Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Counter-Strike: Source
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Counter-Strike: Source — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activison | Counter-Strike: Source Valve |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2009 | November 1, 2004 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Infinity Ward | Valve Software |
| Publisher | Activison | Valve |
| Official Site | http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/ | — |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter | Shooter |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | First-person | First-person |
| Average Playtime | 22 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported) Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c Hard Drive: 12GB of free hard drive space Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Internet: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet Connection required for activation. Co-op/Multiplayer Hosting: To host Co-op or MP matches, a 2Ghz dual-core or better processor is recommended. | 1.7 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, DirectX® 8.1 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE), Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection Recommended: Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better), 1GB RAM, DirectX® 9 level Graphics Card, Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (2,085 ratings) | 3.8 / 5 (1,529 ratings) |