The Cronus Zen Good, Bad, and Ugly. An honest product review after 1 full year of use.

[@CronusChronicles]

This video is geared towards people who have never used a Cronus Zen and may be curious about what it does and, from my own opinion, what the Good and Bad aspects of these devices are.

[@kevinyankee2]

Watching this makes me wonder if there even are any adapters out there without input lag.

[@CronusChronicles]

Not that I am aware of. There is mostly just an adjustment period

[@capt.H]

The lag is what made me quit using mine, 10ms on input lag when measured vs 1 ms on a ps5 controller, I cannot figure a way around it

[@Velly2g]

I heard people talking about cronus zen so tried it. I think it sucks. I turn it off because i feel it actually makes you worse. I can one clip people using wide sticks on my elite 2 and that gives me more help than cronus zen. I don't think anyone should buy one. 90% of gun recoil is just holdinh the analog stick down.

[@CronusChronicles]

yea its definitely not for everyone. one of the "ugly" things i discussed was that i felt the marketing around it was VERY misleading....and the fact that its on purpose....is pretty shitty.

[@JosefStrom666]

@@CronusChronicles how noticeabel are the recoil benefits in Destiny 2 - can you make every weapon to a laser with zero recoil ? M/k user in Destiny 2 have mostly zero recoil on every wepon....

[@CronusChronicles]

No. It’s noticeable but not perfect. There is still bouncing to the weapons, but zen will tell your right thumb stick to pull downward….which takes away the recoil. Aim assist cones and flinch have effects also. So unless you get the first shot off, it’s not as noticeable

[@thehappycamper7360]

same it is literally just hinders your play. back buttons and monitor ah a far better improvement. if you suck you suck before a cronus and cronus wont help

[@CronusChronicles]

Agreed

[@Armored1867]

Good video. i like the reference in the beginning so i understand specifically what you mean makes it easy to understand instead of someone just say the good the bad , maybe your bad isn't my bad. I understand what you talking about wish more reviewers would lay it out like that keep up the good work

[@antoniolim762]

TYVM for the vid...the pulse rifle u have in that vid - the one from drifter (T.T) why did it have to get sunset *tears*...so many good memories in learning to PVP with that (:D)

[@xajaga5308]

The lag isn't just you. Its there for everyone, but keep in mind these are console players so they can't really tell the difference. The delay is measurable, and if you play a 120fps game and hold your mouse in front of the screen, you can easily see that you can click and release your mouse before a shot in fired in the game.

[@mikeyplayzwrld]

You forgot a good. My friend who was on a Xbox because the ps5 was sold out everywhere, hated the Xbox controller design. The zen lets him use any controller he wants on any device he wants. I also use the zen but not for this purpose. He could use a PS5 controller on switch if he wanted too.

[@CronusChronicles]

Great point! I did forget to mention that one

[@pogchamp9446]

I think the best use for it is slide canceling in CoD.

[@pogchamp9446]

I think the AA doesn’t work as well compared to the default AA in game. The recoil bit is helpful but honestly it can also mess you up when the default AA in game wants to help track. I think using this device as a button combo mod is the best use. Slide canceling, jump shots if you don’t have a pro controller. Maybe rapid fire for pistol at best.

[@kaynethompson8454]

@@pogchamp9446 how would I set this up to help with jump shots as I don’t have a scuf controller?

[@michaelaldan6969]

jesus...that stuff about your friends' wedding...i mean,.. if he 'divorced' your friendship over what he deems to be good gameplay then...good riddance to him... some of these guys just take it way too seriously.. nice video bro, and good luck!

[@DatRing]

I'm a disabled player and have been playing Xbox shooters for 10+ years. I would consider myself to be an average to below average player. I struggle with aiming the most and want to know if a zen would be worth the investment.

