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.

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.