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Controller:HORI Zero Tech

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HORI Zero Tech
HORI Zero Tech cover
XInput support
Connection method
Wired adapter

The HORI Zero Tech is a specialized game controller released by Hori on December 4, 1997.

Unlike the traditional game controller, the Zero Tech is shaped like a pistol-grip-type R/C remote controller. The small, analog steering wheel is used for steering, while the 2 analog triggers were used for acceleration and braking. There's also the traditional buttons and a steering angle slider on the top back section of the controller.

The original Zero Tech, released for the PlayStation, is designed to be emulate as a NeGcon on the console. A version of the Zero Tech made for Sega Saturn, the Zero Tech SS, was released on April 9, 1998, and is similar to the orignal model hardware-wise.

The successor to the original Zero Tech, the Zero Tech 2 for PlayStation 2, was released on February 26, 2004. Unlike the Zero Tech which emulate as a NeGcon, the Zero Tech 2 is emulate as a DualShock 2. The Zero Tech 2 also has a single rumble motor for vibration. There was a plan to release a successor to the Zero Tech 2, but it was later scrapped.

All Zero Tech controllers requires third-party adapter to be able to connect to the PC, as they have proprietary connectors (PlayStation controller port on Zero Tech and Zero Tech 2, Saturn port on Zero Tech SS). Depending on what adapter used, it can be shows as either a DirectInput device or a XInput device. Do note that the Zero Tech 2 doesn't have pressure-sensitive buttons outside of its steering wheel and triggers.

Zero Tech inputs

  • 1 × analog steering wheel
  • 2 × analog triggers: I, II
  • 1 × digital directional pad: ↑, ↓, ←, →
  • 4 × digital face buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, L, R
  • 1 × digital functional button: sᴛᴀʀᴛ
  • 1 × 3-step steering angle slider

Zero Tech SS inputs

  • 1 × analog steering wheel
  • 2 × analog triggers
  • 1 × digital directional pad: ↑, ↓, ←, →
  • 4 × digital face buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐗, 𝗬
  • 1 × digital functional button: sᴛᴀʀᴛ
  • 1 × 3-step steering angle slider

Zero Tech 2 inputs

  • 1 × analog steering wheel (can be mapped as either ʟꜱᴛɪᴄᴋ ᴜᴘ/ᴅᴏᴡɴ or ʟꜱᴛɪᴄᴋ ʟᴇꜰᴛ/ʀɪɢʜᴛ via the ꜱᴛᴇᴇʀɪɴɢ slider)
  • 2 × analog triggers: ʙʀᴀᴋᴇ, ᴀᴄᴄᴇʟ
  • 1 × two-way shift toggle (can be mapped as either L2, R2 or L1 and R1 via the ꜱʜɪꜰᴛ slider): +, -
  • 1 × digital directional pad: ↑, ↓, ←, →
  • 6 × digital face buttons: △ ᴛʀɪᴀɴɢʟᴇ, ○ ᴄɪʀᴄʟᴇ, × ᴄʀᴏss, □ sᴏ̨ᴜᴀʀᴇ, L1, R1, L3, R3
  • 3 × digital functional buttons: ► sᴛᴀʀᴛ, ◼ sᴇʟᴇᴄᴛ, ᴀɴᴀʟᴏɢ
  • 2 × 2-step sliders: ꜱᴛᴇᴇʀɪɴɢ, ꜱʜɪꜰᴛ

Controller variations

HORI Zero Tech SS.
HORI Zero Tech SS.
HORI Zero Tech 2.
HORI Zero Tech 2.
The Zero Tech is a PlayStation-1-compatible model. Available in black, clear blue and clear gray.
The Zero Tech SS is a Saturn-compatible model and is based on the original Zero Tech.
The Zero Tech 2 is a PlayStation-2-compatible model and a complete redesign. Available in black and red.

Use with PC platforms

Windows

Windows support may vary depends on the used adapter.

reWASD

For Zero Tech 2 only.
Supports Zero Tech 2 via OSTENT PS2 to PS3 USB Adapter, does not require manual driver installment.[1]
L2 and R2 buttons are emulating triggers.
Can emulate the DualShock 4 to play PS4 Remote Play, PS Now or Dualshock 4 compatible games. Including gyro and accelerometer control.
Can emulate the Xbox 360 controller to play XInput-compatible games.
Supports analog face buttons feature which can be remapped to High, Medium and Low zones.
Not free of charge. 14-days trial.
Custom configs can be found in official Community Configs Library maintained by reWASD users.

XInput wrapping

Being DirectInput controllers, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.

Steam

When the controller show up as a DirectInput device, it may requires button remapping in Steam via Steam Input to be able to use.

Steam Link compatibility

Works natively over some proprietary-to-USB adapters.
Buttons are mapped incorrectly and must be remapped manually.
Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit △ and disable video and audio streaming.
Won't work great unless the streaming device is connected to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.

Hardware

Adapters

See Sega Saturn Controller, NeGcon and DualShock 2 for the list of compatible adapters for Zero Tech SS, Zero Tech and Zero Tech 2 respectively.

Support in games

Games with generic DirectInput support are supported by the controller, however, button placements may be out of place and need to be rebound. Refer to game-specific articles for rebinding support.

Games with DualShock button prompts

List of games with Sony button prompts


References