[@CronusChronicles]

It would help out a bit but it truly depends on how bad your condition is. The rapid fire option has been awesome for my hand, but I don’t personally feel like the aim assist has helped me. This is specific towards destiny tho. I’ve seen footage for COD and the aim assist seems to work differently there

[@DatRing]

@@CronusChronicles thank you for the reply

[@JiggyOT]

It will help with games with higher recoil patterns for sure

[@pogchamp9446]

If your hands shake or you have arthritis or carpal tunnel, it helps with the clench if you have movement help from the game pack

[@foreigndrank459]

Bro I’ve been playing for 12 years and I’m straight garbage , talking about I can count on my fingers the times I have been too 3 on COD and I think I never was first lol , I stick to playing slow and have a good ratio not for too much

[@davidfrancis2163]

This was insightful. And your presentation of information is well done. Would you mind elaborating on how this can assist gamers with arthritis? Because that is something I’m dealing with. During a bad flare up in my hands it can keep me away from gaming for as much as a month at a time. Thanks.

[@CronusChronicles]

It helped me a lot when my hands would shake after long gaming sessions. I would have issues gripping the controller, and eventually even just holding onto it. The anti recoil and rapid fire are great for stalling off the pains that come from gaming. The aim assist is more of a marketing gimmick from what I can tell. I’m lucky to work where I do. We have a class 4 Remy Laser that I have been using for my hands and wrists. This has helped out so much, that I don’t feel much need for a zen anymore. I still help people like you set it up, as I’ve come to learn there is a lot of use for something like this other than “sweaty comp” gaming

[@vextactical7120]

@@CronusChronicles thank you for the info. My problems come from repeated button clicks including the triggers and pressing down on the thumb sticks. I get a lot of inflammation at times and just can’t press the buttons. The elite series 2 helped with the shortened trigger pulls but thumbsticks still get me. I’m wondering though if the aiming assist type mechanism might help alleviate some of the tension I suffer from when trying to track targets as they move. I get tight while playing and add extra stress to the joints by struggling with the aim.

[@mckayle456]

lol used it for a 3 month havent used it since thx for making and putting time into the zen now i know what i am getting into lol

[@archiespapa6501]

That sucks about the death threats. Don’t pay em any mind man it’s just trolls living in their parent’s basement.

[@CronusChronicles]

I hide them from the channel. But yea, it still freaks me out sometimes

[@robszczepankowski2013]

You said that it won't make you a better player, but you list off all these things that will improve your gaming. You even call them advantages. In terms of performance, will it improve my K/D or not? I don't mind the price if it means a better in game experience. I'm always feeling like I'm one or two hits behind the next guy. Will it improve that?

[@CronusChronicles]

There will be improvements, yes. But that does not equate to skill, which is more accurately described as map awareness, movement, and overall game sense. Overall, I now feel that Cronus has benefits for individuals with accessibility needs, but does not help someone become a better player. The main line of thinking I have for this, is with regard to SBMM, which is currently enabled in control playlist. So even if you can outshoot someone by using a zen, it won’t matter once you go up against players who have legit FPS skills. Aim is almost a secondary perk for people with better overall game sense and skill

[@lanceallen9875]

@@CronusChronicles what do you use the zen for if you don’t mind me asking

[@ssSHANEOoo]

@@CronusChronicles if you give a skilled player a cronus it's going to make them better. It makes it that much easier for them to kill you in a gun fight along with there map knowledge and maneuverability. It's gonna save them time and bullets every gun fight.. it's gonna add range to the accuracy they already have.. it's gonna makes them stick on you when they're barging/jumping through doors just a little bit more easier... it definitely improves a skilled player too and make days where they might not be aiming as good a little easier. For that reason as a skilled player.. I want one. Sbmm made the game a drain, you take a couple days off and come back to play the game... it's redicolous

[@TennesseeWhiskii]

I feel like I just learned quantum physics.

[@duBrx]

Excellent job, this was by far the best video you have ever made reviewing the Zen esp on the marketing tactics. It helps but not that much, movement is key in this game.

[@CronusChronicles]

thanks man! I dont usually put out reviews unless Ive spent some serious time understanding the product i am reviewing. And 100% agree...movement is key to winning here, not a attachment device.

[@fds7397]

@@CronusChronicles nah aim is key someone can have all the movement they want but if they're one shot from death theres no point

[@CronusChronicles]

Aiming helps, sure. But the bigger key, and skill gap, comes from movement. But yea, aiming helps

[@duBrx]

@@fds7397 this aint aimbot, u still gotta use your thumbs, movement is key in this game, cronus doesnt aim for you, just makes repeated shots better. Any hand cannon sweat can stomp on most cronus users bc of their movement

[@pyros.]

