PlayStation®4 Setup
Breathe new life into your old racing wheel with Cronus Zen. Now supporting a range of awesome, but forgotten wheels from Logitech and Fanatec, fully functional on a PlayStation 4 with full Force Feedback, Pedals, Brakes, Clutch, and Shifter support for the latest SIM Racers!
LOGITECH QUOTE
"Unfortunately, our existing Logitech G wheels don’t work with next-generation systems. This is often a side effect of a new platform launch."
CRONUS QUOTE
"Nope."
👉 This page includes the following guides for PlayStation SIM Racer gaming:
SUPPORTED WHEELS
Supported Racing Wheels
🏁 DRIVE HUB
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Please note there will be no further updates to Zen's Wheel mode (final update was Jan 2020) as there simply isn't enough space to handle the huge list of different brands of wheels, brakes, shifters and clutches, with support for both PlayStation and Xbox and dozens of games across multiple platforms.
That's why we developed the amazing Drive Hub - which has been GTPlanet's favorite wheel adapter since 2017!
This is the complete list of Logitech and Fanatec Wheels that are supported on a PlayStation 4 by Cronus Zen's Wheel Mode, including full Force Feedback support.
Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base v1
Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base v1.5
Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base v2
Fanatec CSR
Fanatec CSR Elite
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 R
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 RS v2
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S
Logitech Driving Force GT
Logitech G25
Logitech G27
Fanatec Notes: Must be switched to PS3 mode with DC power supply connected. See the Fanatec PS3 Mode page for detailed instructions.
Logitech G25 Notes: The wheel must be switched to PS3 mode with the DC power supply connected. To change between six-speed and sequential mode, push straight down on shift knob and turn Mode Selection Dial so the red arrow points to the desired symbol. In sequential mode, the Sequential Mode Status Light will be on. In six-speed mode, the light will be off - Instructions PDF Logitech G27 Notes: The wheel must be switched to PS3 mode with the DC power supply connected - Instructions PDF
Logitech G29 Notes: Works on a PS4/PS5 without using Zen. The wheel must be switched to PS4 mode with the DC power supply connected - Instructions PDF
Logitech Gaming Software: Download
SUPPORTED GAMES
Zen's Wheel Mode has been tested working with the vast majority of SIM Racers that support racing wheels on the PS4, such as Gran Turismo 7, Assetto Corsa Competizione, F1 22, GRID Legends, and WRC 10.
This is the complete list of known compatible PS4 SIM Racers that work with Cronus Zen and Wheel Mode.
GAME
VERSION
US RELEASE DATE
Assetto Corsa
PS4
August 30, 2016
Assetto Corsa Competizione
PS4
June 23, 2020
Baja: Edge of Control
PS4
September 14, 2017
Dakar 18
PS4
September 25, 2018
DiRT 4
PS4
June 6, 2017
DiRT 5
PS4
November 6, 2020
Dirt Rally
PS4
April 5, 2016
Dirt Rally 2.0
PS4
February 26, 2019
DRIVECLUB
PS4
October 7, 2014
F1 2015
PS4
July 21, 2015
F1 2016
PS4
August 19, 2016
F1 2017
PS4
August 25, 2017
F1 2018
PS4
August 24, 2018
F1 2019
PS4
June 28, 2019
F1 2020
PS4
July 10, 2020
F1 2021
PS4
July 16, 2021
F1 22
PS4
July 1, 2022
Farming Simulator 15
PS4
May 19, 2015
Farming Simulator 17
PS4
October 25, 2016
Farming Simulator 19
PS4
November 20, 2018
Gran Turismo 7
PS4
March 4, 2022
Gran Turismo Sport
PS4
October 17, 2017
Gravel
PS4
February 27, 2018
GRID (2019)
PS4
October 11, 2019
GRID Legends
PS4
February 25, 2022
GRIP: Combat Racing
PS4
November 6, 2018
Monster Jam Steel Titans
PS4
June 25, 2019
