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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is sold on multiple platforms: the PC (Windows, Mac, and Linux), Playstation 3, and Xbox 360. However, even though the PC version receives frequent updates, the consoles versions haven't been updated once, causing differences in gameplay. This page is designed to highlight the specific differences.
| PC | Consoles | |
|---|---|---|
| Start screen | Player no need hit any key/button to go main menu. | Player need hit to the 'Start' key/button to go to the main menu. |
| Equipment/Weapons Availability | The M4A1-S, USP-S, CZ75-Auto, Rescue Kit, R8 Revolver, and MP5-SD are available. | The M4A1-S, USP-S, CZ75-Auto, Rescue Kit, R8 Revolver, and MP5-SD are unavailable. |
| Weapon Pricing/Weapon Balancing | Weapon prices and properties have been changed for balancing since release. | Weapon prices and properties have not been updated since release. |
| Maps | Official maps and unofficial maps are available.
Total official maps: 12 Bomb defusal maps, 5 Hostage rescue maps, 6 Arsenal: Demolition maps, 7 Arsenal: Arms Race maps, 5 Arsenal: Flying Scoutsman maps, 3 Danger Zone maps |
Only non-update added official maps are available. An example of an official but unavailable map is Overpass. The maps have also not been updated since release.
Total official maps: 6 Bomb defusal maps, 2 Hostage rescue maps, 6 Arsenal: Demolition maps, 2 Arsenal: Arms Race maps. |
| Cosmetic Item Availability | Cosmetic items such as weapon skins, unique knives,collectible pins, music kits, graffitis, gloves and agents are available. | Cosmetic items are unavailable. |
| Game Modes | Bomb defusal, Hostage rescue, Arsenal (Demolition and Arms Race), Deathmatch, Guardian, Co-Op Strike, Flying Scoutsman, Danger Zone | Bomb Defusal, Hostage Rescue, Arsenal (Demolition and Arms Race). |
| Hostage rescue scenario rules | 2 hostages randomly placed at two out of the four possible hostage spawn locations, their placement will not change for the duration of the game. Hostage escort involves untying the hostage by interacting with them for +4 seconds (1 with rescue kit), causing the hostage to be carried on the rescuer's back, who must then carry the hostage to the hostage rescue zone. At least 1 hostage must be rescued to win the round for Counter-Terrorists. Round time is shorter and extends when the first hostage is picked up. | 4 hostages are placed at all possible hostage spawn locations. Escorting hostages involves interacting with the hostage once, which makes them follow the rescuer, who must then escort the hostage to the rescue zone. All living hostages must be rescued in order to win the round for the Counter-Terrorists. |
| UI Framework | Panorama | Scaleform UI |