confirm the Gearhead remains.

Then, unplug it again so the Cronus Zen is no longer connected to your PS5®.

5

Connect your Controller to the Cronus Zen

• Plug your controller’s USB cable into Zen’s A1 port (left-side USB)

6

Hover over “Turn Off Accessories”

• Go to Settings → Accessories → General → Turn Off Accessories.

• Use the D-Pad to highlight DualSense™ / DualSense Edge™ controller and keep the highlight there without pressing ✕ (Cross).

7

Execute the Bypass

• Plug the USB cable back into Zen’s rear port while holding Right D-Pad on your controller.

• Keep holding for about five seconds until Zen's display flashes and returns to the Gearhead logo, then release Right D-Pad.

• Press ○ (Circle) to exit the menu and launch your game.

• Congratulations! The bypass is now active.

Disclaimers

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