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CS2 (CSGO) Commands to play with a controller

Want to play CS2 (CSGO) using a controller? Find out how to and what the best console commands are by reading this article!

Updated on Oct 18, 2023
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CS2 (CSGO) Commands to play with a controller

There is a small majority of players who use the joystick controller to play CS2 (CSGO), even though it is a PC-based shooter game. There may be an influx of console players who want to try out Counter-Strike: Global Offensive for themselves. If you are one of those players, then this article will help you learn the best console commands for the controller!

How to Use Joystick Controller in CS2 (CSGO)

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive allows you to use any type of controller, with noteworthy examples including Xbox and PS5 controllers.

If you are still not familiar with enabling the controller in CS2 (CSGO), then don’t worry, as the process is quite simple. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the controller.

  1. Step 1: Launch CS2 (CSGO), Go to Settings and click on Controller.
  2. Step 2: Head over to “Controller Enabled” and change it to Enabled.

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Best Joy Controller Commands CS2 (CSGO)

To enable these commands, you will need to know how to enable and open the developer console. For a guide on opening the console, you can check out our article on the ultimate console guide.

Here is a list of the best console commands for your Xbox or PS5 controller!

Should you play CS2 (CSGO) with a Controller?

The entire professional scene in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is completely dominated by PC players, as that is how the game is meant to be played. But, with lots of console shooter games already out on the market, it is definitely possible for players to climb up to the highest rank using Xbox or PS5 controllers that they are used to using. You can read more about the highest rank here.

We firmly believe that controller players can make it far in CS2 (CSGO), as long as proper practice methods are used. To learn more about the best maps to practice in, check out the featured maps in our article about the best workshop maps.


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That will conclude the article on the best controller commands in Counter-Strike. If you are looking to learn more about commands, check out our article on the best commands in CS2 (CSGO)!

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