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Expert guides on CSGO skin trading, marketplace reviews, and gameplay tips for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
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Featured Reviews
Featured CSFloat Review: Buy & Sell CSGO Skins
Is CSFloat safe and legit? Our review covers fees, P2P trading, the Float Appraiser tool, and everything you need to know about trading CSGO skins on CSFloat.
Trading
How to Earn Money with CSGO Skins
Learn the best methods to earn money through CSGO skin trading, marketplace flipping, and investment strategies.
Guides
XP in CSGO: The Ultimate Guide
Everything you need to know about the CSGO XP system, leveling up, and earning weekly XP bonuses.
Guides
CSGO Drop System & Weekly Care Package
How the CSGO drop system works, what you can get from weekly care packages, and how to maximize your drops.
Trading
How to Buy & Sell CSGO Skins Securely
Stay safe when trading CSGO skins. Learn about trusted marketplaces, avoiding scams, and secure trading practices.
Guides
Featured Steam Groups: A Quick Guide
Learn how to create, join, and manage Steam groups to connect with other CSGO players.
Reviews
Skinport Review: The Best CSGO Skin Marketplace?
A detailed look at Skinport's fees, features, and how it compares to other CSGO skin marketplaces.
Reviews
DMarket Review: CSGO Skin Marketplace
Is DMarket worth using for CSGO skins? We review fees, features, security, and how it stacks up against competitors.
Guides
CSGO Basics for New Players
New to CSGO? This beginner's guide covers everything from movement and shooting mechanics to the economy system and competitive play.
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CSGO Legacy Content
The guides on CSGO Central cover Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. While some information may be outdated since the CS2 transition, our marketplace reviews and trading tips remain relevant.
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Is CSGO Central still active?
Yes! While CSGO has transitioned to Counter-Strike 2, our CSGO guides remain available as a legacy resource. For the latest CS2 content, visit CS2Central.gg.
Are the marketplace reviews still relevant?
Yes. CSFloat, Skinport, and DMarket all support CS2 skins (which are the same inventories as CSGO skins). Our reviews of these platforms remain accurate and useful.
What's the relationship between CSGO Central and CS2Central?
CSGO Central is the legacy site for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive content. CS2Central.gg is our newer site focused on Counter-Strike 2, featuring an active Discord community of 22,500+ players.
Can I still trade CSGO skins?
Yes! CSGO skins carried over to Counter-Strike 2. All the trading platforms we review (CSFloat, Skinport, DMarket) still work for buying and selling skins. Visit our trading guides for detailed information.
Does CSGO Central have a Discord server?
Yes! Our CSGO Discord server has over 22,500 members and is one of the most active Counter-Strike communities. The server covers both CSGO and CS2, with channels for skin trading, LFG, gameplay discussion, and more. Join our Discord here.