


In CS2, two screen formats are popular — 16:9 and 4:3. They differ in aspect ratio and field of view.
Pros:
Wide view — you see more on the sides.
Modern format for most monitors.
Convenient for streaming and recording.
Cons:
CS2 player models appear smaller — aiming can be harder.
Wide view can be distracting.
Pros:
Models look bigger (in stretched mode).
Focused on the center of the screen.
Lower load on the computer.
Cons:
Narrow view — less visible on the sides.
Image can be stretched or have black bars.
Older format, less optimized for modern monitors.
s1mple prefers stretched 4:3 — he likes bigger models and center focus for precise aiming.
Meanwhile, NiKo recently switched to 16:9.
16:9 is better for wide vision and quality, 4:3 for focus and model visibility. Choose based on your comfort and habit.