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Strategy Guide Games Price Guide

Last update : Jun 27, 2026

Current values and prices for all Strategy Guide retro games

Min Price

$1

CIB

Median Price

$22

CIB

Max Price

$1 304

Lufia II Offical Player's Guide

Total Games

2,792

Games

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Strategy Guide games Value & Trends

Strategy Guide Market Analysis (2026)

In 2026, the Strategy Guide market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 2792 titles tracked in our database, the current value guide indicates this is an affordable platform. For collectors, the median budget to acquire a complete-in-box (CIB) game currently sits around $22. This reflects the growing demand and premium placed on mint condition items. However, excellent classics can still be found starting at $1.

This price surge is particularly noticeable on highly sought-after games like Lufia II Offical Player's Guide, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $1304. The huge price gap between loose copies and complete ones confirms the massive premium collectors are willing to pay for original cardboard boxes and manuals.

Most Rare & Expensive Strategy Guide Games in 2026

Lufia II Offical Player's Guide
1
Lufia II Offical Player's Guide
1304$ CIB
How To Win at Nintendo
2
How To Win at Nintendo
1004$ CIB
Earthbound Player's Guide
3
Earthbound Player's Guide
764$ CIB
Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo]
4
Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo]
435$ CIB
Crusader of Centy Hint Book
5
Crusader of Centy Hint Book
426$ CIB
Zelda Hyrule Historia [Limited Edition]
6
Zelda Hyrule Historia [Limited Edition]
379$ CIB
Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames]
7
Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames]
375$ CIB
Haunting Ground [Bradygames]
8
Haunting Ground [Bradygames]
329$ CIB
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Dead or Alive 4 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead or Alive 4 [Prima] $18 $27 $0 $0
Dead or Alive 5 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead or Alive 5 [Prima] $13 $14 $0 $0
Dead or Alive [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead or Alive [Prima] $12 $19 $0 $0
Dead or Alive Ultimate [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead or Alive Ultimate [Prima] $12 $30 $0 $0
Dead Rising 2 Off the Record [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Rising 2 Off the Record [Bradygames] $15 $23 $0 $0
Dead Rising 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Rising 2 [Prima] $8 $9 $0 $0
Dead Rising 2 [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Rising 2 [Prima Hardcover] $9 $70 $0 $0
Dead Rising 3 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Rising 3 [Bradygames] $15 $20 $0 $0
Dead Rising [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Rising [Bradygames] $20 $0 $0 $0
Dead Space 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Space 2 [Prima] $15 $0 $0 $0
Dead Space 2 [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Space 2 [Prima Hardcover] $58 $83 $0 $0
Dead Space 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Space 3 [Prima] $10 $0 $0 $0
Dead Space 3 [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Space 3 [Prima Hardcover] $20 $29 $0 $0
Dead Space [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Space [Prima] $22 $22 $0 $0
Dead to Rights II [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead to Rights II [BradyGames] $5 $7 $0 $0
Dead to Rights [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead to Rights [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Death by Degrees [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Death by Degrees [Bradygames] $20 $0 $0 $0
Deathtrap Dungeon Guide [Dimension] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Deathtrap Dungeon Guide [Dimension] $22 $33 $0 $0
Deathtrap Dungeon Map Book - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Deathtrap Dungeon Map Book $0 $0 $0 $0
Deathtrap Dungeon [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Deathtrap Dungeon [Prima] $13 $19 $0 $0
Deception [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Deception [Prima] $10 $0 $0 $0
Defender [Bantam] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Defender [Bantam] $0 $0 $0 $0
Defender [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Defender [Bradygames] $7 $10 $0 $0
Def Jam Fight For NY [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Def Jam Fight For NY [Prima] $28 $130 $0 $0
Def Jam: Icon [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Def Jam: Icon [Prima] $8 $13 $0 $0
Demon's Souls [Atlus] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Demon's Souls [Atlus] $69 $103 $0 $0
Destiny 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destiny 2 [Prima] $6 $12 $0 $0
Destiny 2 [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destiny 2 [Prima Hardcover] $20 $30 $0 $0
Destiny [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destiny [Bradygames] $0 $0 $0 $0
Destiny Comic Collection Volume One - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destiny Comic Collection Volume One $21 $0 $0 $0
Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume I - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume I $20 $0 $0 $0
Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume II - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume II $8 $0 $0 $0
Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume III - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume III $0 $0 $0 $0
Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume IV - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume IV $0 $0 $0 $0
Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume V - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume V $0 $0 $0 $0
Destiny [Limited Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destiny [Limited Edition] $17 $0 $0 $0
Destroy All Humans 2 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destroy All Humans 2 [BradyGames] $8 $12 $0 $0
Destroy All Humans [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destroy All Humans [BradyGames] $7 $11 $0 $0
Destroy All Humans: Path of the Furon [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Destroy All Humans: Path of the Furon [BradyGames] $22 $33 $0 $0
Deus Ex: Human Revolution [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Deus Ex: Human Revolution [Collector's Edition] $48 $0 $0 $0
Deus Ex Human Revolution [Future Press] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Deus Ex Human Revolution [Future Press] $7 $0 $0 $0
Deus Ex: Invisible War [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Deus Ex: Invisible War [Prima] $7 $11 $0 $0
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided [Limited Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Deus Ex: Mankind Divided [Limited Edition Prima] $15 $0 $0 $0
Deus Ex [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Deus Ex [Prima] $30 $45 $0 $0
Deus Ex The Conspiracy [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Deus Ex The Conspiracy [Prima] $21 $32 $0 $0
Devil Kings [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Devil Kings [Bradygames] $22 $33 $0 $0
Devil May Cry 2 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Devil May Cry 2 [Bradygames] $14 $15 $0 $0
Devil May Cry 3 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Devil May Cry 3 [Bradygames] $11 $17 $0 $0
Devil May Cry 4 [FuturePress] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Devil May Cry 4 [FuturePress] $0 $0 $0 $0
Devil May Cry 4 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Devil May Cry 4 [Prima] $7 $0 $0 $0
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How much are Strategy Guide games worth?

The value of a Strategy Guide game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $22. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $23. Prices range from $1 for common titles up to $1,303.67 for the rarest games.

What are the most valuable Strategy Guide games?

Here are the highest-valued Strategy Guide games on the retro gaming market:

1. Lufia II Offical Player's Guide — $1304 CIB
2. How To Win at Nintendo — $1004 CIB
3. Earthbound Player's Guide — $764 CIB
4. Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo] — $435 CIB
5. Crusader of Centy Hint Book — $426 CIB

How much does a Strategy Guide game cost?

Strategy Guide games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:

1. Adventure Of Link Ultimate Guide — from $1 loose
2. SSX On Tour [Prima] — from $2 loose
3. LEGO Batman The Videogame [Prima] — from $2 loose
4. Madden 2005 [Prima] — from $2 loose
5. Nintendogs Companion — from $2 loose

These prices are for loose copies. Expect to pay more for a complete-in-box (CIB) version.

How many Strategy Guide games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 2,792 Strategy Guide games in its database, with 1,000 titles having a known market price. Our database is updated daily through our multi-source price tracking algorithm.

How do I know if my Strategy Guide game is rare and valuable?

Several factors determine the rarity and value of a Strategy Guide game:

1. Production run — Games produced in small quantities or quickly discontinued are naturally rarer.
2. Condition — A complete-in-box (CIB) copy is generally worth 2 to 5 times more than a loose copy. A sealed copy can be worth 10x more.
3. Collector demand — Certain genres (RPGs, sports games, fighting games) have very high demand.
4. Regional edition — PAL or Japanese versions can be rarer depending on the title.

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