@@CronusChronicles Movement is meaningless if you can't hit your shots.

[@futuristic-]

I also have a disability. Aim disability, makes me trash at aiming in every game

[@CronusChronicles]

Lol

[@SummerOfMayhem]

I have disability issues, and I have been looking into Cronus. My problem is, that I do Not want to use something, that gives me to much advantage against other players. I want to win, bc I have earned it. And people do abuse Cronus. I still haven’t decided, if Cronus can help me. I just do not want to cheat😕.

[@CronusChronicles]

While cronus is considered by some parts of the community to be "shady," it cant be considered cheating. One of the purposes of this device is to help with individuals that have accessiblilty needs. Best suggestion i could give right now. Try it but keep the receipt. If for ANY reason you honestly feel like its some kind of crazy advantage in your game play...return it. You will not be banned for using it.

[@dribblesg2]

​@@CronusChroniclesHow is an anti-recoil script not a cheat?

[@Eric-ff7mu]

Idk I quite like the extra aim assist options I have for cod. The combination of batts sticky and tracker++ and polar aim assist. Tracking is noticeably easier. Maybe it’s because I’m on xim it’s easier to feel the aim assist bubbles.

[@CronusChronicles]

Possibly

[@FaZe-StyL]

Xim apex is a lot better then the zen for “kbm”

[@CronusChronicles]

Agreed

[@Eric-ff7mu]

@@FaZe-StyL that’s why I use both, the xim isn’t officially supported to work with cronus but if you have a gen 1 elite controller or a older controller with a certain serial it works and the tracking I get is almost like a soft lock at this point with the precision of the xim with boosted aim assist.the only downfall is when someone strafes in front of me it catches them pulls me away so hard lol

[@Northous]

@@FaZe-StyL lol

[@tjrage6168]

Best video on the subject

[@CronusChronicles]

Thanks man!

[@antoniolim762]

AIM Assist is only cheating if it came with wall penetrating tracking shots (and it gives it to a Telesto) ...Fire and Forget for the Win (:D)...JK!!! (TYVM for the explainer Vid...was doingsome learning on what's the fuss about)

[@Chrisbennett-k5h]

I wonder if it would help much for essential tremors?

[@CronusChronicles]

There are a few individuals in my discord that use Zen for similar conditions actually. It does help in PVE a ton! But PvP will always be a different kind of animal for individuals with these conditions.

[@CronusChronicles]

Yes

[@diligaf1000]

I had one for a few weeks and sold it. Kills feel cheap with anti recoil. I found it made me worse . It sucks in my opinion

[@CronusChronicles]

It started making me worse also.

[@danspam3175]

Hello looking to get one. will it make it seem like my mouse is a controller giving me aim assist?

[@CronusChronicles]

Not that I am aware of. I believe XIM does something like that

[@baitzyy]

I get a lot of input lag while using the zen on pc. Do you know if there’s any way to fix the input lag or no? Because if I can’t I’m probably just not gonna use it :(

[@CronusChronicles]

No sorry man. They might have some information on their forums about that though.

[@baitzyy]

@@CronusChronicles ah ok

[@YaYa-vw8oe]

I also experience input delay when I am using the zen have you found a solution to that problem yet?

[@baitzyy]

@@YaYa-vw8oe no I just stopped using it

[@mikeyplayzwrld]

@@YaYa-vw8oe There is a slider in the zen studio that you can tweak on pc to balance performance and input lag. If you want no input lag, your computer will have to put in a lot more power.

[@suicideslime8379]

Rn Im a solid 2kd in control on pc and Im wondering if you can use this on m&k for sniping, seems like the extra aim assist might be fun in those kinds of modes but I dont think I would use in trials because of input delay, you think this helps with this kind of situation?

[@CronusChronicles]

No it really doesn’t. MnK isn’t much use on zen. use controller if you choose this

[@Nilos94]

I'm looking for Dying Light GPC but I can't find it on the library. I'm certain it used to be there.

