snow

snow

Last update November 29, 2025
Team paiN Gaming
Country
Brazil Brazil
Name João Vinicius
Birthday March 22, 2007
João “snow” Vinicius is a renowned professional CS2 (Counter-Strike 2) rifler, making a significant impact in the esports scene with paiN Gaming. Known for his sharp aim, strategic gameplay, and consistent performances, snow exemplifies top-tier talent in the competitive CS2 landscape. His expertise in aggressive playstyles and clutch moments has earned him recognition among fans and analysts alike. As a key player in one of Brazil’s leading esports organizations, snow continues to elevate his career, showcasing advanced skills in map control, teamwork, and game sense. Whether competing in major tournaments or streaming competitive strategies, his dedication to professional CS2 gaming cements his status as a rising star in the CS2 esports community. Fans and potential collaborators can expect to see snow’s relentless pursuit of excellence and innovative gameplay, making him a valuable asset to any team aiming for victory in the evolving world of Counter-Strike 2 esports.
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Logitech G Pro X Superlight Magenta

DPI
800
Sensitivity
0.8
eDPI
640.00
Zoom Sensitivity
1
Hz
1000
Windows Sensitivity
6
  • snow uses these CS2 mouse settings: 800 DPI , sensitivity 0.8 (≈640.00 eDPI).
  • snow sets mouse polling rate to 1000 Hz for smoother input in CS2.
  • Windows sensitivity is 6 to match their in-game feeling.

Crosshair

Style
Classic Static
Alpha
No
Color
Cyan
Blue
255
Green
255
Red
255
Dot
No
Gap
-3
Thickness
1
Sniper Width
1
Follow Recoil
No
  • You can copy snow’s CS2 crosshair instantly with the code CSGO-uwiJZ-RbHwp-SySHP-xYXzW-YJeFO.
  • snow prefers a clear, static crosshair that stays readable on all CS2 maps.

Viewmodel

FOV
68
Offset X
2.5
Offset Y
0
Offset Z
-1.5
Presetpos
2
  • snow uses a CS2 viewmodel FOV of 68 to keep the weapon visible without blocking enemies.
  • Offsets 2.5/0/-1.5 are tuned for maximum visibility around the crosshair.

BOB

Lower AMT
Unknown
AMT Lat
Unknown
AMT Vert
Unknown
Cycle
Unknown
  • snow reduces weapon bob in CS2 (lower amt Unknown , lat Unknown, vert Unknown ) to keep the screen as stable as possible while moving.
  • Lower bob helps with tracking targets and spraying without too much visual shake.

Launch options & config file

-novid -freq 240 -tickrate 128 -language english -allow_third_party_software -nojoy
Download config file
  • snow uses these CS2 launch options to optimise performance and input lag.
  • Copy the launch string above into Steam to start CS2 with the same config as snow.

Video

Resolution
1280x960
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Scaling Mode
Stretched
Brightness
93%
Display Mode
Fullscreen
  • snow plays CS2 on 1280x960 (4:3) with Stretched scaling.
  • Display mode is set to Fullscreen for maximum focus and responsiveness.
  • Brightness is kept around 93% so enemies don’t blend into dark areas.

Advanced video

Global Shadow Quality
High
Model / Texture Detail
Low
Shader Detail
Low
Boost Player Contrast
Enabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode
4x MSAA
Texture Filtering Mode
Bilinear
  • snow tunes CS2 graphics for high FPS rather than pure visuals.
  • Lower shadow and texture detail reduce visual clutter and make models easier to read.
  • Anti-aliasing is set to 4x MSAA for a good balance of sharpness and performance.
  • Boost Player Contrast is Enabled so enemies stand out from the background.

Monitor Game Settings

DyAc
Premium
Black eQualizer
19
Color Vibrance
20
Low Blue Light
0
  • DyAc is set to Premium to reduce motion blur when spraying in CS2.
  • Black eQualizer 19 brightens dark areas without overexposing the map.
  • Color Vibrance 20 makes player models pop from the background.

Monitor Picture

PIcture Mode
FPS 2
Brightness
90
Contrast
55
Sharpness
6
Gamma
Gamma 1
Color Temperature
Normal
AMA
High
  • Picture mode FPS 2 is chosen to optimise CS2 visibility.
  • Brightness/contrast (90/55) are tuned so enemies don’t blend into the map.
  • Gamma and colour temperature are adjusted for a neutral, consistent image across all CS2 maps.

Skins

Gloves
★ Sport Gloves | Hedge Maze (Field-Tested)

★ Sport Gloves | Hedge Maze (Field-Tested)

Knives
★ Karambit | Gamma Doppler Phase 3 (Factory New)

★ Karambit | Gamma Doppler Phase 3 (Factory New)

Assault Rifles
StatTrak™ AK-47 | Phantom Disruptor (Minimal Wear)

StatTrak™ AK-47 | Phantom Disruptor (Minimal Wear)

Assault Rifles
M4A1-S | Cyrex (Minimal Wear)

M4A1-S | Cyrex (Minimal Wear)

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Quick facts – snow CS2 settings

  • Mouse: Logitech G Pro X Superlight Magenta
  • eDPI setup: 800 DPI , sens 0.8 → ~640.00 eDPI
  • Polling rate: 1000 Hz
  • Windows sensitivity: 6
  • Crosshair code: CSGO-uwiJZ-RbHwp-SySHP-xYXzW-YJeFO
  • Viewmodel: FOV 68 (2.5/0/-1.5)
  • Bob: lower Unknown, lat Unknown, vert Unknown

Complete summary – snow CS2 settings

snow currently plays for paiN Gaming and uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight Magenta. Their mouse settings are 800 DPI with sensitivity 0.8 (around 640.00 eDPI), focusing on precision over large, fast swings.

You can copy snow’s CS2 crosshair instantly by importing the code CSGO-uwiJZ-RbHwp-SySHP-xYXzW-YJeFO in the in-game crosshair settings.

Their viewmodel uses FOV 68 with offsets 2.5/0/-1.5, keeping the weapon visible without blocking too much of the screen.

Launch options currently used are: -novid -freq 240 -tickrate 128 -language english -allow_third_party_software -nojoy.

On this page you’ll find all of snow’s CS2 settings in one place – mouse, crosshair, viewmodel, bob, video settings, monitor settings and a downloadable config file.

FAQ – snow CS2 settings

What mouse does snow use?

snow plays CS2 with a Logitech G Pro X Superlight Magenta. On this page you can see the exact DPI, sensitivity and polling rate they use.

What DPI and sensitivity does snow use?

snow currently uses 800 DPI with in-game sensitivity 0.8 , which is around 640.00 eDPI.

How do I copy snow’s crosshair in CS2?

Open CS2, go to the crosshair settings menu and choose the option to import a code. Paste CSGO-uwiJZ-RbHwp-SySHP-xYXzW-YJeFO to get the exact same crosshair as snow.

Are snow’s settings kept up to date?

Yes. CS2Config uses a crawler plus manual checks to keep snow’s CS2 settings as accurate as possible, including mouse, crosshair, viewmodel, bob and launch options.