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Compact black rectangular controller emulator with USB-C and Bluetooth, 13.6 by 17 by 4 centimeters, 3.5 ounces

Collective Minds

Collective Minds Cronus Zen CM00053 Controller Emulator

SKU CH-TNAG-FGEXQ MPN CM00053-C

A controller emulator supporting Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC with thousands of community macros

  • Part type or numberCM00053
  • RequirementsGaming Console, Bluetooth, USB Type C
  • Measurements14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeButton control
  • Details13.6 L x 17 W x 4 H centimeters, 3.5 oz, USB Type C, Bluetoo
  • Multi-platform play on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC
  • Thousands of free community macros ready to download
  • Write custom macros with the free Zen Studio software
  • Compact 13.6 cm design weighs just 3.5 ounces
  • USB-C and Bluetooth connectivity for flexible setup

What the Cronus Zen CM00053 Does

The Cronus Zen CM00053 is a controller emulator that lets you use almost any supported gamepad on Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. It connects via USB Type C or Bluetooth and weighs 3.5 ounces. The device measures 13.6 L x 17 W x 4 H centimeters. Zen Studio software runs on a Windows PC for configuration.

Thermals, Noise and Power

The unit has no moving parts and draws power directly from the host console or PC over USB. In normal use it produces no audible noise and generates negligible heat. No external power supply is required and the specifications list no cooling requirements.

Deciding Specification — Community Script Library

The decisive feature is the library of thousands of free community scripts that can be loaded through Zen Studio to create macros, remap buttons or modify input behaviour. If you do not need that level of programmable automation, a simpler adapter may be sufficient.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in PC Gamepads & Joysticks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $80.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 522 comparable items (median $44.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCollective Minds
Product lineCronus Zen
Model nameCronus Zen
Part numberCM00053-C
Part type or numberCM00053
Product colorBlack
Product typeButton control
Size & build
Measurements14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight3.5 oz
Compatibility
RequirementsGaming Console, Bluetooth, USB Type C

Questions about this item

How do I install the Cronus Zen CM00053 and which step do people often get wrong?

Connect the device via USB Type C to a Windows PC, install Zen Studio, then pair your controller and console; the step users miss is updating the device firmware before loading any scripts.

What maintenance or replacement will the Cronus Zen CM00053 need over time?

The unit has no user-serviceable parts; keep the USB Type C port and Bluetooth antenna area free of dust, and reinstall Zen Studio updates on your PC when they are released.

What limit appears first during extended sessions with the Cronus Zen CM00053?

Continuous Bluetooth use or heavy script processing can warm the 3.5-ounce enclosure, so the thermal ceiling of the compact 13.6 L x 17 W x 4 H cm chassis is the first practical limit.

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