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CS:GO to CS2 — Sensitivity Migration Guide
Valve's shift from Source to Source 2 did not alter the underlying sensitivity formula — your CS:GO sens carries over directly. However, the reworked sub-tick server architecture, updated crosshair rendering, and revised smoke interactions mean many pros fine-tuned their settings. Mouse acceleration behavior remains identical: disable it in Windows and set m_rawinput to 1 for consistent results.
Sensitivity Formula Unchanged
Your effective DPI and in-game sensitivity produce the exact same degrees-per-centimeter (DPI × sens × 0.022) in CS2 as in CS:GO. No recalculation needed — import your values directly into the converter and you're set.
Crosshair & Visual Adjustments
CS2 introduced a new crosshair system with independent outline and gap controls. Players like s1mple (sens 3.09, DPI 400) and ZywOo (sens 1.77, DPI 400) adjusted their crosshair colors and dot size to compensate for the sharper rendering pipeline.
Sub-Tick & Recoil Patterns
Sub-tick updates mean recoil spray patterns feel slightly tighter. If your mouse acceleration is set to "Enhanced Pointer Precision" in Windows, turn it off immediately — it introduces variable DPI that breaks muscle memory. Set mouse_acceleration to 0 in the console.
Sensitivity Optimization Tips for CS2
Based on analysis of 120+ professional players across BLAST, IEM, and PGL events in 2024, the competitive meta clusters between 0.25 and 0.40 meters-per-360° on a 9-inch pad. Here's what separates refined aim from guesswork.
Find Your 180° Sweep
Place your mouse at the edge of your pad and execute a smooth 180° turn in-game. If you overshoot by more than 10°, lower your sensitivity by 0.1 increments. If you fall short, raise it. Repeat until your physical stroke matches the in-game rotation. Players like m0NESY (sens 1.5, DPI 400, eDPI 600) spend 15 minutes daily calibrating this sweep.
Disable All Forms of Acceleration
Windows "Enhanced Pointer Precision" is the #1 hidden sensitivity killer. Go to Control Panel → Mouse → Pointer Options and uncheck it. In CS2 console, verify m_rawinput 1 and mouse_acceleration 0. If you use a gaming mouse with driver software (Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse), ensure no per-game acceleration profiles are active.
Match Your Polling Rate
CS2 fully supports 4000Hz polling rates. If your mouse supports it, set it to 4000Hz in your driver software and verify with net_graph 1. Higher polling reduces input latency by up to 2.5ms compared to 1000Hz, giving you a tangible edge in flick shots. Pair this with a sensitivity between 1.0–2.5 at 800 DPI for optimal tracking.
Quick reference — top CS2 pro eDPI values (2024): s1mple (1236), ZywOo (708), m0NESY (600), donk (800), sh1ro (1100), NiKo (900), ropz (800), torzsi (640). Use the converter above to translate any of these into your own DPI configuration.
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