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Playing on PS5 Brook Wingman P5

Use your ZhongTaiko drum on a PlayStation 5 with the Brook Wingman P5 adapter. Your E-Box runs in NS (Switch) mode, and the Wingman P5 translates it into a signal the PS5 accepts.

Contents
1. What You Need2. Setup Steps3. Troubleshooting4. Contact Us

1. What You Need

  • Your ZhongTaiko drum + E-Box (any E-Box that supports NS mode)
  • A Brook Wingman P5 adapter, included with the ZhongTaiko PC NS PS4-5 version. Not included with the PC NS or iTAIKO versions: add it as the E-Box “PS5 Converter (Brook Wingman P5)” option.
  • A PlayStation 5 console
  • USB cables
Why an adapter? The PS5 only accepts licensed controllers. The Brook Wingman P5 makes your drum, running in Switch mode, appear as an authorized PS5 controller.

2. Setup Steps

  1. Turn on wired (USB) communication on your PS5. Go to Settings (gear icon, top-right) → Accessories → Controllers (General) → Communication Method, and change it from Use Bluetooth to Use USB Cable.
  2. Switch your E-Box to NS (Nintendo Switch) mode. The Wingman P5 reads your drum as a Switch controller, so NS mode must be selected first.
  3. Connect the E-Box to the Brook Wingman P5, then plug the Wingman P5 into a USB port on the PS5.
  4. Done. Your drum is now recognized on the PS5. Launch your game and start playing.
Order matters: set the E-Box to NS mode before connecting through the Wingman P5. If the drum isn't detected, unplug everything and repeat the steps in order.
About the USB cable: Once set to USB, the device sends all input through the cable: unplugging it disconnects until you re-plug or switch back to Bluetooth. Use a data-capable Type-C cable; a charge-only cable will not transmit signals. Wired also avoids wireless interference, giving a more stable connection and lower input lag.
Tip: Keep your Brook Wingman P5 firmware up to date using Brook's official updater on a PC. It improves compatibility with the latest PS5 system software.

3. Troubleshooting

Drum not detected on PS5
  1. Confirm wired communication is ON in your PS5 settings.
  2. Confirm the E-Box is in NS mode, not PC mode.
  3. Update the Brook Wingman P5 firmware via Brook's official tool on a PC.
  4. Use a data-capable USB cable and a USB port directly on the PS5; then unplug and re-plug.

Contact Us

We're a small team based in Taiwan. If you run into any issues, contact us.

Email: [email protected]
Website: taiko.ac
Discord: Join the ZhongTaiko Community

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