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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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I-Ninja [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting I-Ninja [BradyGames] $14 $21 $0 $0
Inside NBA Showdown Official Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Inside NBA Showdown Official Guide $25 $38 $0 $0
Inside NHL '94 Official Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Inside NHL '94 Official Guide $20 $30 $0 $0
Iron Man [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Iron Man [BradyGames] $6 $7 $0 $0
Jade Cocoon 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jade Cocoon 2 [Prima] $38 $57 $0 $0
Jade Cocoon [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jade Cocoon [Prima] $32 $0 $0 $0
Jade Empire [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jade Empire [Prima] $13 $0 $0 $0
Jak 3 [Piggyback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jak 3 [Piggyback] $13 $13 $0 $0
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier [BradyGames] $18 $28 $0 $0
Jak and Daxter The Precursor Legacy [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jak and Daxter The Precursor Legacy [Prima] $23 $29 $0 $0
Jak II [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jak II [BradyGames] $12 $15 $0 $0
Jak II Renegade [Piggyback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jak II Renegade [Piggyback] $0 $0 $0 $0
Jak X Combat Racing [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jak X Combat Racing [Prima] $22 $33 $0 $0
Jet force Gemini [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jet force Gemini [BradyGames] $15 $18 $0 $0
Jet Force Gemini Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jet Force Gemini Player's Guide $18 $27 $0 $0
Jet Force Gemini [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jet Force Gemini [Prima] $25 $37 $0 $0
Jet Grind Radio [Sybex] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jet Grind Radio [Sybex] $0 $0 $0 $0
Jet Moto 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Jet Moto 3 [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Juggernaut [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Juggernaut [Prima] $23 $34 $0 $0
Just Cause 2 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Just Cause 2 $21 $31 $0 $0
Just Cause 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Just Cause 3 [Prima] $7 $10 $0 $0
Just Cause [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Just Cause [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Kagero Deception II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kagero Deception II [Prima] $25 $37 $0 $0
Kameo [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kameo [Prima] $12 $22 $0 $0
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kane & Lynch: Dead Men [Prima] $3 $0 $0 $0
Kartia [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kartia [Prima] $31 $0 $0 $0
Kessen II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kessen II [Prima] $21 $32 $0 $0
Kessen [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kessen [Prima] $4 $5 $0 $0
Kid Icarus: Uprising [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kid Icarus: Uprising [Prima] $17 $0 $0 $0
Killer 7 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killer 7 [BradyGames] $17 $18 $0 $0
Killer Instinct 2 [GameFan Books] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killer Instinct 2 [GameFan Books] $37 $56 $0 $0
Killer Instinct Arcade Pocket Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killer Instinct Arcade Pocket Guide $33 $50 $0 $0
Killer Instinct Game Secrets - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killer Instinct Game Secrets $10 $15 $0 $0
Killer Instinct Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killer Instinct Player's Guide $18 $100 $0 $0
Killer Instinct Ultra Fan Book [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killer Instinct Ultra Fan Book [Prima] $65 $0 $0 $0
Killzone 2 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killzone 2 [BradyGames] $10 $11 $0 $0
Killzone 2 [Limited Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killzone 2 [Limited Edition] $26 $27 $0 $0
Killzone 2: Official Guide to Warzone and Campaign - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killzone 2: Official Guide to Warzone and Campaign $32 $48 $0 $0
Killzone 3 [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killzone 3 [Collector's Edition] $10 $15 $0 $0
Killzone 3 [Future Press] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killzone 3 [Future Press] $10 $0 $0 $0
Killzone [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Killzone [Prima] $13 $19 $0 $0
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kingdom Hearts 358/2 [BradyGames] $14 $16 $0 $0
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days [BradyGames] $12 $18 $0 $0
Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance [BradyGames] $16 $0 $0 $0
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep [BradyGames] $14 $0 $0 $0
Kingdom Hearts [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kingdom Hearts [BradyGames] $15 $20 $0 $0
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories [BradyGames] $14 $15 $0 $0
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix [Prima] $58 $0 $0 $0
Kingdom Hearts II [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kingdom Hearts II [BradyGames] $15 $15 $0 $0
Kingdom Hearts III Ultimania - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Kingdom Hearts III Ultimania $17 $30 $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. Nintendogs Companion — from $2 loose
5. Madden 2005 [Prima] — 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.