Monster Jam Steel Titans 2
PS4
March 2, 2021
NASCAR Heat 3
PS4
September 7, 2018
NASCAR Heat 4
PS4
September 13, 2019
NASCAR Heat 5
PS4
July 7, 2020
Need for Speed Heat
PS4
November 8, 2019
Need for Speed Payback
PS4
November 10, 2017
Project CARS
PS4
May 6, 2015
Project CARS 2
PS4
September 22, 2017
Project CARS 3
PS4
August 28, 2020
Snowrunner
PS4
April 28, 2020
Spintires: Mudrunner
PS4
October 31, 2017
The Crew 2
PS4
June 29, 2018
Truck Driver
PS4
September 19, 2019
V-Rally 4
PS4
September 11, 2018
WRC 5
PS4
October 13, 2015
WRC 6
PS4
October 7, 2016
WRC 7
PS4
September 15, 2017
WRC 8
PS4
September 10, 2019
WRC 9
PS4
September 3, 2020
WRC 10
PS4
September 2, 2021
Wreckfest
PS4
August 27, 2019
Xenon Racer
PS4
March 26, 2019
Remember, Wheel Mode is only intended for SIM Racers that support Force Feedback, Clutch, Brakes, Shifter and Pedals. It doesn't support Arcade Racers such as Gear Club Unlimited 2, Hot Wheels Unleashed and Inertial Drift: Twilight Rivals Edition, which all work with a standard controller.
PS4 CONSOLE SETTINGS
Now for the fun part. Follow these steps to get you started...
Check the game is compatible with PS4 (see above list)
No PlayStation controllers paired to the PS4 (delete them from Bluetooth Devices)
Do not have any scripts or GamePacks enabled while setting up your wheel
When connecting a DUALSHOCK 4 to your PlayStation using an USB cable, it also pairs it to the console via Bluetooth. So, to correctly unpair a DS4 Bluetooth controller, simply connect Zen to the PlayStation using any controller, then it won't auto pair to the console after you 'Forget Device'👍
Be sure to apply the PS4 Settings below (or risk your wheel disconnecting) 👇
Settings > Devices > Controllers > Select Controller then press OPTIONS > Forget Device
Settings > Devices > Controllers > Communication Method: Use USB Cable
Settings > Power Save Settings > Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off: Do Not Turn Off
SETUP PS4 WHEEL MODE
Unlike other inferior products, all supported wheels are automatically re-mapped and converted so they detect in-game as a Logitech G29 with Force Feedback (FFB)👍 We do all the heavy lifting for you!
⚡IMPORTANT
If your wheel requires a power supply such as Logitech G25, G27 & G29 wheels (DC 24V 2A / 2000mA 48W), it must be connected (if you don't have the PSU, you can buy one from eBay for less than $20), and if you have any pedals, brakes, shifter, clutch, etc. that came with your wheel, make sure they all connected too. If the power supply is not connected, then your wheel will output strange behavior, for example when playing GT7 with a Logitech G27 and no AC/DC power supply connected, there may be no Force Feedback, the left D-PAD is continuously pressing, and the clutch will not detect at all.
You also need a PS4 license donor controller connected to A1, so that the wheel does not disconnect every 8-10 minutes. We recommend the DUALSHOCK 4 CUH-ZCT2 (DS4 v2) which is our preferred controller for all PS4 crossover setups. The table below speaks for itself 😁
DS4 Model
License Donor
Audio USB
Audio Bluetooth
DS4 Speaker
Switch Audio
CUH-ZCT1X
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
CUH-ZCT2X
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
X: U=USA, E=Europe, J=Japan
DUALSHOCK 4 v2 (CUH-ZCT2) Controller Sticker
RACING WHEEL (USB)
Setup Hardware: PlayStation 4 console, DUALSHOCK 4 v2 controller, Zen Studio 1.6.1 Build 77 and Zen Firmware 2.2.12.
Connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PC using the PROG USB port (mini-USB).
Open ZEN STUDIO V1.6.1 Build 77 > Tools > Zen Operational Mode > select Wheel Mode then click the FINISH button.
The Wheel Mode logo should now appear on Zen's OLED screen.
