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CS2 Unboxing: ArrowCS vs Sparkles – $20,000 CSGO Weapon Case 1s!

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CS2 Unboxing: ArrowCS vs Sparkles – $20,000 CSGO Weapon Case 1s!

In celebration of his 22nd birthday, popular Counter-Strike streamer ArrowCS teamed up with YouTuber Sparkles for an epic CS2 unboxing battle. Both opened 100 CSGO Weapon Case 1s, with each player spending $10,000 on the cases, for a total "investment" of $20,000. The goal? To unbox the most valuable skins and claim the title in this high-stakes showdown.

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The Final Tally

After the 100 cases were opened, ArrowCS emerged victorious, walking away with both his own unboxed items and the skins Sparkles had pulled. Here's the breakdown:

  • ArrowCS unboxed items worth $3,233.
  • Sparkles pulled skins worth $3,154.
  • ArrowCS’s total haul: $6,387, combining both sets of unboxed items.

Despite winning the battle and doubling his take-home skins, ArrowCS still incurred a net loss of $3,613.

Notable Unboxings

Several key skins added excitement to the battle, with some rare and high-value items pulled by both players.

Desert Eagle Hypnotics

  • ArrowCS was fortunate enough to unbox three Factory New Desert Eagle Hypnotics:
    • Case 44: A Factory New Desert Eagle Hypnotic with Pattern 26 and a minimal float of 0.01, making it a highly sought-after item.
    • Case 88: Another Factory New Desert Eagle Hypnotic, this time with Pattern 964, and an ultra-low float of 0.009.
    • Case 100: A final Factory New Desert Eagle Hypnotic with Pattern 22 and a float of 0.061, rounding out a trio of rare Deagle pulls.

USP-S Dark Water

  • The sleek and popular USP-S Dark Water appeared multiple times:
    • ArrowCS unboxed a Minimal Wear USP-S Dark Water in Case 8 and another in Case 57.
    • Sparkles pulled a Field-Tested USP-S Dark Water in Case 16, and another one appeared in Case 45.

Glock-18 Dragon Tattoos

  • The iconic Glock-18 Dragon Tattoo was another fan favorite during the unboxing:
    • ArrowCS scored a Factory New Glock-18 Dragon Tattoo in Case 4, and again in Case 29.
    • Sparkles followed up with a Factory New Glock-18 Dragon Tattoo in Case 6, and later in Case 96.

M4A1-S Dark Water

  • The M4A1-S Dark Water, one of the more valuable silenced rifles, made several appearances:
    • ArrowCS unboxed a Minimal Wear M4A1-S Dark Water in Case 1, a strong start to his battle.
    • Sparkles landed a StatTrak Minimal Wear M4A1-S Dark Water in Case 16.
    • Field-Tested M4A1-S Dark Waters were unboxed by ArrowCS in Case 31, and Sparkles managed to grab a StatTrak Field-Tested M4A1-S Dark Water in Case 55.
    • ArrowCS added a final StatTrak Field-Tested M4A1-S Dark Water in Case 59.

Rare Pulls: Float Values and Patterns

A couple of noteworthy rare pulls added an extra layer of excitement:

  • ArrowCS's AUG Wings (Case 10) had an exceptionally low float of 0.000078187, making it the #60 lowest float AUG Wings globally. Low-float items like this can be extremely valuable to collectors.
  • Sparkles's AK-47 Case Hardened (Case 42) with Pattern 39 and a float of 0.19 was another standout. This pattern is known for its desirable blue coverage, often commanding premium prices in the market.

Conclusion: The Thrill and Risks of CSGO Unboxing

ArrowCS may have won the battle by walking away with $6,387 worth of skins, but the overall cost of the cases led to a $3,613 loss. Sparkles, whose unboxed items totaled $3,154, faced a similar deficit.

This battle highlights both the excitement and the risks associated with CSGO unboxing. Rare pulls like the Desert Eagle Hypnotics and low-float AUG Wings kept the tension high, but the overall losses show that unboxing remains a high-risk gamble. Still, for ArrowCS, celebrating his birthday with a victory over Sparkles made the experience unforgettable.

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