Cronus Zen isn't banned on Xbox, but it's borderline cheating

Cronus Zen might be considered a cheating alternative because it reduces coil, supports macros, and allows you to remap controller buttons to different functions. Supposedly, it gives you an unfair advantage over others. However, companies like Sony and Microsoft didn’t ban it officially.

Will Cronus Zen get you banned?

You might get banned or restricted because theoretically, Cronus Zen violates the Xbox Community Standards. After all, the hardware gives an unfair advantage unrelated to your specifications whether you are playing on a PC or console.

Sony has already taken a step forward, with the latest PlayStation 5 update blocking Cronus Zen. In response, Cronus stated that you should not update your console versions if they begin with 23 because versions with 24 require PS Remote Play for games.

In addition, some anti cheat software can detect Cronus Zen users on PC and consoles. Thus, if you are using it, you might get a notification asking you to close it and restart the game. If you don’t respect the rules, you could get some restrictions.

Tips for spotting cheaters

If you believe that another player is using this hardware check for:

• Unusual movements
• Rapid weapon switches
• Consistent Accuracy
• Macros (Complex Movement or Skill Combinations)

These are the most noticeable aspects of someone using cheating hardware. Also, once you suspect a player, you can report their odd behavior. Afterward, someone will analyze their recent games.

All in all, Cronus Zen is not banned is just restricted. However, using it will lead to consequences such as restrictions or an account ban. Moreover, now you know some ways to spot a cheater.

If you are looking for a way to gain advantage in gaming on Xbox and PS, make sure that you don’t have any controller drift issues.

What are your thoughts on Cronus Zen? Do you consider it a cheating alternative? Let us know in the comments section below.