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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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Spore [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spore [Prima] $0 $12 $0 $0
Spy Hunter [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spy Hunter [Bradygames] $10 $15 $0 $0
Spy Hunter Nowhere to Run [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spy Hunter Nowhere to Run [Bradygames] $0 $0 $0 $0
Spyro 2 Season of Flame [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spyro 2 Season of Flame [Prima] $20 $30 $0 $0
Spyro A Hero's Tail [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spyro A Hero's Tail [Prima] $11 $17 $0 $0
Spyro Enter the Dragonfly [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spyro Enter the Dragonfly [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
Spyro Ripto's Rage [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spyro Ripto's Rage [Prima] $16 $27 $0 $0
Spyro Season of Ice [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spyro Season of Ice [BradyGames] $15 $22 $0 $0
Spyro the Dragon [Dimension] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spyro the Dragon [Dimension] $17 $26 $0 $0
Spyro the Dragon [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spyro the Dragon [Prima] $17 $26 $0 $0
Spyro Year of the Dragon [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spyro Year of the Dragon [Prima] $16 $43 $0 $0
Spyro Year of the Dragon [Prima Hollywood Video] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Spyro Year of the Dragon [Prima Hollywood Video] $12 $18 $0 $0
SSX 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SSX 3 [Prima] $14 $20 $0 $0
SSX On Tour [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SSX On Tour [Prima] $2 $12 $0 $0
SSX [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SSX [Prima] $7 $7 $0 $0
Starcraft 64 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Starcraft 64 [Prima] $60 $90 $0 $0
Starcraft Expansion Set: Brood War [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Starcraft Expansion Set: Brood War [Prima] $7 $10 $0 $0
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm [Collector's Edition Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm [Collector's Edition Hardcover] $11 $0 $0 $0
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty [BradyGames] $7 $10 $0 $0
StarCraft II: Wings Of Liberty [Collector's Edition Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting StarCraft II: Wings Of Liberty [Collector's Edition Hardcover] $10 $15 $0 $0
StarCraft [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting StarCraft [Prima] $8 $11 $0 $0
Stardew Valley Guidebook [2nd Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Stardew Valley Guidebook [2nd Edition] $60 $90 $0 $0
Stardew Valley Guidebook [4th Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Stardew Valley Guidebook [4th Edition] $30 $0 $0 $0
Stardew Valley Guidebook [Fifth Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Stardew Valley Guidebook [Fifth Edition] $72 $0 $0 $0
Stardew Valley Guidebook [First Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Stardew Valley Guidebook [First Edition] $100 $150 $0 $0
Stardew Valley Guidebook [Third Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Stardew Valley Guidebook [Third Edition] $27 $0 $0 $0
Star Fox 64 [GamePro] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Fox 64 [GamePro] $12 $18 $0 $0
Star Fox 64 Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Fox 64 Player's Guide $25 $32 $0 $100
Star Fox 64 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Fox 64 [Prima] $10 $0 $0 $0
Star Fox Adventures [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Fox Adventures [BradyGames] $9 $10 $0 $0
Star Fox Adventures Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Fox Adventures Player's Guide $14 $26 $0 $0
Star Fox Adventures [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Fox Adventures [Prima] $14 $20 $0 $0
Starfox Adventures [Versus] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Starfox Adventures [Versus] $14 $17 $0 $0
Star Fox Assault Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Fox Assault Player's Guide $13 $20 $0 $0
Star Fox Zero [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Fox Zero [Collector's Edition Prima] $8 $0 $0 $0
Star Fox Zero [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Fox Zero [Prima] $14 $0 $0 $0
Star Gladiator - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Gladiator $17 $26 $0 $0
Star Ocean: First Departure [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Ocean: First Departure [BradyGames] $33 $50 $0 $0
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness [Collector's Edition Prima] $20 $30 $0 $0
Star Ocean: Second Evolution [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Ocean: Second Evolution [BradyGames] $34 $51 $0 $0
Star Ocean: The Last Hope [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Ocean: The Last Hope [BradyGames] $13 $20 $0 $0
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Ocean: The Last Hope International [BradyGames] $9 $15 $0 $0
Star Ocean The Second Story [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Ocean The Second Story [Prima] $25 $35 $0 $0
Star Ocean Till the End of Time [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Ocean Till the End of Time [BradyGames] $12 $14 $0 $0
Starsiege: Tribes [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Starsiege: Tribes [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Star Trek Armada [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Trek Armada [BradyGames] $16 $24 $0 $0
Star Trek Invasion [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Trek Invasion [Bradygames] $13 $20 $0 $0
Star Trek Legacy [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Trek Legacy [Prima] $6 $9 $0 $0
Star Trek [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Trek [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Star Trek The Next Generation: Future's Past - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Star Trek The Next Generation: Future's Past $21 $32 $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.