Only use Method 2 if you need the March 2013 look/sound. Legal note: Downloading cracked versions from random websites is dangerous (malware). The Steam beta method is 100% legal and safe. The depot method without an emulator won't run, and emulators exist in a legal gray area, but as long as you own CS:GO, it's generally considered acceptable for preservation.
This is a guide for obtaining and playing the (often referred to as the "CS:GO Beta" or "CS:GO Classic"). This version predates the major "Arms Deal" update (which introduced weapon skins) and features the original UI, old weapon sounds, classic knife animations, and the original map lighting.