Now go to Zen Studio's Device panel and set the Emulator Output Protocol to AUTO if it isn't already, and make sure that PS4 Speciality and PS Remote Play are NOT enabled.
Tap Zen's reset button and the firmware version in the status bar should now read "Firmware version v2.2.12 WE. The active Operational Mode 'PS4 Wheel Edition Mode' is also displayed in the status bar. NOTE: If it says, 'Device Disconnected', unplug and reconnect the PROG (mini-USB) cable.
Next, unplug all cables from the Zen (no power), then connect the DUALSHOCK 4 v2 to A1.
Connect a compatible RACING WHEEL to A3 (don't forget the power supply).
Finally, connect the CRONUS ZEN to a PS4 CONSOLE with the CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB) cable, then tap Zen's reset button so that everything syncs up correctly. IMPORTANT NOTE: If using a PS4 PRO, Zen must connect to the consoles rear USB port.
⛔ HAZARD WARNING!
DO NOT touch the wheel while the Force Feedback initialization and auto calibration is in progress. It will avoid injuries and/or incorrect calibration.
If successful, the Zen RGBs and DUALSHOCK 4 v2 lightbar will change to solid BLUE, and the wheel will begin calibrating itself (DO NOT TOUCH!) indicating that Zen, wheel and console are now correctly paired. If not? make sure the donor controller is powered on by pressing the PS button, and that the wheel's power supply is connected, then press Zen's reset button a couple of times and that should re-sync everything.
AUDIO: You can connect a wired headset to the A1 DUALSHOCK 4 v2 donor controller. However, it is recommended that you use a wireless headset, or one that connects directly to the console and not the controller. For more details see the Wired Headset Users page.
TIPS & TRICKS
Cronus Zen USB Port/Button Labels
💡EXPERT LOGITECH SETTINGS
If you are looking for the best Logitech wheel settings, we highly recommend Brian Koponen's website, he is an expert in all things SIM Racers and guides you through settings for the Logitech GHUB software, and also in-game settings for every major racing game!
🚦LIVE MONITORING
If you wish to monitor controller outputs in real-time with Zen Studio, connect the PROG (mini-USB) cable from Zen to PC, and keep the Zen connected to your PS4 with the CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB) cable. Open Zen Studio and make sure the Zen is detected, then go to the Device panel and select Tools > Device Monitor (Shortcut: F3).
☢️TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Zen RGB LEDs do not light up, or if the wheel is not responding, unplug all USB cables from the Zen, reconnect, then press Zen's reset button and that should fix it. Make sure the controllers are powered on.
If your controller disconnects:
The controller connected to A1 does not work as a donor (e.g., DS4 v1).
The USB cable from the donor controller to the Zen is bad.
The USB port on the controller is damaged.
The DUALSHOCK 4 is paired to the console by Bluetooth.
For more detailed help, check out the extensive Cronus Support Checklist 👈 guide.
(H)Logitech G Shifter Overlay
TIPS & TRICKS
Cronus Zen USB Port/Button Labels
💡EXPERT LOGITECH SETTINGS
If you are looking for the best Logitech wheel settings, we highly recommend Brian Koponen's website, he is an expert in all things SIM Racers and guides you through settings for the Logitech GHUB software, and also in-game settings for every major racing game!
🚦LIVE MONITORING
If you wish to monitor controller outputs in real-time with Zen Studio, connect the PROG (mini-USB) cable from Zen to PC, and keep the Zen connected to your PS4 with the CONSOLE/PC (micro-USB) cable. Open Zen Studio and make sure the Zen is detected, then go to the Device panel and select Tools > Device Monitor (Shortcut: F3).
☢️TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Zen RGB LEDs do not light up, or if the wheel is not responding, unplug all USB cables from the Zen, reconnect, then press Zen's reset button and that should fix it. Make sure the controllers are powered on.
If your controller disconnects:
The controller connected to A1 does not work as a donor (e.g., DS4 v1).
The USB cable from the donor controller to the Zen is bad.
The USB port on the controller is damaged.
The DUALSENSE controller is paired to the console by Bluetooth.
For more detailed help, check out the extensive Cronus Support Checklist 👈 guide.
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