[@CronusChronicles]

will take a look later when i can. Not sure what happened. I know you can use a different game pack with similar settings and get the same outcomes though. Like, I've used Doom eternal game pack for D2 and got the Anti-recoil, rapid fire, ect..

[@xxmarcellxx]

if you lost a homie due to using cronus, that man was never your friend

[@CronusChronicles]

He recently came back and genuinely apologized. We are going to play MW together, which is awesome. Appreciate your comment man. And I agree

[@martegioielli5523]

New anticheat battleye will work vs cronus in your opinion ?

[@CronusChronicles]

I honestly don’t know. For R6 siege, apparently it does work to identify macros, but that is on MnK mostly. Battleye seems very PC specific from what I can tell.

[@CronusChronicles]

I think it’s safer to wait it out for a few weeks, and then reassess to see what’s going on. If we start hearing word that players have been identified as using controller macros and banned specific for this, then I guess we finally have our answer from Bungie as to whether or not they view this as cheating lol

[@savageopress6273]

worst 125.00 usd i ever spent. thing is nothing but junk

[@Nebulous_Luna]

Excuse me Would this help me mash buttons in WWE2k22 as I can't with my disability

[@CronusChronicles]

There would be benefits, yes. But without knowing specifically what’s going on….I can only assume it would help a little bit.

[@Nebulous_Luna]

@@CronusChronicles essentially I can't press the a button down rapidly enough to complete the mini game

[@Nebulous_Luna]

@@CronusChronicles hi So update I found a gamepack for 2k22 on the website. However It says "The WWE 2K22 GamePack features Auto Run, Easy Break, Auto Reversal, Auto Combos that can be assigned to the face buttons, and Turbo Buttons for Paddles (Elite Controller or Back Button Attachment)" Is it possible to assign that turbo command to a different button since I don't have paddles?

[@CronusChronicles]

there are rapid fire options that should apply to your needs in this case

[@CronusChronicles]

I believe they can be mapped to your B button....but im not sure about that specific game, so if you use the B button, its possible it would mess up something else?

[@garrettstrutz7421]

Plain and simple if you have or use a Cronus zen or any macros u are a cheater. You will never feel as good about yourself as you could. It’s pathetic and I’m glad they are finally making an effort to ban these things I’m proud of Sony. If you are using one of these or anything similar like strike packs etc to make money in tournaments u are criminal

[@amildlydepressingsalad9130]

With the battleeye for destiny 2 enabled will I be able to use this for an afk strategy or anything of the sort or is that still a ban on my part,

[@CronusChronicles]

No clue. But I know afk stuff is bannable either way. People can video clip and report you for that

[@amildlydepressingsalad9130]

@@CronusChronicles is it highly likely or not really

[@CronusChronicles]

Unlikely based on zen alone. You would have to be reported and clipped a bunch of times over. It’s on the person(s) reporting to provide evidence and they evidence has to be solid (like, there is no doubt)

[@amildlydepressingsalad9130]

@@CronusChronicles with zen you can like aimbot can you on xbox and ps?

[@amildlydepressingsalad9130]

@@CronusChronicles also do you have a discord or something?

[@maestroedward8282]

Mine Keeps Cutting Off In Game Play And It's Driving Me Nuts ! @#$%

[@CronusChronicles]

you on PS5?

[@AFewWordsCombined]

I play bfv and I've seen cronus zen packs that negate recoil and increase the aim assist etc, they undeniably affect the game in ways that give the user laser recoil and snap assist that is broken and gives unfair advantage. To me that's cheating, no matter how they achieve it.

[@CronusChronicles]

The only way to increase or gain extra aim assist is to hack the game, which cronus doesnt do. But it does reduce recoil by telling the thumb stick to pull downward as the trigger is pulled. In a game like destiny 2, where jumps and vertical space matter a lot....this could actually hurt your pvp game play. There are trade off's to using a zen. I think its worse on MW3 personally, where people dont have the ability to jump as high or far.

