Top 5 Cheap USP-S CS2 Skins

During Counter-Strike's lifetime many different changes and innovations have been implemented, with the biggest being the transition to Counter-Strike 2 in September of 2023. Throughout this time there have been many new maps, new weapons, alterations to the economy and many other miscellaneous updates. One of the most famous updates in Counter-Strike was the Arms Deal Update, which brought the first weapon skins to the game and the rest is history.

While the P2000 is an option for the CT side starter pistol, the USP-S has always reigned supreme and is chosen by the overwhelming majority of players. In CS2, there is a wide range of finishes to choose from, especially for popular weapons like USP-S. The most recent addition is the USP-S | Jawbreaker which was added in the Kilowatt Case in February this year. This skin makes our list, not only because of its looks but also because of its price, making our criteria “cheap” by being below $25.

So, with that said, let’s look at our top five cheap USP-S skins in Counter-Strike 2.

5 - USP-S | Stainless

First up on our list is the USP-S | Stainless, a clean skin valued at around $8 in Minimal Wear condition. The USP-S | Stainless takes inspiration from the James Bond franchise, looking remarkably similar to the pistol he uses in the films. The USP-S | Stainless is an incredibly simple skin, with an all-black silencer and a stainless steel body. Whilst fairly plain, this skin is a joy to use, perfect for impersonating 007 himself and getting lots of headshots on every pistol round.  

4 - USP-S | Ticket to Hell

Next is the USP-S | Ticket to Hell, the cheapest skin on our list as it is easily attainable for under $2 in Factory New. The USP-S | Ticket to Hell is entirely black and white, with white iconography brandished across the black base. There are all sorts of designs on the Ticket to Hell, with the key ones being a set of frightening teeth towards the back, as well as a barcode and a QR code. This QR code actually works and sends you to the creator's Steam page!

3 - USP-S | Jawbreaker

The newest USP skin makes the list, with the USP-S | Jawbreaker being added this year through the Kilowatt Case.  In Minimal Wear, the USP-S | Jawbreaker costs just under $14 and is certainly worth it for a skin of this complexity. This USP-S finish utilizes glossy paint with a scary, blue barking dog atop a yellow base. Being a recent addition to CS2, another perk of the USP-S | Jawbreaker is the fact it uses the new CS2 model for the USP-S, giving it a fresh look when compared to other skins.

2 - USP-S | Printstream

We had to really stretch the budget but we managed to sneak the USP-S | Printstream on this list, even in Battle-Scarred condition. Valued at $20, the USP-S | Printstream is still a gorgeous skin, even in Battle-Scarred. The Printstream finish is one of the most popular in the game, with a mixture of black and white as well as pearlescent highlights. It is such a clean design and certainly one of the best USP-S skins in the entire game.

1 - USP-S | Cortex

Topping our list is the USP-S | Cortex. It manages to easily make the budget, being worth around $8 in Factory New and certainly looks like it should be worth much more. The USP-S | Cortex has a subtle silver and white base with a cartoonish skeleton on the handle acting as the centerpiece of the design. This skeleton has the top of his skull removed and his brain leaking out across the rest of the weapon, even spelling out “USP” on the silencer. A gorgeous and interesting design that we certainly think exceeds its price point.