The world of skins in CS2 is not just a visual diversity, but a whole culture in which each collection has its own history, style, and fans. Among the most recognizable and beloved series of skins, a special place is occupied by the Asiimov and Printstream collections. Their recognizable design, combining futurism and bright graphics, makes these skins desirable for both beginners and collectors. In this article from k1nd3r, you will learn about the features of the skins from these collections. Skins from these two collections are in the inventory of SLIGHT CS2 AWPer from the United States BLUEJAYS team. Which ones exactly? You will find out about this right now.
All About the Asiimov Series Skins
The Asiimov series skins are instantly recognizable thanks to their unique combination of orange, black, and white. The first of them appeared about ten years ago and quickly won the love of players. Now the series includes five skins, and the cost of some of them, depending on the condition, can reach hundreds of dollars.
M4A4 | Asiimov
The first skin in this series was the M4A4 | Asiimov, which was released in December 2013 as part of the Winter Offensive Weapon Case. Since its float can only vary in a limited range from 0.18 to 1.00, this skin does not come in Factory New or Minimal Wear. Therefore, even with the lowest possible wear values, the skin looks a little worn.
AWP | Asiimov
A few months later, in February 2014, the second skin in the series appeared in the game – the legendary AWP | Asiimov. It was included in the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. This skin also has a wear level that can vary between 0.18 and 1.00. Interestingly, not only are the variants with minimal float highly valued, but also the Battle-Scarred ones with a value greater than 0.90. The thing is that their sight becomes completely black, and this increases the collectible value of the weapon. It’s no surprise that this skin in the Field-Tested version with StatTrak support is in Keller “SLIGHT” Nilan’s inventory.
P90 | Asiimov
In July 2014, the developers added P90 | Asiimov to the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. It became the first item in the collection available as Factory New, since its float varies in the range of 0.00-0.92. Thus, the skin can be found in all possible variants and is quite affordable. Without a kill counter, its cost does not exceed several tens of dollars.
P250 | Asiimov
In April 2016, the collection was replenished with another skin — P250 | Asiimov from the Chroma 3 Case. It differs from other items in the series by the large amount of black and white in the coloring. Orange is present only in the form of a few accents. However, the style of the skinmaker Coridium remains recognizable. On the side of the weapon, you can see two orange triangles that form the letters A and V, corresponding to the name of the skin.
AK-47 | Asiimov
Finally, at the end of 2018, the last item to date was added to the collection — AK-47 | Asiimov. Since the AK-47 remains one of the most popular weapons in CS2, it is not surprising that its cost is higher than the previous ones — in Minimal Wear, it can cost about $60, and the cost of Factory New options exceeds $100.
Everything You Need to Know About the Printstream Collection
There are currently four skins in the Printstream series. The stylish black and white coloring is unmistakable from other designs, so if you are collecting an inventory in a single style, you should consider purchasing all four. Interestingly, their design, which is so beloved by players, was created by chance.
JTPNZ, the author of the skin, mentions that the design of the skin came about as a result of random inspiration. He was experimenting with the “pearlescent shine” feature and found that it gave an unexpectedly interesting effect on the black and white skin. The XXXY logo, which can be seen on all the skins of the series, appeared due to the association with a sticker that once decorated the case of his PC, and the square and heart refer to the Nirvana song “Heart-Shaped Box”. The name of the series also came about in a similar way. JTPNZ used a command from the Java programming language, which is used to create images in ASCII format. And in translation, this word means “Data Stream”.
AWP | Printstream
Only in 2025, as part of the “Spring 2025 Skins” update, the AWP | Printstream skin appeared. It was included in the Fever Case. The skin is available in all float values, its cost varies from $50 for the Battle-Scarred version to over $650 for the Factory New version with a frag counter.
M4A1-S | Printstream
The most expensive skin in this series is M4A1 | Printstream. In the regular version, its cost can be around $400, and in the version with a kill counter, it can exceed $900. The high cost is due to the fact that this is a skin for one of the most popular guns in CS2, and an expressive design that looks great both on its own and in combination with stickers.
Desert Eagle | Printstream
The Desert Eagle skin was the first of the series to be accepted into the official collection. Interestingly, JTPNZ made it the last one and considers it less successful than the others. Apparently, the developers had a different opinion, and the skin was added to the game in August 2020. By the way, this skin in Minimal Wear quality is in the inventory of the player Keller “SLIGHT” Nilan.
USP-S | Printstream
The newest skin in the series is USP-S | Printstream. It was added in 2022 as part of the Recoil collection. Skins for the USP-S and Desert Eagle are comparable in price: depending on the quality and the presence of a frag counter, they can cost from $20 to over $100.
Conclusion
Skins from the Asiimov and Printstream collections have long been iconic in the CS2 community due to their style and availability in different weapon variants. They decorate the inventories of both casual players and professionals, emphasizing individuality and taste. Regardless of whether you are collecting a collection or just looking for a spectacular skin for your AWP or M4, these series are a great choice. If you want to learn more about current CS2 matches, pro player settings, their inventory, we recommend visiting Profilerr.
