The PS5 authenticates controllers, so a passthrough device needs a one-time authorisation before the console accepts its input. That's the whole bypass — it takes about a minute and you only do it once.
Before you start
- Cronus Zen with current firmware (see the install guide)
- A wired DualSense connection — wireless will not pass through
- Your script already flashed to a memory slot
Wiring order
- PS5 USB port → Zen rear (PROG) port
- DualSense → Zen front (A) port
- Wait for the Zen display to show the active slot
The one-time bypass
- With everything connected, power the PS5 on from the console button rather than the controller
- Follow the current bypass method supplied with your script download — it changes with console firmware, so always use your vendor's latest
- Confirm the DualSense navigates the dashboard normally
- If input doesn't register, power-cycle the console fully and repeat once
Verify before you queue
- Load MyCourt or a practice court
- Take twenty standing catch-and-shoot attempts
- Take ten off-dribble attempts and ten fades
- If greens are inconsistent on PS5, confirm your shot-meter setting matches the profile you generated
Running Mamba? Re-run the Script Generator any time you change jumpshot or build. On Ark the build ships pre-tuned — just flash the current file.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does PS5 need a bypass?
The PS5 only authenticates licensed controllers. The bypass step authorises the passthrough once so the console accepts input from the Zen.
Do I have to redo the bypass every session?
No. It's a one-time step unless a console firmware update resets authentication, in which case your vendor ships an updated method.
Does the DualSense work wired or wireless?
Wired through the Zen's front port. Wireless controllers cannot pass through the device.
