Quick Answer

Zenless Zone Zero does not use sim pedals — it is a 3D action RPG with no racing or driving mechanics. SA players should use an Xbox Wireless Controller (R1,350 at Evetech) or keyboard and mouse for ZZZ. No pedal, throttle, or brake axis has supported bindings in any HoYoverse PC game. For actual sim pedal use in SA, Assetto Corsa Competizione and Forza Motorsport are the correct titles, supporting the Fanatec ClubSport V3 (R9,500 at Evetech).

ZZZ's Input Requirements

Zenless Zone Zero is a hack-and-slash action RPG with real-time combat — basic attacks, dodge rolls, character swaps, and Resonance skill/burst activations. All inputs map to standard gamepad (face buttons, bumpers, triggers, left + right analogue sticks) or keyboard equivalents. No steering axis, throttle pedal, or brake pedal applies to ZZZ's combat system.

HoYoverse's ZZZ client uses XInput on PC — Xbox controllers are the standard path. DualSense works via Steam Input with basic rumble. Either is the correct ZZZ peripheral; sim pedals are not.

Best Controllers for ZZZ in SA

Xbox Wireless Controller (~R1,350 at Evetech): Native XInput, Xbox prompts in ZZZ's client, 2.4G dongle at ~8 ms. Default recommendation.

8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G (~R1,200): Hall-effect sticks for drift-free ZZZ combat over the campaign. Frequent dodge rotation inputs in Hollow runs make drift-resistant sticks worthwhile.

DualSense (~R1,500): Works via Steam Input. Basic rumble only in ZZZ on PC — no game-specific DualSense haptics. Viable if already owned.

FAQ

What SA sim racing titles work with load-cell pedals?

Assetto Corsa Competizione (most realistic GT3 sim), Forza Motorsport (broad accessible roster), F1 25, iRacing (subscription sim), and DiRT Rally 2.0 all support load-cell pedal input in SA. The Fanatec ClubSport V3 (~R9,500 at Evetech) is the SA standard for the load-cell upgrade from spring pedals.

What FPS does ZZZ run at on a budget SA gaming PC?

On an RTX 3060 (R6,000 used / R8,500 new at Evetech), ZZZ runs at 60–80 fps at 1080p High settings. On an RTX 4060 (R8,500), it hits the 120 fps in-game cap at 1080p Ultra. For budget SA builders, ZZZ is one of the most accessible modern-looking games — well-optimised for a wide hardware range.

Is Zenless Zone Zero free to play in SA?

Yes — ZZZ is completely free to download and play via the HoYoverse launcher or Epic Games Store in SA. The Signal Search gacha system uses Polychrome earned through gameplay or purchase. All story chapters, Hollow Zero endgame, and inter-knot browser sequences are accessible without spending.

TIP

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