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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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Project Overkill: Electronic Gaming Monthly Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Project Overkill: Electronic Gaming Monthly Strategy Guide $7 $11 $0 $0
Project: Snowblind [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Project: Snowblind [BradyGames] $21 $31 $0 $0
Prototype 2 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Prototype 2 [Bradygames] $7 $0 $0 $0
Prototype [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Prototype [Prima] $5 $13 $0 $0
Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy [BradyGames] $10 $15 $0 $0
Psychonauts [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Psychonauts [BradyGames] $26 $32 $0 $0
Quake 4 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Quake 4 [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Quake: Authorized Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Quake: Authorized Strategy Guide $12 $18 $0 $0
Quake For Nintendo 64 Prima's Unauthorized Game Secrtes - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Quake For Nintendo 64 Prima's Unauthorized Game Secrtes $0 $0 $0 $0
Quake III Arena [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Quake III Arena [Prima] $16 $25 $0 $0
Quake II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Quake II [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
Quake II Prima's Official Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Quake II Prima's Official Strategy Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
Quake Official Strategy Guide For The Nintendo 64 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Quake Official Strategy Guide For The Nintendo 64 $0 $0 $0 $0
Quantom Break [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Quantom Break [Prima Hardcover] $0 $0 $0 $0
Quantum Break [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Quantum Break [Prima] $15 $0 $0 $0
Quest 64 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Quest 64 [Prima] $25 $28 $0 $0
Radiata Stories [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Radiata Stories [BradyGames] $31 $0 $0 $0
Rage [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rage [Prima] $5 $8 $0 $0
Rainbow Six 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rainbow Six 3 [Prima] $9 $14 $0 $0
Rainbow Six Lockdown [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rainbow Six Lockdown [Prima] $6 $8 $0 $0
Rainbow Six [Prima Gold Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rainbow Six [Prima Gold Edition] $4 $6 $0 $0
Rainbow Six Rogue Spear [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rainbow Six Rogue Spear [Prima] $9 $14 $0 $0
Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear & Urban Operations [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear & Urban Operations [Prima] $20 $30 $0 $0
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rainbow Six Vegas 2 [Prima] $8 $10 $0 $0
Rainbow Six Vegas [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rainbow Six Vegas [Prima] $5 $8 $0 $0
RAMA The Official Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting RAMA The Official Strategy Guide $15 $22 $0 $0
Ratchet & Clank All 4 One [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ratchet & Clank All 4 One [Bradygames] $10 $15 $0 $0
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time [BradyGames] $10 $15 $0 $0
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction [BradyGames] $9 $12 $0 $0
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando [BradyGames] $20 $30 $0 $0
Ratchet & Clank [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ratchet & Clank [Prima] $15 $25 $0 $0
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal [BradyGames] $11 $17 $0 $0
Ratchet: Deadlocked [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ratchet: Deadlocked [Prima] $17 $30 $0 $0
Rayman 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rayman 2 [Prima] $20 $31 $0 $0
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc [BradyGames] $8 $11 $0 $0
Rebelstar Tactical Command / Sigma Star Saga - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Rebelstar Tactical Command / Sigma Star Saga $18 $18 $0 $0
Red Dead Redemption 2 [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Dead Redemption 2 [Collector's Edition] $98 $99 $0 $0
Red Dead Redemption 2 [Piggyback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Dead Redemption 2 [Piggyback] $58 $64 $0 $0
Red Dead Redemption [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Dead Redemption [BradyGames] $24 $26 $0 $0
Red Dead Redemption [Game of the Year BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Dead Redemption [Game of the Year BradyGames] $108 $161 $0 $0
Red Dead Redemption II [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Dead Redemption II [Collector's Edition] $110 $165 $0 $0
Red Dead Revolver [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Dead Revolver [BradyGames] $49 $74 $0 $0
Red Faction 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Faction 2 [Prima] $5 $0 $0 $0
Red Faction Armageddon [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Faction Armageddon [Prima] $5 $8 $0 $0
Red Faction Guerrilla [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Faction Guerrilla [Bradygames] $10 $15 $0 $0
Red Faction: Guerrilla [THQ] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Faction: Guerrilla [THQ] $0 $0 $0 $0
Red Faction [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Faction [Prima] $9 $0 $0 $0
Red Steel 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Steel 2 [Prima] $10 $0 $0 $0
Red Steel [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Red Steel [Prima] $5 $7 $0 $0
Remember Me [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Remember Me [BradyGames] $25 $37 $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.