The new installment of The Matrix is looming on the horizon. To celebrate the release of the sequel to the iconic franchise, the CS.MONEY Blog is recalling a popular meme from one of the movies: the choice between a red pill and a blue one, exemplified by skins from CS:GO.
AK-47 Bloodsport VS AK-47 Aquamarine Revenge
One of the first skins that come to mind when mentioning red is the AK-47 Bloodsport. Its bright background with inscriptions in multiple languages of the world looks both stylish and really aggressive in-game.
CS.MONEY recommends: AK-47 Bloodsport Minimal Wear, $58.
The blue pill in this case is one of the few AKs with a predominant blue hue. The AK-47 Aquamarine Revenge boasts not only a blue background but also a vibrant depiction of energetic aquatic creatures.
CS.MONEY recommends: AK-47 Aquamarine Revenge Field-Tested, $24.
Expensive and aggressive or budget-friendly and energetic? It’s up to you!
M4A1-S Hot Rod M4A1-S Icarus Fell
Our pick for a red M4A1-S is the Hot Rod. A stylish and monochrome weapon finish without any frills. Those into minimalism will certainly appreciate this design.
CS.MONEY recommends: M4A1-S Hot Rod Factory New, $404.
The blue-side rival: a wrongly forgotten skin under the poetic name Icarus Fell. The look is executed in various shades of blue and light blue. A lot of subtle details that aren’t immediately conspicuous make stickers an excess for this gun.
CS.MONEY recommends: M4A1-S Icarus Fell Factory New, $310.
Maximalism vs. minimalism. What will you opt for?
AWP Redline VS AWP Man-o’-war
The sniper in red will go for an AWP Redline in his hands. These strict and stylish red lines definitely struck a chord with the community. Perhaps you’ll also appreciate this classic skin that goes well with red and black stickers.
CS.MONEY recommends: AWP Redline Field-Tested, $27.
The blue choice is represented by the elegant AWP Man-o’-war. A very unpopular yet instantly recognizable and aristocratic skin, it looks really expensive and beautiful in either of the two available exteriors.
CS.MONEY recommends: AWP Man-o’-war Minimal Wear, $24.
Equal prices — different color schemes. To each his own!
Glock-18 Water Elemental VS Glock-18 Twilight Galaxy
Out of all red Glock-18s, the Water Elemental is bar none the most popular among players. The water pattern looks incredibly vivid and organic against the gun’s red background. Its low price and availability on the market also make this weapon finish a great option.
CS.MONEY recommends: Glock-18 Water Elemental Minimal Wear, $5.
In the other corner of the ring is the rare and not-so-popular Glock-18 Twilight Galaxy. The slide is painted dark blue and covered with metallic crumbs that shimmer in the light. Various blue stickers would look amazing on the skin.
CS.MONEY recommends: Glock-18 Twilight Galaxy Minimal Wear, $35.
USP-S The Traitor VS USP-S Royal Blue
The USP-S slot goes to The Traitor, a design that dropped in May 2021. The glossy metallic hue of this skin looks unparalleled in the proper lighting. Fans of mysticism will particularly appreciate the reference to Tarot cards.
CS.MONEY recommends: USP-S The Traitor Field-Tested, $24.
The Traitor is challenged by the skin well-suited for a true aristocrat. The USP-S Royal Blue. The blue paint with a hint of “indigo” covers the surface of the gun almost entirely. A triumph of minimalism.
CS.MONEY recommends: USP-S Royal Blue Minimal Wear, $9.
Only you can make the fateful choice between mysticism and aristocratism!
Desert Eagle Code Red VS Desert Eagle Cobalt Disruption
By far the most striking red skin for the Desert Eagle is Code Red. The aggressive red is complemented by white inserts and lettering. The Desert Eagle, its body shimmering in the sun, will make a fine addition to your inventory.
CS.MONEY recommends: Desert Eagle Code Red Minimal Wear, $32.
Pixel skins are a huge part of CS:GO. Among them is the rare and curious Desert Eagle Cobalt Disruption. Its body is covered by a pixel pattern in various shades of blue.
CS.MONEY recommends: Desert Eagle Cobalt Disruption Minimal Wear, $37.
Bright red or dark blue? The choice is difficult — yet quite possible.
Five-Seven Crimson Blossom VS Five-Seven Nightshade
The burgundy-colored Five-Seven Crimson Blossom will be another gem of our red loadout. The body of the gun is executed in dark red hues, and the gun’s slide is decorated with a floral pattern.
CS.MONEY recommends: Five-Seven Crimson Blossom Minimal Wear, $33.
The real old-school Five-Seven skin is the Nightshade. The design is executed in calm tones of light-blue and blue. Combined with that gray floral pattern, it looks incredibly picturesque.
CS.MONEY recommends: Five-Seven Nightshade Factory New, $1.5.
Two spectacular pistols, and only you get to decide which one ends up in your inventory!
This post was a reference to the previous movies of The Matrix in anticipation of the release of the sequel. Did you like the selection? Then be sure to check out the Spider-Man selection! And stay tuned to CS.MONEY — we’ve got plenty more for you!
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