Improve your CS: GO game with these six console commands

Just like every other Valve game out there, Counter-Strike with its latest iteration Global Offensive provides users with the ability to use the Source engine’s capabilities to improve certain aspects of the game. If you’re not using these console commands, you’re not making the most of one of the world’s most popular esports.

The PC platform most famous shooter uses a set of console commands, which are in-game commands you can use, to add, tweak and replace in-game stuff like different mini-maps; additional information concerning your ping and tons more. To begin using them, you’ll need to open up the console by pressing the “ ` “ key on your keyboard while in-game. If nothing happens, go to your game settings and check the “enable developer console” box. Once the console is open, type in one of any of these commands.(source: dotesports)

• net_graph 1

This is the most useful command you’ll find in this list. It allows you to see a ton of information concerning your FPS (frames per second), ping, the tick rate of the server and more.Enter “net_graph 1” into the console and you should see the information appear at the bottom right of your screen.

• fps_max 0

This command will help you maximize your frames per second. This will take away the restriction on your FPS, allowing you to reach the highest amount possible on your current PC.After typing in the command “fps_max 0” to your console, you should see a difference in your FPS instantly. Hopefully, you can gather up those pesky frames you were missing and crush those toxic enemies.

• cl_radar_always_centered

You’ll find useful in-game. The radar can sometimes be misleading, you could see the red dot show up firing on the edge of the circle but they could be just around the corner or the other side of the map. This command will center the radar so you can see all of the maps. It will take a little getting used to, but it’s worth it.

• cl_use_opens_buy_menu 0

Have you ever gone to pick up a weapon off the ground in spawn and opened up your buy menu? This helpful command will prevent your “use” key (mine is E) from opening up the buy menu but, it will still allow you to pick up the weapon. So say goodbye to running out of spawn with the buy menu up and stumbling over the AK on the floor and cruise forward to your inevitable victory.

• +cl_show_team_equipment

One of the newest console commands to be added in a recent update, this allows you to see your teammates weaponry and utility loadout above their heads, putting an end to that frantic search for a teammate who has a flashbang. Here’s what it looks like in-game.

• voice_scale 0.3

This will help you counteract those noisy teammates or toxic deathmatch players who scream at everyone who try to be sociable. It lowers the voices of those in your lobby to a suitable level so that they can still be heard and it is not too loud that you can’t hear your game.

That’s all we have for today. Remember, these commands alone won’t make you the next coldzera, as the basis of becoming a good player is training and more training. After you’ve reached the point where you can play well, these will surely enhance your experience to maximize your performance.