PS5

 

Sony has implemented onerous licensing and security features with the PS5 that prevent easily adapting the Quadstick to it.

 

As of January 24th, with an update to the PS5 operating system, the Cronus Zen and Besavior U5 direct connect methods have stopped working for PS5 games.  Those two methods are indicated below with strike through text.  Hopefully this is a temporary situation.

 

The table below summarizes the methods that can be used:

 

 

 

 

The Besavior is a modified Playstation Dual Sense controller that will work with the Quadstick running USB emulation modes 3 & 7 (XBox 360 & Dualshock 4).  The power requirements of the Quadstick will quickly drain the battery of a Besavior, so an external power supply will be required, which connects into the side of the QTG cable that is supplied with the Besavior.  The chief drawback of the Besavior is the touchpad position cannot be controlled by the Quadstick, only pressed in the center.  The touchpad on the Besavior itself is fully functional.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The advantage of using the PS Remote Play on Windows is that no other hardware is required.  The Quadstick, plus the newest version of the Quadstick Manager Program, QMP 4, will work with PS Remote Play (versions < 6.0), allowing PS5 games to be played.  Since we are only interested in the controller-to-console function of PS Remote Play, once the system has started for the best video quality, the video output of the console can be directly displayed.

 

The Quadstick Manager Program (QMP) versions 4+ can make use of a virtual DualShock 4 emulator program named ViGEmBus.  Prior to the release of version 6 of the PSRP, this allowed the Quadstick to be used by PS4/PS5 consoles with full motion and touchpad functions.  With the release of PSRP Version 6, ViGEmBus stopped working.  There are two basic work-arounds without resorting to using a hardware adapter:  Install an earlier version of PSRP and patch it to prevent it from updating or use an open source alternative called Chiaki.  

 

Installing PSRP version 5.5:

 

 

 

Playstation Remote Play runs on PCs, Mac, iOS and Android devices.  Instructions for using the Cronus Zen with PS Remote Play can be found here:  https://guide.cronus.support/sony-remote-play

 

 

The Beloader setup has the advantage of not requiring a PC while playing but it is difficult to set up.

 

The Quadstick needs to be in emulation mode 3 or 7.  Boot in PS4 USB mode doesn't work with it.   3 is XBox 360 and 7 is Dualshock 4.  7 is what the Quadstick switches to when it detects a PS4 console but it cannot detect the Beloader and must be explicitly told.

 

Here's the Beloader tutorial video:  https://youtu.be/88rNyBVnsCs

 

You will need to modify your config files with a Preferences sheet to run in mode 7 if you want touchpad.  Also, turn on "Titan two PS4 flag", or set the preference "titan_two" to 1 in a game file, to prevent the Quadstick from resetting the connection every 7 minutes.

 

DO NOT MAKE THAT YOUR DEFAULT.CSV OR PUT IT IN PREFS.CSV.  Emulation mode 7 has no flash drive access for making changes to the Quadstick.

 

The most up to date list with the status for which games can be played and which ones cannot be played is maintained by CronusMax Zen and Titan Two direct connections are here.

 

The Console Tuner Titan Two and the CronusMax Zen direct connection methods require the use of a PS4 Specialty controller for "Authentication", or a special dongal for the CM Zen.  The DualSense controller that comes with the PS5 will NOT work for authenticating 3rd party crossover controllers like the Quadstick.

 

The CronusMax Zen direct connection instructions can be found here:  https://beta.cronusmax.com/ps5

 

The Titan Two instructions are currently incomplete on their website.  The Output Protocol must be set to Automatic (not PS5).

 

The firmware for both devices is frequently updated, so any newly purchased device will need to be updated prior to use.

 

See the Console Tuner Forum for the latest information on support for the PS5.

 

The Quadstick is set up just like for the PS4, with both the "Boot in PS4 USB mode" and "Titan Two PS4 flag" enabled in the Misc tab of QMP.  The Quadstick should be running a recent firmware build, like 2328 or later.

 

 

Specialty controllers that can be used for Authentication of Cronus Zen or Titan Two:

 

Astro C40 TR

Mad Catz Street Fighter V Arcade FightStick TE2+

Nacon Compact Wired Controller

Nacon Revolution Pro v1

Nacon Revolution Pro v2

Nacon Revolution Pro v3

Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro

Razer Raiju Tournament Edition

Razer Raiju Ultimate

Scuf Vantage

Scuf Vantage 2