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Last update March 16, 2026
Team paiN Gaming esports team logo 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

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

Copy & change
Style
Classic Static
Follow Recoil
No
Dot
No
Length
2
Thickness
1
Gap
-3
Outline
No
Outline Thickness
1
Color
Cyan
Red
255
Green
255
Blue
255
Alpha
No
Alpha Value
255
T Style
No
Deployed Weapon Gap
No
Sniper Width
1
  • You can copy snow’s CS2 crosshair instantly with the code CSGO-uwiJZ-RbHwp-SySHP-xYXzW-YJeFO.
  • This crosshair uses Follow Recoil set to No , length 2 and outline No .
  • Alpha Value is 255, T Style is No and Deployed Weapon Gap is No.
  • Sniper Width is set to 1.
  • 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.

HUD

HUD scale
0.85
HUD Color
Team Color
  • snow uses a HUD Scale of 0.85 for a clear interface.
  • HUD Color is set to Team Color.

Radar

Radar Centers The Player
Yes
Radar is Rotating
Yes
Toggle Shape With Scoreboard
Yes
Radar Hud Size
1
Radar Map Zoom
0.7
  • Radar Centers The Player is set to Yes.
  • Radar Rotation is set to Yes.
  • Toggle Shape With Scoreboard is set to Yes.
  • Radar HUD Size is 1.
  • Radar Map Zoom is 0.7.

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
Wait for Vertical Sync
Disabled
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency
Enabled + Boost
Particle Detail
Low
Ambient Occlusion
Disabled
FidelityFX Super Resolution
Disabled (Highest Quality)
NVIDIA G-Sync
Unknown
Maximum FPS In Game
Unknown
Dynamic Shadows
Unknown
High Dynamic Range
Quality
  • snow tunes CS2 graphics for high FPS rather than pure visuals.
  • Shadow quality, model detail and particle detail are kept at readable competitive values to reduce clutter.
  • Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode is set to 4x MSAA.
  • Boost Player Contrast is Enabled so enemies stand out more clearly.
  • NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency is Enabled + Boost and NVIDIA G-Sync is Unknown.
  • Maximum FPS In Game is capped at Unknown.
  • Dynamic Shadows are Unknown, Ambient Occlusion is Disabled, HDR is Quality and FidelityFX Super Resolution is Disabled (Highest Quality).

Monitor Game Settings

ZOWIE XL2566K
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)

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

★ Karambit | Gamma Doppler Phase 3 (Factory New)

More CS2 pro player settings

FAQ – snow CS2 settings

What mouse does snow use?

snow uses the Logitech G Pro X Superlight Magenta.

What sensitivity does snow use?

snow uses sensitivity 0.8.

What DPI does snow use?

snow uses 800 DPI.

What eDPI does snow use?

snow uses 640.00 eDPI.

What Hz does snow use?

snow uses 1000 Hz.

What crosshair code does snow use?

The crosshair code is CSGO-uwiJZ-RbHwp-SySHP-xYXzW-YJeFO.

What crosshair settings does snow use?

snow uses a crosshair with style Classic Static, gap -3, thickness 1, and length 2.

What resolution does snow use?

snow plays on 1280x960.

What aspect ratio does snow use?

snow uses a 4:3 aspect ratio.

What brightness does snow use in CS2?

snow uses in-game brightness 93%.

What viewmodel does snow use?

snow uses viewmodel FOV 68, offset X 2.5, offset Y 0, and offset Z -1.5.

What launch options does snow use?

snow uses the following launch options: -novid -freq 240 -tickrate 128 -language english -allow_third_party_software -nojoy.

What HUD settings does snow use?

snow uses HUD Scale 0.85 and HUD Color Team Color.

What radar settings does snow use?

snow uses Radar Zoom 0.7, Radar HUD Size 1, and Radar Rotating Yes.

What monitor settings does snow use?

snow uses monitor settings such as DyAc Premium, Black eQualizer 19, and Color Vibrance 20.

What team does snow play for?

snow currently plays for paiN Gaming.

snow CS2 Settings Summary

Here you can quickly see the most important CS2 settings used by snow, including mouse, sensitivity, crosshair code, resolution, HUD settings, radar settings, and graphics card setup.

Team
paiN Gaming
Mouse
Logitech G Pro X Superlight Magenta
DPI
800
Sensitivity
0.8
eDPI
640.00
Hz
1000
Crosshair code
CSGO-uwiJZ-RbHwp-SySHP-xYXzW-YJeFO
Resolution
1280x960
Aspect ratio
4:3
HUD Scale
0.85
HUD Color
Team Color
Radar Zoom
0.7
Radar Rotating
Yes