[@michaelaldan6969]

i must say though...all the reviews about the cronus zen are based on super fast fps games, cod/destiny/fortnite etc.. and i also notice that the reaction time in those online battles is in the milliseconds.. and yes, this device would not give you an advantage since a rapid fire will never outshine a hardened gamer... but, in other fps games, which do not support online battlegrounds this may be helpful and present a more enjoyable gameplay

[@quinnlogan6911]

I have three strike pack and a Zen they are just tool after using them I find that most of the time I take them off because the lag and setup are annoying I'm a casual I work 60 hrs a week I play just to relax I have gaming monitors and all that but I simply can't put in the hrs on a game like I used to

[@CronusChronicles]

I felt this comment hard man. My work day starts at 5:15am and there are days I don’t get done until 8-9pm at night with everything (kids, homework, side hustle, ect..) there is no way I can put in the same time I used to man.

[@quinnlogan6911]

@@CronusChroniclessame here not to mention I get up at 5 and try to hit the gym and stay in some kind of shape with for boys 12,11 and twin 4yr olds😕👀

[@CronusChronicles]

@@quinnlogan6911 oof! Keep it up if you can my man! I feel the same burn, except with 2 less kids. lol. I dont know how you do it with 4, because there are times i feel like im barely making things work with just 2. lol

[@paperchase2mc382]

I'm confused is this a hacking device or not

[@CronusChronicles]

no it doesnt hack anything.

[@pitbullsyndicate93]

Number 1 reason you get a Cronus is recoil control and you barely mention it lol.

[@CronusChronicles]

I’ve found it to be just “okay” regarding usefulness in destiny actually. If someone jumps, it works against you lol

[@fullspeedfly1370]

Great video. Also I voted for you both terms.

[@aintgonnahappen]

If it doesn't help you then why do you use it? Hahaha. You just said it gives you an advantage... Does it help or not????

[@CronusChronicles]

It helps people in the same way that having a better controller or gaming monitor does. But no, it does not make you a good tier gamer just for using it. Personally, I can tell who is using one in a game now. So I tend to approach them differently. Either way, it’s definitely not the game breaking crazy device people seem to want it to be, and I was hoping this video showed a transparent view point on zen

[@darrenwatkins1327]

Thought this was randomfrankp

[@CronusChronicles]

Oh wow! I definitely take that as a compliment. His editing is much better than my own tho lol

[@adam7952]

I was trying to think who/what your voice reminds me of like a movie or something… and it’s the main character out of the movie “stand by me” as he’s an adult telling the story kinda like a voiceover that comes in now and then.. don’t know if you know who or i mean, but I do and you remind me of that guy anyways haha... also great vid dude :)

[@CronusChronicles]

Thanks man! I know exactly what you are referring too! Lol. I have tried to step into a “story telling” type of narrative with my videos so I’m glad to hear someone noticed!

[@adam7952]

@@CronusChronicles well then yeah man, it’s definitely working what your doing :) 👊🏻✌🏻

[@fullspeedfly1370]

Also reminds me of Obama a bit.

[@CronusChronicles]

Hahahahhahahah

[@chilocreed123]

if you cant beat them, you gatta join them.🤣

[@CronusChronicles]

lol. We recently discussed this topic again in discord. Long story short, you may improve in your current lobby, but willl eventually be put in a higher k/d lobby, and the games there will definitely be "humbing"

[@mkultra2962]

no way you lost friends over this shit

[@CronusChronicles]

I did....but he came back and apologized. He still thinks it wrong, but he admits it should not have effected our friendship.

[@mkultra2962]

@@CronusChronicles I think he takes gaming too seriously

[@chill51]

I could say it better mate,cronus is for disable people 😂😂😂😂😂😈

[@rihardsvavere845]

its not cheating but it give you aim assist ... :D lol

[@CronusChronicles]

That’s not accurate. Does not give aim assist. It does, how ever, allow better use of the built in aim assist that’s already in game for all controllers

[@thehappycamper7360]

total waste of time, spend half ya life unplugging ya controller and plugging it in

[@DHGxl2eckless]

This is a cheat no matter how you see it. People always find a way to get an advantage.

[@CronusChronicles]

This is true, and has been true, even without a cronus dude. Gaming is pay to win, and this product is the next stage of tech advantages for people to buy

[@DHGxl2eckless]

@@CronusChronicles Good day sir! You make valid points.