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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]
330$ CIB
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Guitar Hero II [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Guitar Hero II [BradyGames] $0 $0 $0 $0
Guitars and Gaming - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Guitars and Gaming $0 $0 $0 $0
Gun [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Gun [BradyGames] $3 $6 $0 $0
Gunvalkyrie [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Gunvalkyrie [Prima] $11 $16 $0 $0
.hack G.U. Rebirth [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting .hack G.U. Rebirth [Bradygames] $0 $0 $0 $0
.hack Infection [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting .hack Infection [BradyGames] $25 $35 $0 $0
.hack Mutation [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting .hack Mutation [BradyGames] $24 $36 $0 $0
.hack Outbreak [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting .hack Outbreak [BradyGames] $38 $0 $0 $0
.hack Quarantine [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting .hack Quarantine [BradyGames] $100 $150 $0 $0
Half-Life 2: Episode One [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Half-Life 2: Episode One [Prima] $15 $22 $0 $0
Half-Life 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Half-Life 2 [Prima] $3 $9 $0 $0
Half-Life 2: Raising The Bar [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Half-Life 2: Raising The Bar [Prima] $178 $0 $0 $0
Half-Life: Opposing Force [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Half-Life: Opposing Force [Prima] $35 $52 $0 $0
Half-Life [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Half-Life [Prima] $10 $26 $0 $0
Halo 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo 2 [Prima] $6 $10 $0 $0
Halo 2 Strategy Guide [Piggyback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo 2 Strategy Guide [Piggyback] $7 $0 $0 $0
Halo 3 [Piggyback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo 3 [Piggyback] $6 $0 $0 $0
Halo 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo 3 [Prima] $7 $8 $0 $0
Halo 4 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo 4 [Prima] $22 $0 $0 $0
Halo 4 [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo 4 [Prima Hardcover] $7 $13 $0 $0
Halo 5: Guardians [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo 5: Guardians [Prima] $8 $0 $0 $0
Halo 5: Guardians [Prima Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo 5: Guardians [Prima Collector's Edition] $11 $0 $0 $0
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary [Bradygames] $11 $17 $0 $0
Halo Encyclopedia [Hardback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo Encyclopedia [Hardback] $0 $0 $0 $0
Halo [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo [Prima] $16 $16 $0 $104
Halo Reach [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo Reach [BradyGames] $7 $19 $0 $0
Halo Reach [BradyGames Hardback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo Reach [BradyGames Hardback] $14 $0 $0 $0
Halo Reach [Signature Series BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo Reach [Signature Series BradyGames] $8 $13 $0 $0
Halo Wars 2 [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo Wars 2 [Prima Hardcover] $4 $6 $0 $0
Halo Wars [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Halo Wars [Prima] $11 $13 $0 $0
Harvest Moon: Animal Parade [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Harvest Moon: Animal Parade [BradyGames] $37 $56 $0 $0
Harvest Moon Back To Nature [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Harvest Moon Back To Nature [Prima] $65 $97 $0 $0
Harvest Moon: Heroes of Leaf Valley [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Harvest Moon: Heroes of Leaf Valley [BradyGames] $15 $22 $0 $0
Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness [BradyGames] $13 $19 $0 $0
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Harvest Moon: Light of Hope [Collector's Edition] $20 $22 $0 $0
Harvest Moon Magical Melody [Brady Games] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Harvest Moon Magical Melody [Brady Games] $27 $41 $0 $0
Harvest Moon Tree Of Tranquility [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Harvest Moon Tree Of Tranquility [BradyGames] $21 $31 $0 $0
Haunted Mansion [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Haunted Mansion [BradyGames] $12 $19 $0 $0
Haunting Ground [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Haunting Ground [Bradygames] $220 $330 $0 $0
Haven: Call of the King [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Haven: Call of the King [BradyGames] $13 $19 $0 $0
Haze [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Haze [Prima] $13 $0 $0 $0
Heavenly Sword [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Heavenly Sword [Prima] $9 $11 $0 $0
Hellboy: The Science of Evil [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Hellboy: The Science of Evil [Prima] $7 $11 $0 $0
Heretic - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Heretic $15 $205 $0 $0
Heroes of Mana [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Heroes of Mana [Bradygames] $23 $23 $0 $0
Heroes Of Might And Magic III: The Shadow Of Death [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Heroes Of Might And Magic III: The Shadow Of Death [Prima] $55 $75 $0 $0
Heroes Of Might And Magic II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Heroes Of Might And Magic II [Prima] $29 $44 $0 $0
Hexen 64 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Hexen 64 [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Hexen [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Hexen [Prima] $14 $21 $0 $0
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Hitman 2: Silent Assassin [Prima] $10 $15 $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.

To find the exact value of your game, check its detail page on RetroCharting where you'll find real-time prices and historical price trends.